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Letter from the Editor Hello and welcome to the Festive Season issue of Hepburn. As this year closes, we join you in a new found excitement and celebrate the possibilities for Christmas and the Festive Season. Now that the State borders are again open, many of you will be travelling to see family or simply explore and enjoy the time away from home. We have had an amazing response to our launch and our new approach to a women’s magazine. We will continue our journey, as we celebrate amazing women who have achieved in their business, professional or public life and to inspire women who are starting their journey or moving on a new path. Our journey to deliver a multimedia magazine for our readers continues. This month, Hepburn’s Amazing Australian Women, Jennifer Jarrard, Director of Corporate Member Operations at World Commerce and Contracting, and creative and thinking trainer Jennifer Jarrard enlightened us with her discussion on thinking. Our Aspiring Australian Woman, Peta Warby, founder of health supplement business, Saname, explains the role of collagen and reveals her plans to grow the p360 hydrolysed collagen. This issue will delight readers with scintillating articles falling within the ambits of Ambition, Nouvelle Cuisine, Abundance, Appetence, Amour Propre, Leisure and Passion. Our In Conversation with Amazing Australian Women series is a conversation with women who have achieved in their business, professional or public life and are happy to share their story and knowledge with others.
Hepburn readers will also be able to find our In Conversation series and a few other articles on our podcasts. In this issue, influenced by our interview, we explore paradigms of thinking: The Power of Parallel Thinking, Wearing the Hats to Purchase Property, Finding Your Soulmate with Possibility Thinking and How to Make Money from Your Passion Past-Time. Our Nouvelle Cuisine section will tempt you with a festive mocktail, cocktail and canapes. As will our Leisure section, in which we cover Tall Ship cruises and showcase some of Australia’s best resorts. Like any journey, Hepburn is not a solo expedition. It is achieved only through the efforts of an amazing team and our contributors. I personally want to thank each member for their contribution to make this issue even better than the first. Thank you to the team: Sushmita Sharma, Kristina Mazalova, Siobhan Vale, and Thomas Hall. Thank you to our passionate Hepburn Women, Jennifer Jarrard and Peta Warby. Thank you to our contributors Bill Jarrard and Andrew Johnson. And thank you to our puzzle auditors, Chloe Hicks, Xander Thorn, Zara Miller and Bronita Dunn. I wish you all a very merry Christmas and look forward to delighting you in the New Year.
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Our In Conversation with Aspiring Australian Women is a monthly series of interviews with women who are ready to start their business or career journey and discuss their aspirations and how they may reach their goal. You will find us on the Hepburn Magazine Channel. Look for our distinctive logo.
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Contents
Featured Women 8 Gone but not forgotten Elizabeth Kenny
36 In Conversation with Amazing Australian Women Jennifer Jarrard
37 In Conversation with Aspiring Australian Women Peta Warby
54 Inspiring International Women Dr Fiona Woods
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11 Three trends to follow this Christimas
40 How to make money from your passion past-time
13 Projecting confidence through your body language
44 Making the next move
Appetence
Passion
17 Find your soulmate with possibility thinking
50 Overcoming Christmas stress
Abundance
Nouvelle Cuisine
20 9 ways to avoid the Christmas Budget Blowout
57 Cocktails
23 The power of Parallel Thinking
64 How the Cosmopolitan cocktail made its comeback
26 Wearing a few hats when buying property 30 How to review your SMSF Investment Strategy
62 Canapes
67 Rendezvous
Leisure 72 Relaxing resort retreat or eco-friendly escape 76 Tall Ships & Romance 82 Games
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Gone But Not Forgotten By Jacqueline Hodges
We are in the midst of a global pandemic and many of us have faced repeated and continual lockdown as a protective measure against this insidious, viral attack. Many countries are in the midst of a new wave and precautionary, preventative measures prevail. As scientists and medical researchers scramble to find a cure or at least a preventative treatment to protect humanity, I am forced to look back. This is not the first pandemic. It is not the only virus to cause us pain and grief. But we were caught unaware.
“It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life.”
For years, we suffered the attack of viruses, that in the Western world, today, we largely ignore. Viruses, such as measles, mumps, rubella and polio, the symptoms of which we have largely forgotten. At the forefront combating these viruses are our medical staff; doctors, and nurses. And we commend and thank them! It is these doctors and nurses who change the world. We will all well remember our school book references to Florence Nightingale, “The Lady of the Lamp” and founder of modern nursing practices. While there are many highly honoured and respected names that have changed medical practice. It is Sr Elizabeth Kenny (Moore), whom I write about today. Many of our readers, viewers and listeners may not recognise the name Elizabeth Kenny. Yet she is a remarkable Australian bush nurse, whose legacy was a pioneering treatment for polio myelitis. Elizabeth Kenny was born in 1880 in small, country town, Warialda, New South Wales and moved to Clifton (Toowoomba) around 1890. Like many, pioneering, country woman of the time Elizabeth Kenny became a nurse. While she trained in Sydney, she returned to the Toowoomba District. She entered the war and upon return demonstrated her ingenuity with the patenting of the “Sylvia” ambulance Stretcher for the transport of accident victims to help reduce shock.
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Sr Kenny’s went against the grain of contemporary polio practice, when she ditched the braces and callipers and commenced treating long-term polio patients with hot baths, hot compresses, and gentle, active movement. She went onto establish clinics in Townsville, Toowoomba and Brisbane. Her Brisbane clinic established in 1934 attracted interstate and overseas patients. I like to believe that this innovative nurse practiced possibility thinking. Around 1937 she commenced treating patients at the Brisbane General Hospital, even though she had suffered the condemnation of the medical fraternity and a Royal Commission.
“I was wholly unprepared for the extraordinary attitude of the medical world in its readiness to condemn anything that smacked of reform or that ran contrary to approved methods of practice.” Following an introduction to the Mayo Clinic supported by the Queensland Government, Sr Kenny accepted numerous invitations and began the international training of her methods. By 1943, The Kenny method was recognised internationally as providing patients with better health and morale and less residual paralysis and deformity. It would be remiss, not to give credit to Dr Salk and Dr Sabin. Sr Kenny may have recognised that polio was a virus, but it is subsequent development of a vaccine by Dr Salk in 1955 that ended polio in the Western world and in 1962 Dr Sabin, developed the Sabin oral vaccine that we take today.
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“In the history of medicine, it is not always the great scientist or the learned doctor who goes forward to discover new fields, new avenues, new ideas.” While Sr Kenny’s methods may no longer be relevant in the Western world, her tenacity, determination, and ingenuity led to new methods and helped in the treatment of polio sufferers. Her actions, her lateral thinking style and possibility thinking shows that we all have the ability to make a difference if we take the opportunities as they arise.
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Trends to Follow This Festive Season By Kristina Mazalova
With Christmas and New Year celebration plans looking differently for everyone across the world, there is one thing that unites us all in the pursuit of a good celebration – feeling good and spending time with fulfilling company. Undoubtedly, a big part of feeling good is looking good. It has been difficult for many to accept that festive celebrations this year will look and feel very differently to what we expected pre-pandemic. Some will not be able to spend time with the dearest and nearest, share meals and laughter or exchange gifts. However, our fashion choices should not be influenced by that but rather serve as testament to our inherent resilience. How? Let us share some tips on how to adapt 2020 fashion trends to feel good this festive season. There is something uniquely uplifting about a good Christmas outfit. A fabulous get-up is empowering and reassuring of our confidence; even more so, it allows us to embrace the joy and the love for others and ourselves. Regardless of how and where you are celebrating this year, you have all the capacity to look and feel fantastic about the festive season.
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Satin and silk
Casual pantsuit
Sequins
The first trend that we have kept our eyes on is satin and silk. These airy and light numbers can be sported in many ways on many occasions. We have seen retailers incorporate minimalist, solid coloured feminine pieces into their lines all throughout 2020. With everything from maxi dresses to miniskirts in bold and neutral colours available on the market, rest assured that you will be able to find something you feel fantastic in. Besides, satin and silk allow the skin to breathe, and the materials drape the body in beautiful ways (no more holding out on the second piece of dessert). You can pair these outfits with sneakers or heels, mix and match with other materials, as well as layer with basics.
In the past few years, women have embraced everything from the corporate suit look to the lace and silk suit. The suit styles and availability grew radically in late 2019 and 2020. This festive season, we will see more women wear suits to work parties, and rock up in a more relaxed pairing to laid-back family dinners. You can now find suits in all sorts of materials, shapes, sizes and colours. Whether you like an ankle crop skinny pant or an ultra-flowy leg, when paired with a unique blazer, the outfit is a guaranteed confidence booster. Many pair these looks with bulky earrings and mini purses. If you do not plan on going out this Christmas – fear not. To celebrate in the comfort of your own home and in the virtual presence of others, you could always opt for a silky, lightweight suit set that would feel like pyjamas, more than anything.
Sparkles, sparkles, sparkles. If you cannot go out and party, bring the party with you by embracing the metallic sheen of sequins. There are now dresses of remarkably diverse cuts that sparkle shamelessly from head to toe on a 360. To avoid a throwback to the 2000s sequin trends (aka looking like a disco ball), opt for more refined, smaller sequins. You could also look for unique patterns and more flowy cuts – the weight of the sequins on material will make the flow of the fabric look graceful. Now, imagine yourself with a cocktail in hand and around good company, and you will be absolutely beaming from the inside and out.
