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      Dear Tired Humans, You’re Actually Doing Okay!

      Dear Tired Humans, You’re Actually Doing Okay!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeOctober 6, 2026 1,327 0

      Maybe you didn’t get your 10,000 steps today. Maybe you forgot to drink the water. Maybe dinner will be toast. Before you beat yourself up about it, can we talk…

      Always Online, Always Exhausted? Experts Share 5 Ways to Take Back Your Life!

      Always Online, Always Exhausted? Experts Share 5 Ways to Take Back Your Life!

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeSeptember 28, 2026 850 0

      Your phone can wait… and your mental health might thank you for it. South African experts explain how constant connectivity affects our wellbeing and what we can do to change…

      Are We Optimising Ourselves Out of Happiness?

      Are We Optimising Ourselves Out of Happiness?

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 3, 2026June 3, 2026 1,772 0

      The healthiest (and happiest) people in the world don’t just walk more and eat better. They spend time with friends, share meals, laugh often and stress less. Perhaps there is…

      Are South Africans Really the World’s Biggest Overthinkers?

      Are South Africans Really the World’s Biggest Overthinkers?

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 10, 2026January 10, 2026 1,673 0

      South Africa may have topped a global “overthinkers” list but the encouraging takeaway is that the world is becoming more aware of mental health, more open about stress and more…

      South Africa’s 2026 Leave Planner (And a Small Apology to Your Manager)

      South Africa’s 2026 Leave Planner (And a Small Apology to Your Manager)

      by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJanuary 4, 2026 2,437 0

      With a bit of planning and a realistic look at the calendar, 2026 offers some solid opportunities for South Africans to rest properly, and yes, we know that usually starts…

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      Your Mind Still on Holidays? You Can Start Planning Your Leave for 2025, Today!

      by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@TylerleighvJanuary 13, 2025January 3, 2026 1,513 0

      If you are already dreaming of your next holiday, we have the perfect plan to maximise your leave in 2025!   South Africa (13 January 2025)  – Today is the…

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      How to Maximise Your Leave for 2024 Plus We Get An Extra Public Holiday

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 5, 2024January 3, 2026 5,619 0

      There are only four long weekends this year, but we do get a bonus day to go vote. Plus, if you take 5 days’ leave for Easter, you get 12…

      Leave | Friday Five

      The Best Way to Maximise Your Leave in 2023 – There are 5 Long Weekends This Year

      by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJanuary 4, 2023January 3, 2026 4,439 0

      2023 has five long weekends just waiting to be used; this is how to maximise your leave opportunities, giving you a few extra days off.   South Africa (04 January…

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      SA Public Holidays and How to Maximise Your Time Off in 2022

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 3, 2022January 3, 2026 19,168 0

      2022 has afforded us several public holidays that fall on working days this year, which means we get more time off this year!   South Africa (03 January 2022) –…

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      This is how you take 3 days leave to get 9 days of holiday (plus other leave hacks)

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMarch 6, 2020January 3, 2026 2,468 0

      Everyone loves a cheeky getaway without losing leave, so we have come up with a few options to plan your family holidays.   South Africa (06 March 2020) – Every…

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