Working Mama October 2022

OUR VISION

To help working moms live a more fulfilling, successful, and balanced life.

OUR MISSION

To inspire working moms to feel empowered in their careers and motherhood.

To create more time in their days and build a sustainable life and business/career.

OUR VALUES

Embracing Diversity & Inclusion.

Fostering an environment of collaboration across teams.

Building meaningful connections.

Building a culture of diverse perspectives and talents to support individual growth. www.workingmamaza.com

OF THE CEO

& DESIGN

CAN BE A GOOD MOM AND A WORKING MOM. YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BE BOTH.”

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PINK OCTOBER

As you may already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But, how many of you know that Alexander Penney (previous editor-in-chief of Self magazine), and the late Evelyn Lauder (Estee Lauder) created the pink ribbon symbolizing Breast Cancer Awareness? They launched the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign in 1992 and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCFR) in 1993.

Why was raising awareness a top priority for me? Because in my early twenties, I remember, while in the shower and self-examining my breast, I felt a lump in my left breast. The next day I arrived at the doctor’s office, he discovered lumps in both my breasts. Then, all I could think of was: I’m still so young, and I have a toddler who still needs her mommy to be okay. I had a mammogram scheduled, and my doctor advised me not to panic and to wait for the results as this may not always be cancerous. To my relief, the lumps were non-cancerous, but I know some women might not be lucky as I was. But thank God for the breast cancer awareness campaigns I could act on immediately. Let’s keep raising awareness and wear our ribbons so more women survive.

Read up on our beauty article, where we chat with Monique Piderit, a Registered Dietician, on how our lifestyle and diet impact our hair. And check out Megan Goliath of FEMMOVE- a holistic experience of dance, movement, and coaching methodologies to empower and uplift women of all ages and sizes looking to transform their overall health and well-being. …and so much more

END UP INSPIRED!

Love & Joy

Fisher

CEO & Founder

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Early Detection Saves Lives

By Elize Fisher

Educating the public on breast cancer symptoms and treatment is crucial in raising awareness and reducing stigma.

There is an increase in breast cancer cases among South African women, and it is one of the most prevalent cancers among women. Although it primarily affects women, it can also affect men. It is crucial to detect breast cancer early to treat it effectively.

Facts about breast cancer

Early detection of the condition can improve treatment and prognosis. When breast cancer is detected early, about 90% of patients live for many years following their diagnosis. Breast self-examinations and mammograms are essential for early detection. When you seek treatment early, you are more likely to have an effective outcome, resulting in less pain and suffering and lowering the risk of death. Public and private healthcare structures in South Africa designated October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” to raise awareness of this debilitating disease across all races and class structures.

“Symptoms of breast cancer

• General pain in or on any part of the breast (although most breast cancers present as lumps without pain).

• Irritated or itchy breasts.

• Presence of a lump in or near the breast or in the underarm area.

• Thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area.

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A change in the size or shape of the breast

• A dimple or puckering in the skin of the breast makes it look like the skin of an orange

• An inverted nipple (nipple turned inward into the breast)

• Bloody discharge, or scaly, red, or swollen skin on the breast, nipple, or areola (the dark skin around the nipple)

• Changes in how the breast feels (hardness, tenderness, or unusual warmth)

• Skin changes, like swelling, redness, or other visible differences in one or both breasts.”

Risk factors: You have an increased risk of developing breast cancer if you are:

• Are between the ages of 40 and 50

• Have a family history of breast cancer

• Have a history of cancer and have received treatment for it

• Gave birth to your first child after 30 or have never had children

• Menstruated before your teens

• Experienced menopause after the age of 50

• Long-term hormone replacement therapy.

Other possible risk factors for breast cancer include alcohol and tobacco use, obesity, a diet high in fat, and a lack of physical exercise.

How to detect breast cancer:

Self-examination – Every woman needs to examine her breasts and underarms regularly every month to check for any changes to her breasts. Self-examination can help women detect cysts or other benign breast problems between check-ups. If you notice any changes in your breast during self-exams, let your doctor know.

Preventive screening – A mammogram is an X-ray examination of the breast used to detect and diagnose breast ailments, including a tumor that is not big enough to be felt. Even if you feel healthy now, simply being a female and aging places you at risk for breast cancer. Getting checked frequently can put your mind at ease.