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Projecting Confidence through your body language By Sushmita Sharma Confidence is power. Confidence is the key to success in this fast-paced world that demands us to be distinctively qualified. Confidence can make you own the conference room. Confidence can be faked. Really? YES. The truth is that the key to success is based on the ‘fake it till you make it’ philosophy. That does not mean faking your knowledge and skills. It means faking your confidence! For some people, confidence comes from your honest belief in yourself and skills. This is partly true. However, confidence does not necessarily require you to believe in your existing skills. It requires you to believe in your potential and in who you can eventually become.
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” Theodore Roosevelt
Confidence enables you to be more assertive in the workplace. When you are completely self-aware, you can lead more powerfully. When you communicate with people confidently, you are more likely to be taken seriously. Especially for everyday tasks conducted by women in corporate roles, confidence is something that they must wear. Confidence can be projected mentally as well as physically. It is only the physical confidence that can be improvised when you are surrounded by your colleagues. The good news is that there are some body language hacks that you can adapt to project confidence, even when you don’t feel confident internally. Use these few essential tips every day and even before an important meeting or a pitch that will earn you a big account. Making these small improvements in your body language can do wonders to how people perceive you.
Look but don’t stare Maintaining a good eye contact is vital while having a conversation. It demonstrates good communication skills as well as your confidence, empathy, and interest during the conversation. Good eye contact also shows that you are actively listening to the speaker, which makes them feel more comfortable around you. But remember, there is a very thin line between maintaining a good eye contact and staring at someone. To find the perfect balance, maintain an eye contact for 4-5 seconds and then blink slowly or nod to break the gaze. This makes the eye contact more natural for the other person and more comfortable for you. If you have an eye contact anxiety, look at the centre of their forehead, just above the nose. When you are speaking in a meeting or with a group of people, turn to each member and make them feel involved. A good eye contact can project strong confidence on other people in both personal and professional life.
“It’s all make believe, isn’t it?” Marilyn Monroe
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Chin up, beautiful! Working too long in front of a computer or using your phone too much can physically harm your neck muscles. Remember to keep your head up and look straight in front when you are walking. This improves your postures and exhibits more confidence through your body language. If you look at the ground too much, this may be challenging in the beginning. Every morning, keep your head up and look at the ceiling for at least 2 minutes. This would stretch your neck and you will get in the habit of keeping your head up straight.
Firm handshake Since COVID-19 the practice of shaking hands has vanished, this tactic may not be relevant in the current situation. However, when we return to our ‘normal’ life, remember that a firm handshake sets out your first impression to a person that you just met. A firm handshake not only shows your confidence but also gives you an upper hand in negotiations by building trust and connection. But remember not to crunch the person’s hand. Maintaining a balance between a limp handshake and a bone-crushing handshake is the key to having an effective handshake. Stand straight, look the person in the eye, pass a gentle smile, hold your right hand out, and give a firm handshake with a strong grip for 2 seconds. If your first handshake is good, the person will automatically perceive your strength and confidence.
Stand tall When we are talking about good postures and confidence, we cannot miss Amy Cuddy’s Ted Talk on the ‘Power Pose’. According to Amy, people who are more confined in their posture or as she calls it “low power pose”, display less confidence and power in the room. Contrastingly, people with “high power pose” who are more expansive in their posture, exhibit more power, confidence, and optimism in a room. A high power pose will be a straight back, widened shoulders, head up, and if you're standing, putting your hands on your waist or the back of your hips. Sounds familiar? Yes, you are now a superwoman! Cuddy suggests that standing like this for 5 minutes every day will assert more power and give you more confidence. So, the next time you have a big presentation, go to a quiet room and stand like Superwoman for a quick boost of confidence.
Do Good. Be Good. Attract Good. Lastly, there is nothing more beautiful than an act of kindness. Empathy can win hearts and attract people towards you. You want to be confident and not arrogant. Be a good listener and respect others’ opinions. Believe in who you are and who you can be.
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“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right!” Henry Ford
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Appetence 1. Desirous, wishful. having or expressing desire for something
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Find Your Soulmate with possibility thinking
Christmas and the New Year can highlight the emptiness of being by oneself. You may find yourself spending more alone time or not being invited to private events because you don’t have a plus one. Coming into the festive, is a great time to start being open to possibility, to seize every opportunity and taking new avenues. In this article we are going to show you some techniques to find your soulmate with Possibility Thinking.
What Possibility Thinking Does For You John Maxwell, author of Possibility Thinking says that possibility thinking helps you remove three personal attributes:
Negative Life-Stance
If you have a negative life-stance, you look at the world through a negative lens, and amplify the negatives and minimize the positives. With Possibility Thinking you begin seeing the world as positive instead of negative.
Dead-Ends
If you have a negative life-stance you believe that there’s no opportunity for you. Possibility Thinking removes the dead-ends by reminding you that anything is possible, making you see more opportunities and the avenues available.
Shame
If you feel the shame or experience that you are flawed and unworthy of love and belonging, you are experiencing self-limiting thoughts. Possibility Thinking improves your self-worth, restores hope and faith in what you can do, and who you are.
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Dr Robert Schuller wrote that: “When a person begins to believe it just might be possible, somehow, someway, somewhere, someday – then in that magic moment of Possibility Thinking three miracles occur: 1. Opportunity-spotting brain cells activate! 2. Problem-solving brain cells come to life; 3. Determination-energizing chemicals are released into the blood stream!”
Inspiration is a powerful motivator and moodenhancer and by now you should be inspired to improve your life with Possibility Thinking.
Where to Find your Soulmate We have given you the tools to open your mind with Possibility Thinking, so let’s look at some places to find your soulmate. Our top 10 places where you can meet your soulmate are:
1. In the Park: go for a walk through your favourite pack, make it a routine.
2. Opening Night Events: studying an Art Piece will provide an opening to conversation
3. Indoor Rock Climbing: not only will you enjoy the challenge, you will meet like-minded people
4. In the Elevator: the confined space can be
awkward but be open to start a conversation
5. Meetup Groups: Enjoy your hobby and share your passions with another enthusiast
6. Dance Classes: Lining up for a Tango may
test your mettle, but you will be up close and personal
7. Group Hikes: Get fit with a hiking group and start planning your next hiking adventure
8. The Gym: Define and sculpt your body and
find a competitive opponent to help spur you on
9. At the Bookstore: Scanning the covers for a
new read, you’ll be able to start you own private book club.
10. On Holidays: Relaxing at a luxury resort or Steering a tall ship, you’ll be available to share the sunset views with someone new! Oh, and there’s just one more!
11. Really Anywhere: after all, with Possibility Thinking you open are to opportunities.
Now that you know what Possibility Thinking is and how to find your soulmate with Possibility Thinking, think about how to bring Possibility Thinking into your daily life.
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Abundance 1. The state or condition of having a copious quantity of something; plentifulness 2. Plentifulness of the good things of life; prosperity
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9 Ways to Avoid the Christmas Budget Blowout We all love to spend time finding gifts and surprises for the ones we love. For many of us, Christmas is a big money burner. Not only are we splurging on gifts, but we also spend on extra food and drinks, on the once a year family banquet, on activities to fill-in those public holidays, on the New Year Specials and for parents on the extra fees for holiday childcare or outside of school care and for all those activities to keep your children occupied. So we have put together 9 ways to avoid the Christmas Budget Blowout.
Roy Morgan and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) predict we Australians will spend $52.7 billion this Christmas. That’s an increase of 2.6% from last year. According to the RBA, Australians borrowed $29 billion in December last year and one in five Australians said they'll take longer than three months to pay off this debt. This year is going to be difficult for many, Christmas is the season of giving and we all feel the urge to spend up and the urge for impulse buying. But many of us have suffered either loss of jobs or reduced incomes this year. So it’s time to review the 9 ways to avoid the Christmas Blowout:
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If you plan shopping with a credit card, set your spending limit. Add a column to your Christmas budget setting out when you will repay the credit card spending. Pay as much as possible as soon as possible to reduce the interest charged on purchases.
Plan Your Budget Work out what you need to purchase or pay for and when you need to pay for those goods and services. Once you know what you need to buy, then you can set a limit on how much you plan to spend.
Don’t fall for the buy now pay later trap. You will be paying a higher interest rate.
Make a list with two columns. In the first column write down all the goods and services you need to purchase. In the second column record how much you will spend on each of these purchases. Total the second column and decide if you can fit this total into your budget.
Give the Gift of Giving According to financial services comparison website Finder.com.au, around 14 million Australians are cutting back on Christmas spending and plan to donate money this Christmas, with almost half planning on donating to charity. Younger Australians are planning to donate more money than older Australians, with generation X planning to donate $76, generation Y planning to donate $61 and baby boomers planning to donate $37 on average.
