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Help your child by getting them a Bursary

Jan 24th, 2012 Leave a comment
Wits University

Wits University

Families that are struggling financially find it incredibly difficult to send their children to University or college. The cost of education these days has soared beyond the reach of your average households income and is continuing to do so. If you have not planned for your childs education, it will be near impossible in order to get them that degree they’ve always wanted. The sad part is, most teenagers these days are in this situation.

 

With that being said, let’s take a look at a new website that’s been launched in South Africa. SABursary.co.za is a website that lists the most recent information regarding bursaries in South Africa. They include some of the most recent bursary details from massive SA companies such as Afrox, Transnet and Tiger Brands; all of which have amazing personal development plans for their staff.

If you child has the ability (great marks) and you’re looking at getting them further in life, a bursary is the way to go. Without proper education you run the risk of your child having financial problems in the future. Get it done today!

Family dreaming

Feb 3rd, 2010 Leave a comment

Like most things in life, planing ahead is vital for success; so why do we ignore this most important action of our personal development?’

Here’s some advice I recieved on the radio, that gave me a ‘wake-up’ call when it came to planning for my family:

Whether we are stay at home or working mums, we have the same roles to play when it comes to planning. For some bizarre reason, we thought planning was our spouses role!

So why, you may ask, should this be our role to own? We posses a powerful tool – intuition. Some have it stronger than others, but the key is to develop this skill, to enhance our planning with facts and with our feelings. *Shew* Not something you would see on a motivational poster in a conventional boardroom!

We also possess the gift of intricate detail; which enables refining and clarity. Here are 5 basic areas where focus is needed.

  1. Financial
  2. Recreational activities, and holidays
  3. House keeping
  4. Dietry requirements
  5. Time: quality and quiet time

The above seems like a “mother load” but I assure you, the key to success is delegation!

Here are some tips to assist you off the starting block.

CLARIFY: What ever your current situation, put it down on paper, this gives a realistic overview of your situation.

DREAM: What is the vision for you and your family? ask each member to have a turn. Your daughter may aspire to be a singer & dancer and you may want to purchase your own estate in the next 3-5 years, so you can create a sanctuary for your family.

BRAINSTORM: There is a lovely book “6 thinking hats‘ by: Edward de Bono, which teaches you to tune in on different ways of thinking. This can help overcome fears or doubt in your plans for your family dream. No matter how big or small your idea is, create a more creative atmosphere, improve communication and train family members to use a clearer way of thinking

KEEP A SCRAP BOOK: Scrap pictures and ideas relating to your dream, when you feel despondent, glance through it, to remind yourself. Over time, you can also reference your scrap book see how you have achieved your dreams. Document it with a note to yourself, on how long vs. ‘how long you thought it would take’ to achieve your family dreams!

Pass on your skills, like an old family recipe to your loved ones, so they too can live out their dreams!