Reference:

Moto Health Care. 2022. Early detection Saves Lives. [online]. Available from: https://mhcmf.co.za/publications/october-is-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month/ [accessed: 7 October 2022].

Remember, these signs and symptoms may also be caused by numerous conditions other than cancer. It is, therefore, essential to consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis.

HAIR FOODS

PILCHARDS (Omega-3s)

Omega-3s are found in the cell membranes of the scalp. It Prevents dry scalp and hair, as well ass loss of hair and lightening of hair. The Best sources of ome ga-3s is fatty fish: Pilchards, Sardines, Mackerel and Salmon.

LIVER (Iron)

Hair cells are some of the most rapidly dividing cells in the body. Iron deficiency is a well-known cause of hair loss. You may be at risk of iron deficiency if you are a Women, you having Back to back pregnancies or you are Vegan/ vegetarian.

MUSHROOMS (Vitamin D)

Greater vitamin D receptor activity in the hair cells during the growing phases of the hair cycle. Few foods naturally contain vitamin D such as Mush rooms (tanned), Egg, Tinned fish with bones e.g. pilchards. When skin is exposed to UVB rays from sunlight, the body makes vitamin D.

is what you get What you put

IN OUT

EGGS (Biotin)

Biotin, also known as Vitamin H, Vitamin B7 and Coenzyme R, is a Water-soluble vitamin, so the body doesn’t store it. Deficiencies can cause hair loss. Good sources of Biotin are; Eggs (especially the yolk), Legumes (e.g. chickpeas, beans, lentils) and mushrooms. Did you know that the bacteria in our intestines can also produce biotin?

PEAS (Zinc)

Zinc is found in almost every cell of the body. Its not made or stored by the body, so we need to eat enough every day to meet our needs. Its very important for immunity, protein synthesis and cell division. 2 billion people are at risk of a deficiency which would cause; Poor Growth and development, Poor wound healing and Weak immune system.

NUTRIENTS (in supplements for hair health)

- Omega 3s - Vitamin D - Iron - Biotin - Zinc - Vitamin B1 - Vitamin A - Vitamin E - Protein

WATER

Aim: 1 glass for every 10 kg that you weigh. Add in more if you are active. What counts as water?

- Plain water

- Sparkling water - Flavoured (unsweetened) water

- Herbs e.g. mint, basil, rosemary - Diced fruit e.g. apples, berries - Orange rind, lemon, lemon juice - Rooibos and herbal teas (hot or cold)

We chat to Monique Piderit, a registered Dietician, on how Your Lifestyle and Diet Impact Your Hair. By Aamirah

HAIR MUST HAVES

The John Frieda Hydrate & Recharge Deep Soak Masque quenches thirsty, lifeless hair with a surge of powerful moisture. It acts like a moisture reser voir, helping to keep dry hair silky and hydrated from within.

The Miracle Drops Damage Repairing Hair Mask helps pre vent breakage and increase smoothness. Its a powerful hair remedy that leaves hair feeling healthy, smooth, and strong.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous

Recovery Deep Conditioner is formulated for all dry and damaged hair types, including colour-treated and chemically treated hair

The Frizz Smoothing Miracle Drops Hair Mask nourishes dry, frizzy hair to realign hair fibers and reduce frizz.

John Frieda Full Repair Hydrate + Rescue Deep Conditioner is a light weight deep conditioner that reverses the look and feel of damaged hair. ensuring each damaged strand is protected, reduc ing the risk of further breakage and split ends, without weighing hair down.

FEMMOVE

A HOLISTIC EXPERIENCE OF DANCE

MEET MEGAN GOLIATH…

A Pro Dancer, Performer, Teacher, Self-Development Coach, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Femmove. She defines herself, in modern terms, as the quintessential “divine feminine.” The female who shows up consistently to harness her inner beauty and energy by striving to be the best version of herself.

She started dancing at four, a childhood hobby that evolved over many years into an inner journey of the soul and self-discovery. Her fruitful dance experiences included dance competitions, traveling locally and internationally, tv commercials, music videos, working with corporate brands, and the list continues. Her passion for empowering women was inspired by her teaching experience with the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. As a result of her teaching experiences, she realised that women want to be heard, seen, loved, appreciated, and valued.