Less Haste, Less Waste Plan your Christmas menus. This includes Christmas Day, Boxing Day and be prepared for New Year’s Eve. Once you know what you food and drinks need to buy, then you avoid impulse buying. Look at each menu and write a combined list of all the goods and ingredients needed. If you have two fridges or a deep freeze, you should be able to buy in bulk, “stocking up” with everything you need. Not only will you save money buying bulk, but you will also save time allowing you time to do something more enjoyable. If you don’t have the luxury of extra fridge space, buy the dry and non-perishable goods in bulk. Your list will also limit those impulse buys.
Cash or Credit If you can pay be cash, you will find parting with those hard earned bucks a little harder than the invisible credit card spend. Think about what you are buying and how much you are spending.
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Manage Expectations Children have become very aware. They have mobiles and iPads and know what goodies are available. Set expectations by asking you child for gift suggestions. Set a specific price limit, so that your child understands how much you are willing to spend on the gift.
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Use Coupons and Rewards Check the balance on your rewards cards. If there’s a healthy balances, it time to cash it in and use the balance to pay for or contribute to your shopping bill. Look at your shopping docket and see if there are any rewards that may be useful to you and your family. There may be a discount on fuel or alcohol, a vacation or a trip to the zoo waiting for you!
Be Creative Homemade and personalised presents are gifts of love and show that you care. Gifting some freshly baked brownies, or adding homemade chutney and chilli jam might be just the ticket. If this seems too homely for you, then perhaps the Apricot infused Brandy on page in an exotic bottle might be the creative gift from you!
Sharing is Caring If you are planning a Christmas buffet, and want to do it all. You need to let go and stop controlling the event. Why not ask your family and guests to bring a plate to add to the banquet. Your guests will feel respected and enjoy that are contributing to the banquet and sharing their special recipe with you!
Plan early If you don’t have a Christmas or holiday savings account, its time to start one. Look for a bank account that has no bank fees. I’d usually say look for a high interest earning account but they just don’t exist at present. But keep this in mind for the future. Start a savings plan. If you transfer as little as $150.00 per fortnight from each pay, you will have $3,900.00 plus interest saved in the bank account for next Christmas. Start this today!
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The Power of Parallel Thinking to significantly improve your meetings By Bill Jarrard
A friend approached me recently with a problem and asked if I could help. "I was in an important meeting recently and in an hour I saw one person destroyed and the company lose a million dollar opportunity. "It was a management meeting and we had been asked for ideas to tighten our belts while Sales got the company back on track. Within minutes the meeting broke down.
Bill Jarrard is the Co-Founder of Mindwerx For more than thirty years Bill has helped individuals, teams, and organisations succeed through Continuous Improvement, Critical & Creative Thinking, and Strategies to Make Innovation Happen. Bill help any organisation to attract and develop the people they need to succeed, with simple yet powerful strategies, processes, and thinking tools. If you’d like to know more about MindWerx or would like to read books on parallel thinking, visit MindWerx International website at mindwerx.com.
Charlie presented an interesting idea that had real merit, but before he had finished, Bob was all over him. Bob said the idea wouldn't go down well with the union, that a similar idea had been tried before and that it just wouldn't work. I've been with the company longer than Bob and I'd never heard the idea before so I jumped to Charlie's defence. In minutes the meeting was split into two camps - one defending Charlie, the other supporting Bob. When someone suggested a compromise she was howled down and the boss had to bring the meeting to order. Heading to another meeting, the boss told us to go back to the drawing board. As people filed out they complained that the meeting was a complete waste of time. I caught up with Charlie – he was pretty upset. 'I've done the figures Marg, this idea will save us millions. This is the last time I'm going to waste my time coming up with ideas.'"
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Sound familiar? Stories like this come from people in all types of organisations, but there are simple and effective ways to overcome problems just like this one. One way to have constructive and creative meetings, that take a lot less time, is to introduce the Power of Parallel Thinking into the process.
Parallel Thinking The term Parallel Thinking was first used by Dr Edward de Bono, one of the foremost exponents of Deliberate Creative Thinking. In his book 'Parallel Thinking' de Bono explains:
"Parallel Thinking simply means laying down ideas alongside each other. There is no clash, no dispute, no initial true/false judgement. There is instead a genuine exploration of the subject from which conclusions and decisions may then be derived through a 'design' process." Parallel thinking changes the way people think and act, particularly when working as a team. Instead of an idea being subjected to different views all at once, the thinking is laid down in parallel. This can be seen in an example, using de Bono's Six Thinking Hats - one of the best parallel thinking tools available.
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Parallel Thinking in Action – Using Six Thinking Hats Let's imagine that Charlie's idea has been presented to the management meeting, but this time the manager wants to explore it using Six Thinking Hats. Guided by a trained facilitator, who captures the thinking on a flip chart, the meeting might go like this:
White Hat
Looks at facts and data, known or needed. With the White Hat the team examines the facts and data of Charlie's idea. Questions of fact are asked and answered, or recorded for investigation. Anyone trying to express opinions, either negative or positive, is gently reminded that only facts and data are allowed and that opinions come later. Time: 5-10 minutes
Yellow Hat
Explores positive aspects, benefits and opportunities. Everyone, including Bob, wears the Yellow Hat and is expected to think of positive aspects of the idea. What is good about it, what possibilities and opportunities does it present, and what are the benefits? The team stretches to find value in the idea, for the company, staff, suppliers, customers and others that might benefit. Time: 5 minutes
Black Hat
Considers the risks, negative aspects or weaknesses and why it won't work. Everyone, including Charlie, now plays devil's advocate on the idea. Why won't it work, what are the risks involved, what might go wrong, what negative impact might there be? Thinking is done without emotion and supporting reasons must be given. Time: 5 minutes (same as Yellow Hat)
Green Hat
Searches for alternatives, new ideas and creative possibilities.
weaknesses, variations on implementing the idea, or alternative ways to achieve the same result can all be suggested. Crazy ideas are encouraged and can be examined later. Time: 7-10 minutes Capture every idea on flip charts or post-it notes.
Red Hat
Allows expression of feelings, emotions and intuition. Having done a lot of thinking about Charlie's idea, everyone now expresses how they feel about it. Is the idea worth pursuing, should it be adopted, or should alternatives be considered? Criticism is not allowed, nor are reasons for feelings required, while emotion is not just allowed, it is expected. Time: 2 minutes Do this fast with no over-explanation or challenges
Blue Hat
Manages the thinking, summaries, makes decisions, and sets out action steps. The team can now determine the next steps. The facilitator summarises the thinking done under each hat, then calls for suggestions on what to do next or might conduct a vote on whether or not to adopt the idea. Action items might be assigned and the next meeting planned. Time: 10 minutes
Using the above simplified approach to look at Charlie's idea, the team would have thoroughly explored it and possibly decided how to proceed. They would do so without the usual antagonism, and everyone would have been involved throughout the process, meaning the chance of the idea, if it's a good one, gaining full support and being effectively implemented is a lot higher than might otherwise happen. And it would have all been done in 30-40 minutes, which is a lot better result than what happened at the original meeting. This is just one example of the Power of Parallel Thinking!
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Wearing a Few Hats when buying property By Andrew Johnson
Everyone has a unique personal perspective when looking at Real Estate and there are many ways we make our decisions, such as relying upon our experience, reaching out to our trusted networks, family, friends, surfing the web and physically researching the market. Wearing a few hats and utilizing “Six Hat Thinking” developed by Edward de Bono is also a useful brainstorming technique to approach real estate from various angles, and the hats are White, Yellow, Black, Red, Green & Blue. You may be surprised but many of these techniques you are probably using subconsciously and putting into practise, and if by sign posting this technique, we can travel the Real Estate journey more efficiently and if it helps you it’s a very good thing. Personally, I run an internal dialogue when practicing the Six Hats technique and also take some notes or a recording as I wish to capture all my impressions, thoughts, questions and reactions, so I do not lose anything for later review when comparing various properties. We are using the White Hat when we are gathering all our information, researching the market, properties of interest, locations and organizing it all to suit our unique perspective and preferences. We are organizing it all and presenting the current information in a way that prioritizes its importance for our decision making.
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I find it useful to think like to be a Boy Scout here, “Be Prepared”, so writing a brief of all the important items, information required, wish list items, feelings sought about the property, must haves, maybes and the properties potential for the future to meet your needs. In wearing the Yellow Hat, we are showing enthusiasm & optimism about buying the home or investment property. Like putting Pros & Cons on a sheet of paper I put a column for Enthusiastic and one for Optimistic, putting down all my reactions and thoughts, like a mini brainstorming session. Each of us will have a way that works best for us when using the various hats and at times I will write everything down in the car after my inspection. The Black Hat is the opposite of the Yellow Hat, where we are judgemental and looking at where everything could go wrong. This is very useful to balance our enthusiasm and optimism about the home or investment so we can take away the rose-coloured glasses and shine a harsh light on the property and the decision. With the Black Hat, at times I can look at capital growth, loan repayments, design, running costs, construction, renovations or additions required, location and developments planned in the area.
