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Hey mama, choose you

A gentle, honest guide for tired mamas ready to start 2026 more regulated, intentional and finally included in their own lives

The Gender Parity Index (GPI) in tertiary education tells the story. As of the latest figures, South Africa’s GPI stands at 1.41, meaning that for every man enrolled in higher education, there are 1.41 women. (Flickr/ https://www.microbizmag.co.uk)

How creativity solves burnout

A great way to commemorate Mental Health Month is by generating creative ideas and encouraging those around you to do the same

The Gender Parity Index (GPI) in tertiary education tells the story. As of the latest figures, South Africa’s GPI stands at 1.41, meaning that for every man enrolled in higher education, there are 1.41 women. (Flickr/ https://www.microbizmag.co.uk)

Feeling extra tired? Mid-year burnout is a thing

It’s normal, especially considering the world we’re living in

Risking it all to show up – is it worth it? Yes!

Enough quiet quitting — let’s make “not showing up” not okay, stop merely existing and start contributing

Clea and Theresa with their father, Clyde Mallinson. The family spent many happy beach holidays at Crawford’s Cabins in Chintsa East in the 1980s. Photo: Brenda Mallinson

A holiday for the soul: Home is where the beach is

Revisiting a childhood holiday spot — Chintsa in the Eastern Cape — helped to kickstart recovery from burnout and depression

Nurses treat patients infected with Covid-19 at ward number 20 of the Tembisa Hospital in Tembisa, on March 2, 2021. (Photo by Guillem Sartorio / AFP) (Photo by GUILLEM SARTORIO/AFP via Getty Images)

Covid-19 hospital admissions on the rise in Gauteng as fourth wave looms

Most of the admissions are of unvaccinated and younger people, but there are fears of a spread to older people

At the heart of a strong business culture is an underlying sense of belonging and a common desire to serve people. (Photo by Annette Riedl/picture alliance via Getty Images)

The role of culture in mitigating employee burnout

At the heart of a strong business culture is an underlying sense of belonging and a common desire to serve people

It’s time for a new year’s revolution at work

It’s time for a new year’s revolution at work

We don’t need a better work-life balance, we need a new way of working that doesn’t destroy our souls