She expresses dance as a universal language, proving that it is a beautiful expression that can ultimately connect us all. Her connection through dance is her safe space – a gateway for freedom of creative expression, a way to deal with real-life challenges, trauma, and self-inflicted pain. Detaching herself from society’s definition of who ‘I should be’; and its ideology of a ‘perfect body’ contributed to her feeling unworthy, resulting in low self-esteem and feeling inadequate.

In the wake of the worldwide pandemic, the entertainment industry was shut down, and losing her job, income, and worldly possessions, Megan felt stuck, unhappy, and without purpose. She awakened by realising how all the programming, conditioning, and trauma kept her from stepping into her true self and power.

This evoked an inner journey of self-discovery and deep healing. Using a holistic approach and an optimistic nature, she took the opportunity to reinvent herself. She harnessed the power of dance and movement to release negative energy and trauma stored in the body.

WHAT IS FEMMOVE, AND WHY WAS IT CREATED?

Femmove is a holistic experience of dance, movement, and coaching methodologies to empower and uplift women of all ages and sizes looking to transform their overall health and well-being. We create an inner experience of your personal and unique self-love journey by honouring, loving, respecting, and celebrating your body to thrive in your authentic self.

Femmove was created for women of all sizes, shapes, and forms to feel empowered and to challenge the idea of a “perfect body” and negative perceptions of themselves. The focus is on breaking free from that limiting mindset and loving ourselves from the inside out through dance, movement, holistic wellness, mindfulness, and coaching methodology. This holistic approach helps us embark on an inner journey; to become the best version of who we are, recognise the limitless potential within ourselves, and transform our lives to fit our purpose. It will help you live a happier, healthier, stronger, empowering, abundant, and fulfilling life full of love, joy, freedom, and victory.

HOW CAN MY BIZ HELP THE WORKING MAMAS?

We hope to pave the way for our future females by providing groundbreaking tools and resources to mentor, empower, inspire, connect, and remind women that they are worthy. We offer an array of services using the medium of dance, movement, coaching, mindfulness, and holistic wellness to help bring balance and productivity to our moms living busy lives. We aim to achieve this through doing inner work consisting of adopting a positive mindset, self-love and self-care tips, goal setting and how to achieve it, discovering your purpose, character development, manifesting the life you desire, and so much more.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OUR READERS THINKING OF STARTING THEIR OWN BIZ?

If you have a vision and you feel called for more, just start the biz sis. Here are five tips that have helped me:

Anything you desire or seek in life, become it first.

Pray about everything.

Maintain your vision, gain clarity, and be intentional as instilled in your mind and heart for a reason. Take small steps daily to build your business but start by learning how to progress. Performing aligned actions reveal the most amazing results.

Grow from what you are going through and do the inner work. Be open to a journey of self-discovery and build a place within yourself that is secure and requires no external validation or noise.

Be kind to yourself always – You are enough. You are worthy. If you are still here and breathing, you have a purpose. YOU MATTER!

HOW TO CONNECT WITH FEMMOVE:

You can follow us:

Instagram: @femmove_

TikTok: @femmove.femalemovement You can read more information or reach us on: Website: www.femmove.com Email address: info@femmove.com

Live Well

You know the saying ‘work smarter, not hard er’, you should take the same approach to life.

In my world, we teach working mamas (and papas and anyone reading this article) to be proactive. We help you care for yourself while you are still healthy: mind and body. In my opinion, medications prescribed are simply for managing symptoms. When I used to get the flu, I already had it; the meds I received only helped me breathe, reduce mucus buildup, and avoid infection.

A supplement is a great way to be proactive about your health - it is a way to ensure that your body gets what it needs from another source other than your daily diet.

Now you will ask me how one knows what supplement to take. Your doctor should be able to provide you with more information on that. According to studies, our bodies require essential sugars called glycans. It allows our cells to communicate effectively so our bodies can function optimally.