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The benefit of the Black Hat for me is that it allows me to express all my negative energy about the home or investment and at the end of the day I then compare it to all the positives to make a decision. The Red Hat’s primary goal is to intuitively suggest proposals and plans of action based on our feelings and hunches, this hat is open minded & non-judgemental. The Red Hat for me when looking at the new home or investment could be as simple as deciding to put an offer in with any special conditions. When wearing the Red Hat deciding on the financing, lawyer, conveyancer or who I wish to carry out the building and pest inspections. Putting down my plans & suggested proposals in a clear and concise manner helps to short list the properties and assist in my thinking which could change in the future. Personally, I lean towards the Green Hat as I am very comfortable using creative thinking, free from judgement and criticism There is a sense of freedom when you let loose your thoughts to consider a property, new home or investment, take the time to think and reflect upon everything you have learned and the solution. At times, it may come back to that property that resonated with you from the moment you walked through the front door, together with everything else you researched, confirmed and planned.
The Blue Hat is all about the management role and helps you analyse the situation, making sure that other hats are being used correctly. In my view it is good housekeeping to double check that everything has been done correctly and nothing has been missed. Whatever approach resonates with you, feels right, answers all your concerns, questions, issues, plus meets your wish list, needs and requirements but does not put pressure on you to make a decision is always a wise choice. Remember there will always be another home or investment to consider and its very important to be comfortable with your decision, take the time your need and when reflecting upon your decision in the future you want to feel that it was the right one for you.
Andrew is a licensed estate agent based in Victoria who has enjoyed a long business career in Australia and overseas providing solutions and building a referral business. www.maxjre.com
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Andrew is a licensed estate agent, businessman & entrepreneur based in Brown Hill who has enjoyed a long and varied business career in Australia and overseas providing solutions and building a strong referral business.
Mobile 0473 207 988 Email andrew@maxjre.com LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/andrew-johnson-8435092 Company Maxwell Johnson Real Estate Pty Ltd Address 9 Gracefield Road, Brown Hill, VIC 3350
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How to Review Your SMSF Investment Strategy By Jacqueline Hodges
Whether you are investing for short-term growth or preparing for the longer-term, you should make time to regularly review your investment strategy. Your investment strategy helps you in making investment decisions based on your goals, risk tolerance, and future needs. The investment strategy may focus on capital growth and rapid growth, or it may follow a low-risk strategy with a focus on wealth protection. In this article I focus on an Investment Strategy for SMSF Trustees.
Australian Superannuation law states your strategy must consider the following specific factors in regard to the whole circumstances of your fund: The risks involved in making, holding and realising, and the likely return from your fund’s investments regarding its objectives and cash flow requirements; composition of your fund’s investments including the extent to which they are diverse and the risks of inadequate diversification; liquidity of the fund’s assets; fund’s ability to pay benefits and other costs it incurs; and whether to hold insurance cover for each member of your SMSF.
This is a fairly heavy set of factors to comprehend. So, let’s try breaking them up into something a little less complex.
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The risks involved, likely return, objectives and cash flow requirements Generally your financial adviser will provide you with a client survey with a series of questions to help you determine your risk profile. Your risk profile is influenced by a number of factors such as your tolerance for volatility, your need for capital guarantee, your need for liquidity and your investment horizon. Your investment horizon refers to, the timeframe of your investment, that is how long you expect to hold an investment. A short-term investment horizon is best for those approaching or in retirement. Typically, a shortterm investment horizon doesn’t exceed a period of three years. A medium-term investment horizon is best for less risk-averse investors, somewhere in the middle between low and high risk, who do not need cash reserves for retirement or a large purchase. Typically, a medium-term investment horizon is for a period of three to ten years. A long-term investment horizon is generally suited to investors willing to take higher risks for higher rewards and who have the time to wait for the payoff or to recoup any losses. Typically, a long-term investment horizon is for a period exceeding ten years. The likely return refers to the income received or the capital gain from an asset. Income received might include, interest from a bank savings account or rent from an investment property. Capital gains are realised on disposal of an asset, and are the difference between the sale proceeds and the purchase costs. Your Investment Objectives will typically have three underlying characteristics being:
Security All investments carry some risk and none are completely safe and secure. While, cash may be considered safe, it comes with the opportunity risk. That is the lost opportunity to investment in something else.
Income Investors whose priority is focused on income returns, typically seek fixed-income assets and the guarantee of a steady income return. Generally, this will be a priority for retirees.
Growth Capital growth may occur during the holding of the investment and is generally an asset that holds higher risk than a fixed-income asset. The capital growth is only realised on sale of the investment. It's important to have a clear, precise investment objective. Your Cash Flow Requirements will vary depending on your stage of life and the liabilities of the fund. For example, a fund member who is in retirement will require cash to meet pension payments. Similarly, a fund that has borrowing to purchase real property, will require free cash to make loan repayments. A fund may also require cash to pay ongoing administration costs, such as accounting fees, audit fees, income tax.
Diversification As an SMSF Trustee you may choose to invest in one asset or asset class or hold a number of different assets or asset classes. Investing in a variety of assets is called a diversified portfolio. Investment risks can be minimised if you invest in a variety of assets. Investment risks that may be minimised include: Return; Volatility; and Liquidity. Whether you have a diversified investment strategy or not, your investment strategy should document that you considered the risks associated with the investments and if necessary the lack of diversification. Super laws also require you as the SMSF trustee to invest in accordance with the best interest of all members.
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Insurance Needs Your investment strategy must consider whether to hold insurance cover for each member of your SMSF. Your SMSF can generally provide insurance for a member for an event that is consistent with one of these conditions of release of the member's super:
Death terminal medical condition; permanent incapacity; and temporary incapacity. Trauma insurance typically pays a lump sum if the insured person is diagnosed with a critical illness or injury as specified in the policy, such as cancer, stroke, coronary bypass or heart attack. While a SMSF can hold trauma insurance, there may be difficulty in accessing the funds, preretirement. We recommend you speak with your financial adviser or review your insurance needs at least annually.
Give Effect to the Investment Strategy SMSF Trustees must formulate and regularly review their fund’s investment strategy. You must also give effect to an investment strategy that has regard to the whole of the fund’s circumstances. This simply means ensuring your fund’s investments are in accordance with the investment strategy.
When to review the Investment Strategy The investment strategy should be reviewed regularly to ensure it continues to meet the current and future needs of the members. Certain significant events should also prompt you to review your strategy, such as: a market correction; when a new member joins the fund; and when a member commences receiving a pension. The ATO recommends that the investment strategy is reviewed at least annually and that the document that you have undertaken this review and any decisions made arising from the review. This could be done in the annual trustee meeting minutes.
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SMSF Auditor’s review When conducting the annual audit, the SMSF auditor will check whether the fund has met the investment strategy requirements under the super laws for the relevant financial year. The SMSF auditor will check that: the SMSF had an investment strategy in place for the relevant financial year; the fund’s investments were in accordance with that strategy; and the investment strategy had been reviewed during the relevant financial year. Your SMSF Investment Strategy should be a formal document that is full executed, that is signed and dated.
Who can help prepare the Investment Strategy? If you require assistance with the preparation of an investment strategy, you should consider seeking advice from your licensed financial adviser.
Jacqueline Hodges is a Chartered Accountant, Registered Tax Agent and SMSF Auditor. She is a Financial Adviser and an authorised representative of Wealth Today. She has a wealth of experience having worked in the financial services sector for most of her career. Jacqueline is a firm believer in continuing education and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (UQ), a Master of Taxation (UM), and a Financial Planning Certificate. She established her own accounting firm servicing individuals and small businesses in 2005 and complemented the business in 2015 with the opening of the financial advice division. Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and may not be relevant to your personal circumstance and needs. Taxation, legal and other matters referred to in this article are of a general nature only and are based on laws existing at the time and should not be relied upon in place of appropriate professional advice. We recommend that you assess whether the information is appropriate to your needs and if appropriate speak with a financial adviser to discuss your needs, financial situation and investment objectives. HQ Wealth Pty Ltd as trustee for HQ Wealth (CAR 1238791) and Jacqueline Hodges (AR 1238790) are Authorised Representatives of Wealth Today Pty Ltd (ABN 62 133 393 263), AFSL 340289.
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In Conversation with Amazing Australian Women:
Jennifer Jarrard
This month Hepburn in our second interview with an amazing Australian woman we spoke with Jennifer Jarrard. During the interview, Jennifer chatted about her current role with World Commerce and Contracting, Six Thinking Hats, Possibility Thinking and Reading Strategically.
We found out that Six thinking Hats is not just for the corporate world, but can be used at an individual level in everyday life. Jennifer walks through a practical example of using the Six Thinking Hats to buy a house.
Jennifer is the Director of Global Member Organisations with the World Commerce and Contracting Association. Prior to joining WorldCC, Jennifer was an international trainer and speaker on Creative Thinking and a world member champion. Jennifer reveals the truth that lead her to the new role.
Jennifer also reveals her resilient, resourceful, sustainable, environmental and caring side. During COVID-19 and living through the Victorian lockdown, Jennifer maintained her positive attitude by sharing and caring.
“I had a golf ball size tumour in my brain.” During the conversation Jennifer discusses her realisation that you can learn to think, the importance of memory, Mind Maps, Six Thinking Hats, and Strategic Reading, Lateral thinking and Possibility thinking.
“Never say no, always be open to opportunities, open to ideas.”
“I stand on the shoulders of giants such as Tony Buzan and Edward de Bono, these thinking pioneers.”
