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Wellbeing Resolutions for 2022

Wellbeing & Resilience Committee members share some of their goals to foster and enhance their wellbeing for the year ahead.

AMY NIKOLOVSKI

To say that the last two years have been exhausting is an understatement.

The three things I have set myself to try and circumvent what feels like inevitable burn out in the third year of a pandemic are as follows:

Exercise

Exercise and I have a love/hate relationship, in that I completely hate it and have no desire to do it, but know it’s good for me and I should do it. (Did you know I used to own a gym? Fortuitously I sold it in December 2019, but it was always a running joke that the “person least likely to exercise” was a Franchisee of Anytime Fitness for a while.)

This year though, I’ve promised myself 30 minutes a day, whether it be going for a walk or chasing my toddler around the park (it still counts), getting outside and doing something is on my “to do” list.

Stop doom scrolling

As a business owner I tell myself that I need to stay up to date on all of the daily Government updates, it’s a moving feast, and I need to be abreast of everything. Truthfully, I am a social media junkie and I go down too many rabbit holes, read too many articles and am signed up to all the email notifications I need to keep on top of the changes. The doom scrolling is a sick obsession that I developed in 2020 which I really need to cut off.

Say yes to more play

With my toddler that is. I am steering clear of playing with people my own age (there’s this highly contagious virus about!).

I’m going to play cars with him whenever he asks (within reason) and care less about the mess. Play dough, paints and magic sand have made an appearance at our house this summer. I have had to set aside my concerns of all the “mess” and remember that they are only little once, soak up this time because the poor kid has lived almost all of his life in a weird pandemic which means he’s missed out on a lot of experiences, but playing at home with his mum is something he can get more than he would have had this crazy time never have occurred. (Although, I’m not liking the rules of his games... in that there never seem to be any defined, which is frustrating to say the least!)

EMILY MORTIMER

The last two years have been a unique experience for everyone. For me it has taught me the importance of boundaries and focus. These are not easy goals for anyone to achieve but this year I am focusing on changing small habits for long lasting and positive change. One in particular is my end of day reflection being about what I did achieve rather than what I did not!

GEORGINA PORTUS

My well-being goal for 2022, is to learn when I need to prioritise my own wellbeing over any commitment I may have made. Objects are not immovable when you ask for support.

TIM DIBDEN

I propose to make it through the year without contracting COVID if possible.

I will make changes to my office procedures to spend the least amount of time in actual courtrooms to achieve this.

I will continue to assist practitioners who I know to be struggling and to seek help myself whenever things seem to become too much.

I will be sticking to my New Year’s resolution to commit more time to riding my bike, in the hope of improving my well-being overall and keeping fitter than last year.

On the whole I like to remind myself that we live in the best place in the best country and to live my best life.

STEPHANIE LO

My wellbeing goals for this year are to be more present and to spend less of my free time on screens.

ROSA TORREFRANCA

In any given year, I am either making New Year resolutions of some sort and breaking (or forget) them before the end of January, or I accept that I am hopeless at it and don’t make any resolutions at all.

I am one of those who make ridiculous or perhaps unattainable resolutions (for my circumstances). It included, no word of a lie, not buying clothes for a whole year (lasted 4 days), learning how to speak Japanese and French, and learning how to knit and sew my own clothes.

One wise person once said that we are never successful in keeping our New Year Resolutions because resolutions always involve giving up things we love or doing things we hate or do not particularly enjoy.

Recently, I read about people not making resolutions but instead having a “word of the year” to set their intention for the year. It is supposed to be your reminder or your guide on how to make decisions throughout the year, and what your mindset will be for the year. It is what you repeat to yourself in times of difficulties and what guides you towards a “happier, healthier outlook”.

So my resolution will be to not have a resolution but to have my word of the year. Does that count as a resolution? (Note that I am still undecided what word it will be!)

EDWIN FAH

in very uncertain times over the past two years. That uncertainty has caused people to act in irrational ways, and ways that I imagine they would not have acted prior to 2020. I have realised over the past two years that seeking to understand such inconsistencies is not generally helpful for most people. ZOE LEWIS

A silver-lining to come from living through a pandemic is the renewed focus on who and what really matters to us. Maybe having an immaculate house, or a higher income, or a six-pack, don’t matter to us as much as we once thought. When we have to limit who we see and where we go, and when lots of choices are made for us, the lens becomes much more focussed. My goal this year is to stay in touch with that question of what it is that truly matters to me in both my professional and personal lives, so that I don’t waste time and energy on the wrong things.

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

LUCY SIMEONI SHAVIN SILVA

NICHOLAS MCCANN

NICOLA SCHROEDER

KAYLA COSTA FELICIA DIANOS

RENEE HII

Pace Lawyers Adelaide Legal are proud to announce that Shavin Silva has been promoted to Special Counsel, effective 1 January 2022. Since joining the firm, Shavin has excelled as a Commercial and Corporate Advisory and Litigation lawyer. Principal Lawyer and Director Serina Pace said: “Shavin’s contribution to the business has been significant in his 9 years with the firm, and we are looking forward to building our business relationships working with Shavin in his new position moving forward”.

Pace Lawyers Adelaide Legal are also delighted to announce the recent appointments of lawyers Nicola Schroeder and Felicia Dianos to the firm. Nicola joins the Family and Personal Injury law team and Felicia will be working principally with the Commercial and Corporate Advisory, Employment and Estate Planning team. Principal Lawyer and Director Serina Pace said: “We are excited to formally welcome Nikki and Felicia to the Pace Lawyers Adelaide Legal team, and look forward to being part of their growth and development in the profession in the years to come”.

WRP Legal & Advisory are excited to announce latest promotions and appointments as of 1 January 2022.

Lucy Simeoni has been appointed as a director. Lucy regularly assists small to large private enterprises and high net worth individuals across varying industries and has extensive experience in: • Taxation, including income and capital gains tax, GST, stamp duty and payroll tax • Taxation disputes, at both state and federal levels • Business structuring and restructuring • General corporate, commercial, trust and partnership law • Business acquisition and sales • Charities and not-for-profit law

Nicholas McCann has been appointed as a Senior Associate. Nick has extensive experience in taxation advisory as well as tax dispute resolution and lodging submissions with federal and state revenue authorities. Nicholas regularly advises on commercial transactions, in particular: • Taxation planning and structuring • Asset acquisitions and disposal • Taxation compliance (at both federal and state level) • Restructures and transactional advice • Not-for-profit organisations, restructures, and transactional advice

Kayla Costa has been appointed as a Commercial Lawyer, commencing Monday 17th January 2022. Kayla is a commercial, tax and IP lawyer, with a double degree in law & commerce. Kayla has a keen interest in providing clients with efficient and practical solutions on matters including commercial transactions, franchising, financing, and obligations, along with compliance with ASIC, ASX and Austrac.

Renee Hii has been appointed as a Litigation Associate, commencing Monday 24th January 2022. Renee is an experienced litigation lawyer, with experience in preparing and reviewing commercial contracts, and managing clients’ operations, Renee holds a double degree in law & commerce.