I know nobody likes to be sick, especially me. I prefer the natural way of doing things (click the links below). https://www.solutions4health.com.au/histo ry-of-oil-of-oregano/#:~:text=The%20Amazing%20 Hyssop%20of%20the%20Bible%20(Wild%20Oregano)& text=And%20he%20shall%20sprinkle%20upon,Lev%20 14%3A4%2D7

Here are a few FREE ways to be proactive about your health Drink water - I battle with this (I’m sure many can relate). I add essential oils to flavor my water or add a slice of lemon and mint. You can also infuse your water with fruit. https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/in fused-water-ideas/

Consider movement - stretches morning and night are sufficient to allow blood flow and muscle stimulation that reduces pain.

Do what you love - Why? When you are happy your brain releases serotonin. (Read more here https://www.healthline.com/health/ mental-health/serotonin); which is crucial for your mental health and can help fight anxiety triggers that cause anxiety/depression.

Eat Well - A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects you against chronic non-infectious diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars, and saturated and industrially produced trans-fats, are essential for a healthy diet.

It may not be easy to incorporate these simple changes into your life but it can make all the difference in starting a journey in proactive health.

I believe that being proactive regarding my health now outweighs the negative experiences I could face if I were careless now and depen dent on the fact that I have medical aid.

I want to live - long and healthy, so Working Mama (papa, and anyone reading this article)are you ready to start your journey?

Article by Angela Martin Wellness enthusiast & Working Mama www.angoils.co.za

Destinations to Travel to in December

The adage that there is no better place than home applies.

Why not explore South Africa?

Are you a beach bum? Some of the best beaches are in the Western Cape, Kwazulu Natal, and the Eastern Cape.

Swim, sun, enjoy a book on the beach, and take a hike. The kids will enjoy themselves building sandcastles.

Attend Cape Malay cooking classes in The BoKaap. An early morning hike on Lion’s Head is just what the Doctor ordered. For those of us who prefer non-water-based activities, enjoy ceres zip lining. A day of nonstop adrenaline.

Further inland is Citrusdal the Baths, Goudini Spa, and Montagu Springs natural mineral healing baths, and yesguests can enjoy themselves till late at night! Seafood delicacies such as mussels, oysters, crayfish, and fish await on the West Coast.

The lush green Garden Route is a constantly evolving mecca for adventure tourism, wine tasting, caving, gastronomy, Historical visits, and a lot more! Cango Wildlife Ranch keeps kids busy for hours with its wide variety of animal species. Tsitsikamma National Park; with its flora, hanging bridge, and tranquility, is an oasis. Simultaneously Black River Tubing will take you to another level.

Visit Garden Route Game Lodge, Gondwana, and Botlierskop for a day or an overnight visit. Take a drive to Paarl, Wellington, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Mom and Dad enjoy cheese and wine paring or chocolate and wine pairing. Kids have their tast-

By Nadia Horn

ings with milkshakes and juices. The Wine Tram in Franschhoek is a full-day excursion traveling from one wine estate to the next, with flexibility in deciding how long you will stay. Mode of transport and a lovely view when seated upstairs on the tram.

Gauteng province-a journey to Vilakazi street, Hector Petersen Monument, and enjoy lunch in Soweto.

Visit the observation deck on top of the Carlton center, with views of Johannesburg and surrounding areas for days.

Jetski, enjoy a speedboat ride, visit Lion Park, and take a ride on the cable car in Harties.

Kwazulu Natal-Durban, The Golden Mile or previously known as The Marine Pa rade, is well-renowned for All the activities keep visitors busy from morning till evening. An early morning surfing session is always refreshing. In the minia ture replica park, enjoy ice cream and cable car stretching over the promenade.

The amusement park keeps kids busy for hours on end. Do not forget about the many pools. ALL FREE!

Enjoy a sunset walk with your loved ones. Support the small entrepreneur who unpacks their wares early morning before sunrise on the prom enade. They sell baskets, sun hats, kaftans, toys, crochet sets, and much more.

The Golden Mile never disappoints. Patrons enjoy sundowners at Moyo’s restaurant, situated opposite Ushaka Marine World.

Nadia Horn

Travel Content Writer / Travel Agent Website: www.selenatravel.co.za

Technical Travel Hacks.