“Is a glass half full or half empty? The key point is a glass is refillable.” She’s creative, she’s innovative, she’s a lateral thinker, she’s a possibilities thinker, she’s amazing. We invite you to find out more about Jennifer’s journey and her views on Contract Management, Creative Thinking, and Dr Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats. You can watch the interview on our YouTube channel or listen to our podcast. We invite you to subscribe to our YouTube channel and Podcasts to listen to future episodes. Find us on YouTube: Hepburn Magazine In Conversation with Amazing Australian Women – Jennifer Jarrard | Episode 2
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In Conversation with Aspiring Australian Women:
This month Hepburn shares our online interview with an aspiring Australian woman: Peta Warby. Peta is the founder of Saname, a health supplement business that specialises in P360 Hydrolysed Collagen Peptide. During the interview, Peta chats about her business aspirations and her beliefs. Having recently started her business, Peta is the perfect guest for our In Conversation with Aspiring Women series. However, we found that she is also an amazing woman in the way she operates her business and seizes the new opportunities of life. Peta believes in a balanced lifestyle and is determined to create a business that offers personalised, holistic advice.
“We are all different, 20% of our makeup is our genes, the other 80% is you, it’s your lifestyle, your body, your habits, your behaviours.”
Peta Warby “I’m a bit of a foodie, I love food, I love the taste, I love the texture, it’s got to have aroma, I like to be able to smell it, taste it and feel it doing good for me! And when I look at my products that’s the sensation I want to impart on my customers.” Peta offers a powerful, honest, serendacious perspective. Not sure if serendacious is actually a word? Peta is a creative at heart, a true possibilities thinker. She invented the word serendacious, which means “one who possesses a charismatic presence on an emotional, mental, and spiritual level”. We are helping her get serendacious listed in the Oxford dictionary. We invite you to find out more about Peta’s therapeutic journey, her views on how to achieve long-lasting, vitality and health, succeed in life and leave your advice to Peta in the comments. You can watch the interview on our YouTube channel or listen to our podcast. We invite you to subscribe to our YouTube channel and Podcasts to listen to future episodes.
Peta reveals the challenge she has faced with weight-loss and yoyo dieting prior to discovering how to maintain the size that she believes is right for her.
Find us on YouTube: Hepburn Magazine In Conversation with Aspiring Australian Women – Peta Warby | Episode 2
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How to Make Money from your passion past-time At this time of year you might find your deep desire to change your career path is calling you to act. Or you may find you need to supplement your income. Last year has been pretty tough and most of us have suffered wage reductions, job insecurity, reduced hours, and workplace isolation. Rather than reflect on the negatives, start this new year by considering possibilities and opportunities. It is time to find out how to make money from your passion?
Passion Wealth Building Exercise Do you have something that you are really passionate about? If your answer is yes, then that’s great. It means you have something in your life that you care about, that drives you, that you find fun and fulfilling, something that is personal to you. But, will that passion make you money? Enough money to support you and make you a profit.
Start by choosing a day to sit quietly to reflect and do the exercise. You will need your computer, blank paper, or a journal to help explore your thoughts and record your answers. Ask yourself the following questions: Do I want to share my passion with others? Do I want to earn money from this passion? How can I earn money from this passion? Will others want to buy my passion? Will I make enough money from my passion? Will I make a profit from my passion? How long will it take to make a profit from my passion? How much will I need to invest to start sharing my passion? How long do I want to keep selling my passion? What will I do when I want to stop selling my passion? When ready to move on, will I sell my passion business?
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Finding your Passion Wealth Building Purpose Before you start planning your passion wealth building exercise it is worth reflecting on your purpose. We all have a purpose in life, but sometimes we need help to identify that purpose. Two simple questions to help identify your purpose are: What do you love to do? What comes easily to you?
Next consider the qualities that you like to express most to others. This is how others will identify you. Two simple questions to help identify your qualities are: What are two qualities that I most enjoy expressing? What are two ways that I most enjoy expressing those qualities?
Finally, combine your purpose and qualities into a Passion Wealth Business Purpose Statement. This will be useful in telling others what you do and how you will do it. For example, if you love making herbal teas, you might say: I love making herbal teas I can easily think of new infusion combinations I most enjoy fun and laughter I enjoy expressing the sharing and refreshing My herbal teas are for sharing and refreshing people to bring fun and laughter.
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Wealth Business Plan Now that you have completed the Passion Wealth Building Exercise and you know what your passion and purpose is, it is time to create your passion wealth business action plan. Start by choosing a day to sit quietly to reflect and prepare the plan. You will need your computer, or blank paper to help develop the plan. A mind mapping tool can help identify revenue streams, suppliers and other resource needs. Download the Hepburn Business Plan Template at https://.hepburnmag.co/solutions The business plan is a guide to starting your business. We recommend that you seek the advice of professional business advisers, including an accountant, lawyer, marketer and mentor.
Creating your Passion Wealth Business Action Plan Now that you have completed the Passion Wealth Building Exercise and you know what your passion and purpose is, it is time to create your passion wealth business action plan. Again, start by choosing a day to sit quietly to reflect on the actions and prepare the plan. You will need your computer, or a blank paper to help develop the plan. Post-it notes can be an easy way to help focus the priority of action items. Download the Hepburn Action Plan Template at https://.hepburnmag.co/solutions
Warning Unless you have a backup plan, a horde of cash under the bed, won lotto or expect a large sum of money to fall into your lap: Don’t quit your day job! Well not just yet! Wait until you have built some foundations to your new venture or know that you are earning sufficient regular income to support your living costs and enjoy a comfortable living.
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Making the Next Move By Sushmita Sharma
With years of experience in your industry, you have become perfect at what you do. You have acquired a unique skill set and have polished them throughout your tenure. Now, it is time to make the next move and advance in your career.
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According to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency’s dataset, women represent 17.1% of CEOs and 31.5% of key management personnel. However, 34% of boards and governing bodies have no female directors, representing the demand for women leaders to rise up the career ladder. Whether you are adding more responsibilities to your current role or getting promoted to a higher position, there is always an opportunity to grow in your career. However, it is not a simple and straightforward process but a complex journey of careful planning and strategic thinking. This journey of climbing your career ladder can be influenced by both internal and external factors.
Internal factors
External factors
Motivation
Work Environment
Everything begins with a spark of motivation within your heart. When you are motivated to reach your goal, you fight all the other challenges that may come in your journey. Motivation gives you a purpose to wake up every morning and work hard. It improves your performance as well as the way you perceive your goal. So, the very first internal factor that you need to address is motivation. Intrinsic motivation is driven by internal desire to achieve something. Set a goal that inspires you to be better and pushes you to deliver your best. Surround yourself with people who motivate you to meet your goal. Once you find your motivation to progress in your career, nothing can ever stop you.
The possibility and pace of your career progression directly depends on the type of your industry. Some industries are rapidly developing and offer a faster growing environment. For example, the technology sector is thriving in Australia and offers a plethora of opportunities. Contrastingly, the travel and hospitality industry has taken a massive hit during COVID-19 and may not offer strong career support in the near future. Regardless of the nature of your industry, your mentor or boss also plays a significant role in your career progression. An inspiring and influential mentor will present you the right projects and opportunities that can help you develop your skills and advance in your career. Their professional guidance will motivate you to explore the dynamics of the industry and also learn how to tackle various challenges in the field. So, choose your industry wisely but also choose a mentor that inspires you.
Time Opportunities come and go but time once gone, never comes back. When you are inundated with work, it can be challenging to find time to think and plan about your future. However, you must remember that your future is only built by what you choose to do today. Take little steps to manage time at and outside of work. Prioritise more important tasks but also take out some time to plan for your progression. The significance of time management in the journey of career development must not be trivialised.
Dedication Your progression is defined by how dedicated you are. Your determination and dedication in the process enable you to move past the obstacles that lie in your career path. Being dedicated to your goal will make you more focused and give you the perseverance to deliver your best efforts. Dedication comes from discipline and motivation. When you are planning for time management, don’t forget to set a routine. Breaking a big goal to several little goals will prevent the risk of burnout in the process and help you remain dedicated.
Social Network The people you surround yourself with, play a crucial role in driving your intrinsic motivation to reach a goal. Meet influential leaders in your industry and grow your social network, even if you are not actively looking for new roles. The most convenient ways to grow your network is attending business conferences in your industry and joining industry groups. You will get a chance to network with like-minded professionals that will inspire you to grow. Your friends and family can also influence your motivation in this progression. Stay close to those who bring positivity in your life and motivate you to succeed. Once you have addressed these internal and external factors, you can focus your attention on building a plan to make the next move.
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Getting there Reflect Before taking the first step, you must reflect on where you currently are. As you read through the internal and external factors, you must have related them to your current circumstances. Figure out which factors are in your favour and which factors need improvement.
Define your goals Knowing what you have and where you currently stand will consolidate where you want to be. To be dedicated and motivated, you must set a firm goal. Begin by defining success. What does success mean to you? Imagine yourself five years from now. Creating a vision for your future self will allow you to set a career goal and remain mentally focused on getting there.
Reflect Again After setting your goal, reflect again on your current professional position and available resources. Improve on the factors that you lack, and polish the skills that you have.
