What It’s Really Like As A Creative Entrepreneur (In Barbados)

February 19, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

One of the most frequently asked questions by visitors to Bajans is, “how do you afford to live here?” Recently, CEO World Magazine just listed Barbados as the 12th most expensive out of 132 countries to live in. If you’re from Bim, you might have had a clue about this. The cost of living is […]

3 Ways To Plan Your Blog Post Ideas

February 19, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Are you experiencing a creative drought coming up with content for your blog? It can happen from time to time – don’t be hard on yourself, if so, okay? You may just need an inspiring ‘jump start’ or a refreshed perspective on the purpose of your blog. Coming up with ideas for blog posts can […]

What Does a Relationship Coach Do? (4 Eye-Opening Lessons) – Guest Post

February 14, 2020.Reading time 14 minutes.

LOVE it’s oxygen to the soul, a healing balm to the hurting, a gentle caress to the soul, and a breath of fresh air that can make a cold heart long for a warm hug. Today’s post is by a relationship coach who reached out to share his insight on the dynamics of relationships with […]

Actions speak loudly, but Words Still Matter

February 13, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

I was at the other end of the pasture on a hot afternoon, when a shrill voice rang out and echoed across the field. In the distance, I could see two people sitting in front of an open trunk of a car beside a school, but it was too far to make out clearly who […]

5 Key Skills You Learn The Better You Blog

February 5, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

Blogging takes work. That doesn’t mean that it’s laborious, but there are some keys like discipline, planning, writing, editing, attention-to-presentation and promoting that are involved in maintaining a blog. There’s a reason some people contemplate starting a blog and then feel a bit overwhelmed by the how-to of it all. No need to be overwhelmed, […]

Above And Beyond Our Business Plans (Part 2)

January 30, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

There is so much going on in the world right now; eye-opening things that remind us about the fragility of this life, the precious gift of time and the call to care for one another and remember what matters most. From earthquakes, storms and volcano eruptions to wildfires and almost-plague-like illnesses, fighting words and rumours […]

How To Write Articles From Recorded Audio Interviews | Tips & Steps

January 23, 2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

So you drafted those questions, booked your guest, had that meeting, and recorded audio from the conversation. Now it’s time to filter and compress all that info and produce it as a written article. What turned into an hour-long talk now has to be expressed in a limited amount of words and completed by a […]

Alleviate Some Stress By Nurturing Your Gifts {Encouragement}

January 15, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

What do you feel when you’re nurturing one of your gifts or doing a hobby you enjoy. It could be drawing something, sewing a cushion, doing a workout, painting the cupboards or spending time in the garden – what and how do you feel in the process? Peace? Exhilaration? Zest? Tranquility? I went to town […]

Refreshing your Creative Process & Overcoming Overwhelm

January 8, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Have you ever noticed that rushing around and being frazzled drains the fountain of creativity? We all have different things ‘on our plate’ to tend to and the pace that works well for you might reap different results for someone else, but it’s important to monitor the tempo of the tasks in our lives. Instead […]

A Visit to a Community Health Fair | Composting session at Recycle Haynesville

January 6, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

What do you do with your fruit peels? Over the weekend, I went to ‘Recycle Haynesville’ – a health-fair, coordinated by Barbados Red Cross, that brought the community together with a family-friendly event on a bright Saturday afternoon. At the dawn of a national drive for a “Plastic-free 2020” officially starting April 1st, Barbadians are […]