By Nayan Rath

It’s a while since the pandemic loosened its grip on us. We are motivated more than enough to be out and about.’ Travel safe’ has cemented itself as a top wish list and a breakthrough from the monotony of covid confinement. The primary focus today is Personalized Travelling Preferences and customized health alerts on the place of destination.

Here is a snapshot of unique Technical Hacks that are too good to miss to explore the world again. Planning a travel trip can be effortless and fun-filled with a bit of research and a modified approach to tested tech-savvy apps.

Travel Smooth

The current Flight rates are still 30% higher than usual. With the brutal combination of high rising inflation and travel disruptions, we all are curious to strike a good deal on plane tickets. Apps like GoogleFlights, help us toggle on tracking the prevailing prices and receiving e-mail updates when the airfare plummets so that we can buy tickets at a cheaper rate directly from airlines. We can maximize comfort by choosing the best seats at a more affordable rate through a Web tool called SeatGuru. It will let travelers plug in the Flight numbers and review the aircraft’s detailed seating chart having extra legroom, limited recline and overhead storage.

In the era of frequent cancellations and delays, we can monitor flight status through FlightAware and Flightradar24. Downloading them on cell phones helps us track and monitor real-time information about thousands of aircraft worldwide. LoungeBuddy enables us to locate Lounges with less traffic and more accessible slip-ins.

Ways to organize

During the pandemic, travelers used to churn tourism websites to learn about the thicket of covid restrictions on destinations. Now different genuine apps like JoinSherpa.com, GrouponGetaways, and TripAdvisor help the customers with all details of travel requirements. Organizing travel documents and itineraries are still a hassle since we have to carry additional information than before. A popular app, TripIt, can create a comprehensive itinerary, helpful alerts, hotel bookings, car rentals, and reservations through a distant memory. It creates magic by letting us know the exact flight location, where there’s a delay, and which gate to leave. We can also preserve Digital vaccine records and photographs of the physical vaccine card in our Notes App.

Locate your luggage

With a steep staff shortage, dislocated luggage incidence has become a nightmare. Wireless trackers like Tile and Apple’s AirTag help slip miniature beacons into the baggage to track the approximate location of lost luggage on the map. Even if our luggage is not lost, we get peace of mind knowing precisely where our luggage is.

Say Yes, to Hotel Apps.

To manage hotel reservations, download the hotel’s App if it has one. That is especially important now because many branded hotels let you do the check-in via their App. And the sooner you do, the better your room will be ready. Moreover, if you forget to check in on time due to a flight delay, the hotel may allow the space to some one else, given a no-show.

Happy Journey.

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Responsibility for signing surety

By Florian Ferris

Signing surety means you agree to be legally responsible if another person fails to pay a debt or to perform a duty.

Before binding yourself as a surety, one should fully understand the nature and consequences of a suretyship agreement.

Advice if you sign surety.

Make sure you can afford to repay the loan should the borrower fail to pay a repayment. (Otherwise, it can negatively affect your credit rating).

Surety contracts

A surety contract is a legally binding agreement in which the signee accepts responsibility for another individual’s contractual obligations. A co-signer is a party who agrees to pay back a loan when the primary borrower defaults or falls behind.

An individual may sign a surety contract to help a child, family member, or close friend obtain a car loan, start a business, or complete some other high-risk transaction. Many lending situa tions require assisting the borrower in getting a better interest rate.

Surety contracts are intended to minimise the risk to the lender, who would rather not spend money on collection agencies or lawyers to secure repayment of a loan if the borrower defaults.

Anyone requested to co-sign a loan should fully understand their risk should the loan go unpaid.

Understand how your liability for someone else’s loan can hurt your ability to get other credit, even if you are the one to repay the debt (Your credit record will reflect it)

Find out how much money you might owe should the borrower default; since it can include late fees and legal fees.

Ask for written notification if the borrower is late with a payment.

Keep a copy of all loan documents.

Find out more information about how signing surety will affect you and what rights apply to you as the co-signer.

People should be careful of signing suretyship as you are taking responsibility for someone else’s debts. Familiarise yourself with the docu ments which you are signing. You should seek legal advice before taking on such a responsi bility in order to protect yourself.