Plan and Strategise This is the last stage of the planning journey but the first stage where you become ready to make the move. By now, you know what you have and what you need to be where you want to be. Now you will make a plan to strategically use the internal and external resources to reach your set goal. Make a journal where you map out various paths that can possibly lead you to your goal. Shortlist the most feasible ones and rank them in terms of convenience, time, and professional outcome. Making this plan will give you a direction to reach your goal. Stay motivated and dedicated to get there!
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Passion 1. Any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate 2. A strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything
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Overcoming Stress this Christmas By Sushmita Sharma
‘Tis the Season! It is the time of the year that is awaited by many. Christmas, the time when we finally use our annual leave from work to relax and refresh, meet up with friends and family again, indulge in a delicious feast, and give and receive gifts. Lovely! But for many, Christmas can result in increased anxiety levels and be extremely stressful, especially financially and mentally.
This year has already taken a big hit on our finances and mental health, and we are not in for any more surprises. With industries shut and people locked in their homes, our lifestyles and economy were greatly challenged. Thousands of women lost their jobs and healthcare professionals reported a dramatic surge in mental health issues. After all this havoc, we are now one-year deep in the pandemic and can only hope for some good news regarding the vaccine. As we approach Christmas during this pandemic, it is essential to take care of our mental health and finances to overcome the Christmas anxiety.
There can be multiple reasons that can cause anxiety or stress around Christmas. Meeting up with your family (it’s not always fun), overspending on gifts, making a meal, gaining extra weight, finding a date if you’re single, decorating your house, fulfilling your kids’ demands, and the list goes on! So, here are some easy tips that you can use to save your budget and protect your mental health this Christmas.
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Plan, Plan, and Plan
Balance, Balance, and Balance
Plan your expenses
Balance your diet
Buying gifts, going out for fine dining, partying with friends, traveling to see your family, everything comes from money! In the festive flow, we tend to freely spend on so many little things that can add up to a big amount in the end. This Christmas, set a budget based on your expenses and try to stick to it. But first, set some money aside for your usual expenses like rent or mortgage etc. Nobody likes to pay huge bills in the beginning of a new year. Based on your budget, take out cash or use your debit card to make any payments. Set a reminder on your phone for every morning and once during the daytime that will remind you of your budget. This will keep you on track, but you must be personally dedicated to maintaining your budget as well.
Cakes, candies, cookies, cocktails, Christmas puddings, yum! But they are all packed with calories that contribute to your ‘holiday weight’. Moreover, high calorie foods and drinks are exactly what you crave in stressful times. This Christmas, replace your sugary snacks with healthier options that are equally delicious. Try not to overindulge in the festivity by eating uncontrollably. Keep a count of your calories and balance your diet with some workout sessions.
Plan your schedule Time management is the key to a comfortable and stress-free Christmas. You do not want to use up all days of your annual leave and then go back to work all tired. Plan your schedule so that you have some time to unwind, relax, and be refreshed for the next year. There are many obligations and responsibilities around Christmas. You must decide and plan a week ahead on which tasks are worth your time. Once you know your high-priority tasks, make a calendar. Creating a calendar will give you a quick snapshot of how busy your Christmas looks. This will help you organise your time better and have a calmer and more relaxed Christmas.
Balance your work We are all workaholics, and we are proud of it! But this is Christmas and you need a break. You have worked hard throughout the year and now you deserve some time to sit back and relax. Stop worrying about work and your upcoming projects. When you go for your leave, try to decrease your screen time. Give yourself a break, you deserve it!
Balance your social life Laughter is the best medicine! You will be meeting with your friends and family after a long time. It can be stressful. Remember to balance your social life and meet only the people you really care about. Respect yourself enough to distance yourself from people who do not make you happy! You do not have to feel guilty for not meeting the cousins that you do not like.
Plan your future Christmas may not be the best time to worry about your future. However, it is always wise to think about how you want to welcome the new year. When you organise your budget and schedule for Christmas, use some time to think about your plan for the first month of the next year too. This will make your transition to the new year smoother.
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Love, Love, and Love
Give, Give, and Give
Love your family
Give Gifts
Big or small, families always have that one person you cannot stand for more than an hour, but they are still your family! Keep your differences aside for one day. Treat each member with love, respect, and kindness.
Buying gifts is probably the first thing that comes to mind when we sit to calculate the budget for Christmas. This may sound unconventional, but gifts do not have to be expensive, material purchases to be extraordinary. Gifts can be experiential too. You can gift a luxurious spa appointment to the important ladies in your life. For men, you can buy tickets to a sports game. Such gifts are more thoughtful and are worth every cent! Whatever you decide, remember to stay in your planned budget.
Love your kids For most kids, Christmas is their favourite time of the year. Kids can increase your stress levels with their demands during holidays. Remain calm and do not let your stress set a bad example for the kids around you. Pour your love and attention on your kids, niece, and nephews. These times of childhood become some memorable moments in a persons’ life. Make sure that you play a happy role in their memories.
Love yourself Before you love someone else, love yourself. If you feel happy and positive, you will make others feel happy and positive. Buy yourself a gift too. Go to that restaurant that you have been wanting to go. Spend some time with yourself and introspect on life. Use the zest of festivities to explore and follow your deepest desires. Love others but love yourself first!
Give Peace It is the season of giving. It is the season of spreading joy. This year has been stressful for everyone around us. Some people lost their loved ones while some have not seen their loved ones in months. Not everyone will be busy meeting people. Christmas can be a lonely time, especially for those who carry the memories of the lost ones. This Christmas especially demands for more peace and kindness from us. Don’t let your stress take away someone’s joy. Be more empathetic towards others’ feelings. Whenever you get a chance, make someone smile with your positivity and kindness.
Give a future You have worked hard to be where you are. However, there are people who are still struggling and striving to achieve success. This Christmas, contribute to someone’s success by donating to charities that support young aspirants. Give someone the gift of a successful future! Christmas or any other day of the year is as beautiful as you make it. Remember to breathe in and embrace the beauty in every day. Kill the stress with your beautiful smile and have a fantastic Christmas!
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Inspiring International Woman:
Fiona Wood By Joyclyn O’Neill
In the spirit of medical miracles, and the desire to see relief from the agony of the global pandemic, I thought to look back to other massive events, the medical possibilities and the therapeutic visionaries, modern day healers, medical doctors who brought relief to victims and created innovative impact. While medicine was a glass ceiling profession, outside the reach of women in a formal sense, women have practiced medical science for millennia. On the Diseases and Cures of Women, is the first known medical text, written by a female physician, Metrodora of Athens. Agnodice, is recorded as the first female to legally practice medicine. Both circa 300BC. Yet it is in the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt, that records MeritPtah, circa 2700BC, and she is the earliest known female physician. If we fast forward to the 20th century, we will all recall from our history lessons, the Nobel Prize winner Marie Curie, for identifying polonium and radium and inventing the x-ray. We may also know, Virginia Apgar, who invented the apgar score used for assessing neo-natal health, and Mary-Claire King who discovered the BCRA1 gene, the breast and ovarian cancer indicator gene.
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Fast forwarding again to the 21st century, we introduce, Professor Fiona Wood. While living in Australia since the 80’s, we include English born, Prof. Fiona Wood for her enormous contribution to medical science and medical technology, which has had a profound international impact. Fiona Wood, became Western Australia’s first female plastic surgeon in 1991. Since that time, Prof. Wood has dedicated her research to improving the outcomes for burns patients and expanding the knowledge of burns, and scarless, wound healing. Along with co-inventor Marie Stoner, Prof Wood pioneered the innovative ‘spray-on skin’ technique, the technique that is today is used worldwide. Prof Wood, believes collaboration is the key to the best possible outcomes.
“I don’t think any of us should be average. Everybody’s got a gift. The chance of finding your gift and then sharing it. There’s just no room in this world to be average, you need to be the best you can be.”
It was a global event that catapulted Prof Wood and the importance of burns treatment and medicine into the international spotlight. In 2002, following what was known as the “Bali Bombings”, 28 patients suffering with up to 92% body burns, infections and delayed shock were brought to the Royal Perth Hospital. Prof Wood led a team of 19 surgeons and 130 medical staff who worked around the clock across 4 operating theatres to save and improve the quality of life of the 25 survivors.
“We’re not able to do anything about the bomb, but we can do something about the results. We’re able to heal the people – not all of them. Some people died. But we’re able to heal people, so we’re doing something positive. And that’s a great motivator.” By Life@Microsoft Australia - Professor Fiona Wood - 2012 Imagine Cup Announcement Uploaded by Magnus Manske, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index. php?curid=29334245
Prof. Wood’s spray-on skin technique involves spraying on skin cells that are grown from a small patch of healthy skin taken from the burn patient. This technique reduced the skin culturing time from 21 days to five days.
“So set yourself up for success by thinking about staying healthy; fit and healthy. That’s number one. Set yourself up for success.”
Prof. Wood is considered an Australian living treasure and was voted most trusted person six years in a row.
