Life Happens
By: Rodney Olsen
Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans. – John Lennon
For some reason, I started thinking about that line from John Lennon’s song Beautiful Boy recently. Read more
Sleep Deprivation is Harming the Health of 7 in 10 Teens
Author: Clare Bruce | Open House.
When a teenager is rebellious, over-emotional, struggling at school, anxious or depressed, the cause may be as simple as a chronic lack of sleep.
Do You Repeat the Same Mistakes as Others?
By: Alex Cook | Wealth with Purpose
There is a saying that goes like this: “Mistakes are meant for learning, not for repeating.”
Probably most of us, if not all, have experienced repeating the same mistakes of others. But is it really necessary for us to repeat others’ mistakes for us to learn our lesson? Read more
iPhone X: The New Temptation
By: Rodney Olsen.
Did you wake up today feeling like you’re missing out on something? Are you tempted to book your place in the queue for the revolutionary iPhone X? Read more
Millennial Consumers: Why Coke Has So Many Variants
By: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House.
Soft drink behemoth Coke-a-Cola got a huge shock when Woolworths declared they would not stock yet another variation of the iconic beverage.
Optical Illusions: Why They Work
Author: Stephen O’Doherty | Open House.
Can you trust what you see? Sometimes our eyes play tricks on us — or at least that’s what it seems.
What is actually happening when we are caught out by optical illusions gives a real insight (sorry) into how our brain works.
Compassion Fatigue: What is It and What to Do About It?
If you’re a youth worker, expect to face compassion fatigue sometime. Keep it at bay with good self-care habits, including supervision.
Salt – Is it Good or Bad?
Salt has been used to flavour and preserve food for pretty much as long as humans have been on this earth. Before salt became readily available it was as valuable as gold and used as a form of currency. Read more
Unlocking Potential
Author: Rodney Olsen.
When he was just eight years of age his father was murdered in front of his mother. That moment forced Richmond, his mother and his five siblings out of their home and into one of the world’s largest slums. Life had changed in an instant. Read more