For more information regarding suretyship, you can contact me at florian.ferris@liblink.co.za

Angammai Monika

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Secrets Nobody Told You About a Successful Career - Angammai Monika

Angammai Monika is a Transformational Career Coach, Life Coach (CCA) certified by International Psychological and Career Bodies like APCDA, IAAP, and ACCPH. Currently, in the making of the International Coaching Federation- PCC. She has counseled, coached, and transformed 500+ lives. She has catered her services from 8th-grade students to Business Heads from PAN India and across the globe. She has 16 yrs of work experience and was associated with renowned organizations like IBM, American Express, Randstad, Green Peace & Supreme Industries.

About the Book

In today’s world, every one of us wants a successful career. In this book, the author has shared 7-secrets that nobody has told us so far to build a successful career. She has kept it as simple and as easy as possible. Anyone who reads this book can easily understand and apply the new learning (tried and tested methods). Whether the person is a student or a professional, whatever age or stage they’re at, the book will transform their life if followed sincerely. My book is one of the shortest books on career design. Anyone who can spend 20 minutes of their time can save 20 years of their life.

What inspired you to write this book?

I wanted to share my knowledge, especially with the youth (teenagers) and young professionals, as it will help them build a successful dream ca reers. My services include one-on-one or group coaching or webinar. The maximum amount of people I can reach on a planned day is about 100. If I wrote down my thoughts and ideas and published them as a book, it would impact mil lions of lives with no time limitation. It will be there for a lifetime. Selling the book at a nominal cost brings me immense pleasure as price and time (20 min read) will not be a constraint for any person ready to design their career.

What can people learn by reading your book?

The 7-Secrets mentioned in the book (tried and tested methods), if followed consistently these secrets will help you build a successful dream career, as I did for myself and my clients. People

who apply these new learnings will get a bonus. They will not only build a successful career but transform their life too.

How has writing this book changed your life?

After publishing my book and hitting # 1 Amazon Best Seller in 2 categories, I was on cloud nine. I feel so empowered, and my satisfaction and confidence levels have increased. I got credibility in the professional world as a subject matter expert, and the respect from my family is the icing on the cake. The book has got me every good thing. From receiving awards, recognitions, certificates, and keynote speaker opportunities at a global summit; to networking across the globe and valuable clients that my years of experience couldn’t get me.

What words of wisdom would you like to give to aspiring authors?

Dear Friends, don’t think for months, years, or decades before writing a book. Just go for it. Whatever you will be sharing from your life experience can transform millions of lives. I didn’t write before starting this journey of Author mastery with Inspiring Jatin, yet I completed my book within one month and became the #1 Amazon Bestselling Author within 24hrs.

Believe me, it’s the best feeling, and the rewards that come with publishing are amazing. You are an Author (Authority is with you). Take the first step towards a flourishing life.

Wishing all of you great success as an author.

This book is available on amazon or click the link below https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0B943T85S

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Confidence Secrets- Successful People Do Not Want You to Know - By Manju Rai

Manju Rai chose to be a teacher and continued to teach for 20 years from the very basic “under the tree” kind of schools in the jungles of India’s Northeast to the more elite schools of the country and lastly at a university. Manju believed self-empowerment is essential, and young people should learn thinking skills rather than focus on grades and encouraging an attitude of never giving up. She walked into the field of training and is a certified Performance Coach and an NLP practitioner. For the past 12 years, she has trained young professionals in advanced thinking and Communication Skills in some of the best corporations in India. The book is a collection of wisdom gained in the field and confidence from life with its myriad challenges. From raising kids, motivating army families, living in 23 out of 29 states of India, learning with students, and trainees, to setting up women empowerment organiza tions. She is constantly learning, gaining new skills, and has Faith that life unfolds in the best possible manner. She lives in New Delhi with her husband. She has two daughters, passionate about traveling and self-healing, and is a Reiki and Shamanic Practitioner, besides being on the International Register of Bach Flower Practitioners maintained by Bach Centre UK

About the Book

When we look at successful people, we often wonder what makes them so confident. We decipher maybe it is their com munication, power dressing, or confident body language, and we try the same methods, but they do not seem to crack the confidence code for us com pletely. The reality is that at some stage of their lives, all successful people have done a lot of self-work. You can too! And to support you in this jour ney of confidence through selfwork, this book will unravel all those secrets and like a friend,

will support you to do that work. It is a well-designed book, in simple English, with clear and easy-to-understand concepts and step-by-step practical exer cises and tools. A synthesis of at least 100 self-help books and over 40 years of experience in teaching and training students, teachers, and working profes sionals. This book will hold your hand till you transform into the most confident version of yourself that you would be proud of.