In April, 2000, Prof Wood established the Fiona Wood Foundation: to conduct further research into burns, skin, tissue engineering and set global standards and care in repair, reconstruction and regeneration, with the aim of improving patient quality of life and return to pre-injury condition. The foundation is a registered charity and is a Deductible gift recipient status. If you would like to find out more about the Fiona Wood Foundation visit: www.fionawoodfoundation.com. There are many such medical practitioners to admire throughout history both male and female, and we thank them all for their contributions to medicine, medical knowledge, and medical practice. Hepburn | 55
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December 20 is International Sangria Day, so we invite you to try our Summer Fruit Sangria and this sans alcohol Summer Breeze Mocktail. For our spirited reader, try your own experiment this season with our Apricot Infused Brandy recipe.
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Cocktail Summer Fruit Sangria Ingredients
1 Bottle Red or White Wine
Equipment
90mls Apricot Brandy 500mls Ginger ale
Large Pitcher or Punch bowl HiBall or punch glass for serving
1 Lemon 1 Orange 1 Lime 1 Peach 1/2 cup Strawberries 1/2 cup Blueberries 1/2 cup Lemonade 1/2 cup Sugar Ice
Directions
Variations
1. Slice lemon, orange, line and peach into wedges.
Substitute brandy with the flavour of your choice, plain, peach or berry.
2. Pour wine into a serving pitcher and squeeze juice form citrus wedges into the wine. 3. Remove seeds from the citrus wedges and add into the serving pitcher. 4. Add the peach, berries, lemonade, sugar, and apricot brandy into the pitcher. 5. Chill overnight to marry the flavours. 6. Add Ginger Ale and ice just before serving.
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For a tropical blend, add a can of crushed pineapple and mint leaves.
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Mocktail Summer Breeze Ingredients 600mls Grape Juice 600mls Sparkling Water 200mls Cranberry Juice Seasonal Fruit (grapes, oranges, peaches, strawberries, apples, blueberries) Chopped herbs Ice
Equipment Large Pitcher or Punch bowl Mason Jars or punch glasses for serving
Directions 1. Add the grape juice, orange juice, and sparkling water to a large pitcher 2. Roughly chop fruit and add to the pitcher 3. Allow to chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. 4. When ready to serve add ice and garnish with mint leaves
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Infuse your own Apricot Infused Brandy Ingredients
2 cups Brandy
Equipment
1 cup Water
2 Large Mason Jars Sieve or Cheesecloth
1/3 cup Sugar 500g dried apricots 1 ½ tbsp. honey
Directions
Variations
1. Combine water, sugar and honey in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
Peachy Blush: substitute apricots with 2 peaches, 1/2 cinnamon stick, 1tsp nutmeg, 2 cloves
2. Allow syrup to cool slightly and combine with brandy and fruit in quart-sized mason jar 3. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 4 to 8 weeks, shaking every few days 4. After 4 weeks (up to 8 weeks), Strain brandy through a double layer of dampened cheesecloth or coffee filter into a clean container.
For a spicy, sharp twist, substitute apricots with 60gms Ginger, 1 orange, 1 Vanilla Bean (remove vanilla bean after one day)
5. Press as much brandy out of the apricots as possible. Reserve apricots for another use. 6. Seal brandy and store for up to one year.
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Canapes Festive Fromage Delights Lemon & Dill 150g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Equipment Medium bowl
100g cream cheese
9 Small bowls
1 tbs Dijon mustard
Electric beater or spatula
50g chopped fresh dill
Serving platter
1lemon zest
Salmon & Sesame 150g feta cheese 50g cream cheese Slices of smoked salmon 50g sesame seeds
Tomato & Herb 150g feta cheese 50g cream cheese 200g dill, cilantro, parsley & chives 100g dried tomatoes, chopped
Apricot & Walnut 150g cream cheese 50g blue cheese, crumbled 12dried apricots 5 tbs toasted walnuts chopped
Cranberry & Pistachio
Directions 1. Mix cheese in a bowl with electric beaters or spatula to combine. Lemon & Dill: Fold Dijon mustard through the cheese mixture. Apricot & Walnut: Stir in apricots, half the chopped walnuts. Strawberry & Pistachio: Stir in the honey and then fold in the strawberries. 2. Using a teaspoon, take a little of the cheese mix and roll it to form a ball. 3. Arrange coating ingredients in the small bowls 4. Roll the balls in coating ingredients to cover the entire surface.
150g feta cheese
5. Skewer with bamboo picks and arrange on a serving platter.
50g cream cheese
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
50g dried cranberries 50g pistachios chopped
Strawberry & Pistachio 150g feta cheese 200g strawberries 1 tbs honey 1 tbs pistachios chopped
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Smoked Trout and Cucumber Melba Toasts Ingredients
100g Sour cream or crème fraîche
Equipment
500g Smoked Tasmanian trout 16 slices Seeded Bread or Melba Toast
Medium bowl Mandolin Bread board Bread Knife
2 tbs finely chopped Dill, plus extra to serve 1 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1Lemon juiced and zested 1 Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced Salmon roe, to serve
Directions 1. Whisk sour cream or crème fraîche, rind, juice, dill and oil in a bowl to combine. 2. Season and add 1 tbs warm water to thin slightly. 3. Stir in the smoked trout to combine and refrigerate until required. 4. Trim crusts from bread, toast cut into 4 squares 5. Spread op with the smoked trout mixture 6. Top with cucumber slices, roe, dill and lemon rind.
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How the Cosmopolitan Cocktail Made Its Comeback By Mel How
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R
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That something would of course be Madonna, photographed at a Sony Grammy Awards afterparty sipping on a Cosmo at the World-famous Rainbow Room in Manhattan. The only thing bartenders could do to avoid making them was literally refuse, and they did. Like everything trendy, the Cosmopolitan became passé eventually and drifted into oblivion. Now, twenty years on, it’s making a triumphant comeback to rival the scrunchie. What was cast aside as a girly drink for two decades is now back in pop culture. Bartenders are no longer knocking them, and celebrities like Jennifer Lopez have been spotted imbibing. It shouldn’t be that surprising that the Cosmo is back. We’re in the depths of a cocktail renaissance and bartenders have been re-introducing all the lost and forgotten classics. They know that all they need is a pop star, celeb or supermodel to be seen sipping and fans scramble to get their lips around one. Instant notoriety. If you’re ready to try a Cosmo and want to know how one tastes, it's the perfect blend of sweet, tart and sour. Perfectly refreshing, especially when served ice cold in a chilled martini glass, making it a superb alternative to a Rosé on a summer day. See, it’s not just a fashion accessory after all. With Cosmos cool again, we’ll be seeing more trendy drink brands landing in local bottlo’s and online. Non-alcoholic cocktail bases are popping up, making it simple to just add alcohol and shakeup a Cosmo. For those that can’t be bothered with the fuss of measuring and shaking, keep your eye out for ready to drink, bottled Cosmos you simply chill and serve. Either way, Cosmos are set to be all the rage this summer as Aussies find ways to add some glamour to their home imbibing. It may be impossible to popularise the Cosmo as much as they did in the ‘80s, 90’s or early naughties, but the second coming of the Cosmo is set whether those pesky bartenders like it or not. It’s time to channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw and prepare yourself for a nostalgic reunion. The Cosmo is back in vogue.
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Rendezvous This year, the hospitality industry has suffered tremendously. We want to support our local restaurants, cafes and coffee bars and let them know how much we love seeing their cheery smiles. Each issue, we will feature one of our readers’ local café, restaurant or coffee bar. We invite you to tell us five things you like about your favourite place. You can let us know on our website, send us an email, or visit our Facebook group. We will select the best reader’s choice. The best letter will get a lunch for you and a friend on us.
St Shoebill’s is a really interesting name. Sam loves animals and wildlife in general. Sam told us, they had known about the Shoebill for a while and chose this bird to represent the business as it is a strong, tall and powerful bird that seems to know the direction it is going in. To Sam the shoebill makes a statement. They want the café to be strong and powerful, to succeed and grow. Sam describes himself and his wife as highly driven and competitive. Their focus for the restaurant is on quality. The dream is not there yet, but they are going to work hard to get there.
This issue we feature one of our favourite restaurants and our next door neighbour, St Shoebill’s in Ipswich. St Shoebill’s is a new restaurant in town and is already attracting the local crowd with their charm and distinctive menu.
St Shoebill’s Located in Ipswich’s Top of the Town dining precinct and housed in one of the city’s heritage buildings, St Shoebill’s is a welcome surprise. The front entrance is inviting, and the interior is friendly and open with an industrial edge. St Shoebill’s owners, Sam Ladson and his wife Kim, are not new to the hospitality industry, having owned another café at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. Sam has had a few business iterations; he is a builder by trade and particularly like the double brick interior and said it was the building that allowed him to picture and imagine the possibilities. He loves to travel and gain inspiration from the architecture in Europe and Asia. He sees architecture and design as a creative source of inspiration from which he can develop ideas to implement here.
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Sam and Kym have started up two restaurants. Their first restaurant was purchased by Freedom Hub, to become an ethical café. Freedom hub is a Not For Profit organization based in Sydney and the Gold Coast, that helps victims of modern slavery rebuild their live. No wonder we love St Shoebill’s. Sam’s advice to someone who wants to start a business: There is no downtime Be prepared to put in 110% effort Be there, to control it 24/7 You need one to two years to build the business You really need to take one small step at a time, don’t try to do everything too fast Have something that you do outside of the business to help you remain positive.
