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In the business of their lives, our children are the captains of industry
With so much at their fingertips, children believe they have all the answers — but it's tough out there, writes Mark Barnes
Rules is rules, but some need overruling
Peer pressure would service us better if bullies are kept at bay because regulations are often misused, writes Mark Barnes
You’re not alone in your anxiety, but remember, no-one cares
Modern life is fraught with insecurities, from global warming to new Covid variants, but we must learn to rise above it.
Out with resolutions, in with flaws
Ever stuck to those you've made at New Year? No? Then ditch them fast
Don't seek purpose on purpose, but keep your mind open
Start with the trivial, then move up the clutter hierarchy until you find you’re not only ditching things, but also issues, and, finally, people
There is no shortcut to becoming an expert. It’s a journey
There's a rare, passionate species out there to which you should open your mind. Who knows, you may become part of the fold
You’re not special because you have issues. Everyone does
Having issues is not the issue. Living with them is.
We can learn a lot about life from watching sports
There are rules and there is pride — two necessary factors to make living good.
Gardening is a metaphor for life: weed out the bad, plant the good
Gardening is a metaphor for life and has the ability to inspire hope and encourage healing.
Give yourself a break and dance your blues away
Music has the power to transport you to another place where you can lose yourself for a while.