What inspired you to write this book?

My 34 years of teaching and training made me realise that

the cutting edge to gaining an advantage through life’s challenges is Self Confidence. And it is a skill we need to instill by working on our self-limiting beliefs and thinking habits. I am passionate about equip ping every interested individual with simple techniques to support them in being a confident version of themselves. It’s self-confidence that makes one transcend all limitations in life. And hence this book removes the grain from the chaff in simple language and shares tools, exercises, and concepts that give results.

“When we look at successful people, we often wonder what makes them so confident.”

What can people learn by reading your book?

Self-confidence restoration can be done effortlessly by following step-by-step exercises and using practical tools. The use of these simple tools will ensure that the readers start thinking like successful people and in due course achieve profession al development, success, and happiness in their personal life. Get a synopsis of proven secret teachings of all ages, which is very effective. If you do the various exercises honestly, you will start knowing yourself better and will get a gentle nudge to do internal work to achieve the

desired outcomes in all areas of your life. Stories and anecdotes bring the wisdom of a hundred self-growth books with an effortless ease that you will feel like you are learning and growing in the company of a friend.

How has writing this book changed your life?

My articulation of ideas borne from my experience and stud ies has become better. I am in the process of planning out an online training program based on the book and feeling more upbeat about it. Also, my friends and family realized my passion for training and learning and

equipping individuals with a Never say die attitude.

What words of wisdom would you like to give to aspiring authors?

Write what you truly believe in and what you have learned from facing professional and personal challenges, and you will find that your book was waiting to flow out of you into the world.

Respect your learning curve, cherish your expression, and chisel it to become a diamond with great editing.

This book is available on amazon or click the link below https://www.amazon.com

BOOK REVIEWS

7 SECRETS NOBODY TOLD YOU ABOUT SUCCESSFUL CAREER – By Angammai Monika

A #1 Best selling book on Amazon has all the secrets about being successful. The book touches on the little things we do, such as setting goals for ourselves and keeping to our goals, to help us achieve success.

7 Secrets nobody told you about successful career is an easy-to-read and understand self-help book.

This book is for the person ready to find tips on how to be successful.

9 Confidence Secrets- By Manju Rai

I enjoyed reading this book and written in simple English. The book also has some exercises to help you slowly build your self-esteem and other qualities to become more confident.

9 Confidence Secrets - structured in a way that makes it easy to understand.

The book is great for a person who would like to build confidence.

Reviewed by Lee Yandra Paulsen

Reviewed by Lee Yandra Paulsen

One Last Thing...

5 HABITS THAT MAKE YOU MORE PRODUCTIVE

By Elize Fisher

Are you working hard but lagging? You cross one task off your to-do list, but your boss hands you two new assignments. Your schedule is full, and your kids tell you they need costumes for their school play. We have a limited time in the day, but we can use it more efficiently. If you’re already working hard, learn to work smarter. Try these 5 habits that will make you more productive.

Investing in Yourself

It’s easy to forget about your health and well-being when you’re busy and stressed. However, tak ing care of yourself gives you the energy you need. Develop these habits and support your health every day:

Eat healthy. The way you eat affects your performance. Start your day with a hearty breakfast. Lighten up on late-night snacking. Choose whole foods packed with nutrients that your mind and body need.

Sleep Well. Go to bed and wake up on a regular schedule, even on weekends. Use fans and shutters to block out lights and noise that can disrupt your rest. Exercise Regularly. Stay active with a variety of moderate and vigorous activities. Find different ways of working out that you enjoy, so you’ll want to stick with them. For example, sometimes you might want to follow an exercise regimen, while other times you play sports with your friends.

Continue learning. Keep your knowledge and skills up to date. Attend courses at a local university or earn certifications online. Read fiction and nonfiction books.

Set Goals. Give yourself something to strive for each day. Having specific targets gives you motivation and helps you to evaluate your progress.

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