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A BALANCING ACT OVER THE HURDLES

How do you define a successful school career? What if your child isn’t a cookie-cutter achiever with an average of three distinctions and a sports award? Or maybe you have a child with eight distinctions but no time for anything outside of books, or a sports star with enough potential to shine in school but not enough to realistically secure a future?

Divorce Mediation: A Path to Fair and Peaceful Resolutions

At Mediation Solutions, I am not just helping couples dissolve their marriage—I am supporting them through a process that allows them to rebuild their lives. Whether it’s making a fair child custody arrangement, ensuring a just maintenance split, or simply bringing some peace to a difficult time, mediation offers a more compassionate alternative to the often cold and impersonal nature of court proceedings.

A Healthy Attitude vs. An Unhealthy Attitude: The Power of Perspective

Imagine you ask yourself, “How should we treat others?” The response you receive is, “There are no others.” What would this mean to you? How would you interpret it? At first glance, the response might seem perplexing or even contradictory. How can there be “no others” when you’re surrounded by people every day? Yet, how you respond to this statement reveals a lot about your perspective and the kind of reality you’re creating. Depending on your attitude, “there are no others” can take on two vastly different meanings – one self-centric and the other all-centric.

Leander Coetzer Manifesting His Future

Born and raised as an only child in the small town of Lichtenburg, Leander grew up in a household where dedication and discipline were the cornerstones. His parents, both government teachers, worked tirelessly to provide him with the best opportunities within their means. From them, he learned the value of perseverance and financial prudence—lessons that would serve as the bedrock of his entrepreneurial ambitions.

My Transformative Global Gap Year Journey with Baret Scholars

After finishing my high school years at Hartbeespoort High School, I moved to Japan to complete my grades 10 through 12. By the time I graduated, I felt a strong pull to take a gap year before diving into university. For me, this gap year wasn’t just about taking a break from academics; it was an opportunity to expand my worldview, gain valuable life skills, and immerse myself in experiences that I couldn’t get from a classroom. The Baret Scholars program seemed like the perfect fit.

Joozy Dance Fitness Rising

“I dance a lot,” she reflects, her words underscored by a profound sense of joy. In fact, she dances for at least three hours a day, most days of the week. For her, it’s not just about the movement but the emotional release it brings. “I’m happy…truly happy,” Lyndall shares. “I go through life with a smile, despite the challenges, and people know this about me. It’s because I dance.”

Editor’s Note: Reflect, Grow, and Find Your Happiness

find your own happiness. Happiness isn’t something to search for in a place, a person, or an achievement; it’s something that resides within you. As 2025 unfolds, make the decision that you will choose happiness, no matter what life throws your way. Challenges will come, but view them as valuable lessons, as part of the process that moulds you into a stronger, wiser person.