“Make a plan and stick to it. It is a lot of planning and a lot of hard work. You have got to stick to your vision and make it happen.” The restaurant offers breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a modern Vietnamese style menu and refreshing freshly pressed juices. Today we tried a freshly made Bao with spicy pork and a Raspberry Candy Coffee, and a Bibimbap with a Watermelon Delight pressed juice. We have been there a few times and will definitely be going back. The coffee in pour is ONA Coffee, and Australian Aeropress Champion barista Isabella Willis (Issy) will delight you with her crema creations. You can enjoy ONA coffee, Byron Bay loose leaf teas, Prana Chai, Mork hot chocolate and more.
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Leisure 1. Freedom from the demands of work or duty 2. Unhurried ease
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Relaxing Resort Retreat or Eco-Friendly Escape With Christmas looming and borders opening, now is a great time to start preparing for a relaxing resort retreat or eco-friendly escape. Balmy sunsets, festive cuisine, sunset cocktails, and the intoxication of fresh air are treasures to enhance your mind, body and soul and bring joyous closure to this year. Here are our picks for the best holiday vacation destinations. Jonah’s
Lake House
Jonah's overlooking Whale Beach, on Sydney’s Norther Beaches is one of Australia’s most spectacular ocean retreats. Renowned for its luxury, privacy and comfort, and uninterrupted view do the Pacific Ocean, it is the perfect location to escape, relax and indulge. Jonah’s award-winning restaurant offers Contemporary Australian cuisine and an extensive wine list. If you are looking for a body, mind and soul unwind, there is an in room beauty/therapy service or an inroom yoga experience. Or enjoy some activities: you can walk down to the beach and dip your toes in the surf, walk to the lighthouse, tee-off on the green, or explore the beauty of Pittwater by kayak, relax under the sails during a private charter or see Sydney’s skyline by seaplane.
Lake House rests on the shores of beautiful Lake Daylesford, just one hour north of Melbourne. Described as a hotel with heart and soul, you can enjoy a relaxing retreat, stroll around the lake, or explore the gardens and see sculptures, local artworks, outdoor terraces and a myriad of native and introduced trees, Bring our the twitcher in you as you spy rosellas, parrots, kingfishers and kookaburras. For the active you there a plenty of classes, from cooking and art to photography. You couldn’t stay here without visiting Hepburn Springs for a healthy, rejuvenating dip in the mineral springs.
Longitude 131° Longitude 131°, resting in the red-rust dunes and with views direct to Uluru (Ayers Rock) and across the desert to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), is Australia’s most celebrated luxury camp. If you are seeking a connection with the outback landscape and its heritage, join these tented pavilions. You will be able to explore the incredible Red Centre, discover vibrant Aboriginal artworks alongside relics from the region’s explorers. Awaken your senses with Aboriginal massage techniques and local natural healing ingredients like irmnagka-irmangka offer a revitalising and relaxing spa experience in Spa Kinara. You will enjoy a contemporary Australian cuisine and friendly staff ready to share a yarn.
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Lizard island Lizard island, is the only resort located on a 1,013-hectare National Park and is literally on the Great Barrier Reef, if you cherish seclusion and natural privacy, you will enjoy escaping to your own private beach, exploring the reef, seeing the incredible nature, while not seeing another person. You can explore on your own or take a guided tour of the reefs. If you seek a challenge, you’ll be thrilled by the hike to the top of Cook’s Look. If you can’t keep still, there are plenty of activities to keep you going, from diving, snorkelling, fishing, paddle boarding, and glass bottom sea kayaking.
Sea Dragon Lodge Sea Dragon Lodge, on Kangaroo Island, offers luxury, seafront accommodation and the privacy of your own villa, set in a 250 wildlife sanctuary. With access to the resorts own private beach on Pink Bay, you’ll experience wildlife at your doorstep. The sanctuary is the home to most species of animal living on Kangaroo Island, (except Koalas). You will see kangaroos and wallabies, you might also see an echidna, or goanna and perhaps a pod of dolphins passing through the bay. Sea Dragon Lodge is truly a wildlife lovers dream come true.
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El Questro Homestead
Swell Lodge
El Questro Homestead, is nestled within the Kimberley’s vast and ancient landscape and burnt-orange cliffs. With lush, green lawns and avenues of frangipani trees, you will sense you are in the tropics. Bedrooms are cantilevered over the still and tranquil Chamberlain River. You will awakened to birdsong and be fascinated by the blanket of stars in the night sky. During a stay at the Homestead guests are offered complimentary excursions, allowing for a fully immersive Kimberley experience. It’s a chose your own adventure stay, with different experiences on offer depending on the time of year you plan to stay.
Swell Lodge, a world-class eco-resort on Christmas Island, is the only accommodation located inside the national park. Nestled in remote coastal wilderness, you’ll enjoy ocean views with floor-to-ceiling windows and massive decks. As Being an eco-resort you will appreciate the environmentally friendly touches such as solar power, energy-efficient appliances and odourless composting toilets. The guided daily activities include photography, red-crab migration, scubadiving, bird watching, turtle watching, snorkelling, and golf. There are walks for all abilities to explore the Island’s extraordinary forests, wetlands and beaches.
Capella Lodge Capella Lodge, rests above Lovers Bay on Lord Howe Island and sits at the foot of twin peaks Mount Gower and Mount Lidgbird. The lodge is inspired by the carefree spirit of the Australian beach house and you’ll enjoy uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean and be captivated by views to the mountains. Over 70% of the island is a protected park reserve, and the surrounding ocean is a protected Marine Park. You’ll also enjoy the peace and quiet of small-island living with around 400 residents and only 400 visitors allowed on Lord Howe at any one time. Lord Howe is small at only 11km long and between 0.3 and 2km wide. If it’s a restful vacation you seek, you will find activities to suit from snorkelling, exploring, cycling, sampling the local wild lemon and hibiscus infused gin or going for a skinnydip at Lovers Bay. Or take the challenge and hike Mount Gower or take the Malabar walk. Don’t forget you camera!
Relaxing at a luxury resort or escaping to an eco-lodge island destination is a perfect end to 2020. Traveling can rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul and open you to new possibilities for 2021 and the New Year. You deserve a new beginning, search your purpose, find your soulmate or just be in a place that brings you closer to you. Enjoy!
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Tall Ships & Romance
We often romance about the luxury of sailing on a private yacht through the turquoise Whitsunday waters, being indulged while island hopping around Thailand’s west coast, waltzing through a fairytale journey down the River Rhine, inhaling the azure stillness of the Agean Sea whilst swathing in tradition, or lazing on a chais longue aboard a luxury cruise liner with unending views of the Pacific and glimpse of its beckoning Islands.
While we are enamoured by the sight of Tall Ships, and they are appealing, we rarely acquaint tall, ships & romance. And unless we have some sea knowledge, apart from the billowing sails we barely think of a Tall, Ship & romance. Yet, Tall Ships are parting the waters and channelling a path beyond the intimate luxury afternoon cruise to offer a luxury cruising experience. We can’t promise you will meet the love of your life but you may fall in love with the tall ship for life!
What is a Tall ship A tall ship is a class of large, sailing ships, usually at least 40ft long, with traditional rigging. The class includes schooners, brigantines, brigs, barques and full-rigged ships. Rigging refers to the sails and includes square rigs, gaff rigs, topmasts, and top sails. But we are not here to learn how to rig a tall ship. We are exploring the cruises available this season.
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Getting your toes wet If you are not sure about adventure aboard a tall ship, there are many ways you can test the water! We suggest you enjoy a short day trip to see whether the experience delights you. Follow this with a twilight soiree to become enchanted by the romance of the tall ship. If you find yourself wanting more of a voyage, you will be mesmerised by a multi-day tall ship sailing trip. It could be a fun as a private charter with a group of friends or an adventure if joining mutli-day tour.
Here’s Our Pick for the Tall Ship Short Sails Enterprise Leaving from Williamstown, Victoria, Enterprise is a traditionally built and rigged wooden sailing ship. She is a replica of the ship that sailed from Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) in 1835 bringing the first permanent white settlers to William St, marking the birth Melbourne. Between, late November through to April, you can enjoy a short sailing adventure around Port Phillip Bay during a 1 hour sail on the Third Sunday of each month or a 1.5 Hour Evening Sails on select Saturday evenings during Daylight Savings Time. Private Charter and sail training is available.
Southern Swan and Soren Larsen Beautiful and magnificent, the Southern Swan a three-masted barquentine and the Soren Larsen a Brigantine depart from Campbell’s Cove, Circular Quay, in Sydney. These tall ships are authentic Danish trading ships built in the early 1900’s. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment or get involved in this interactive, Tall Ship Cruise and become a sailor or yester-year: try your hand steering, help hoist the sails or heave on a rope. There are plenty of cruise options: champagne brunch, twilight dinner, evening canapes. There’s also many themed cruises including, whale and sail, clay shooting, pirates mutiny and convicts, castles and champagne. Private and Group Functions available.
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Lady Nelson A magnificent replica of the 1799 Brig, which set out on a voyage of discovery. The crew first sighted new Holland; around Mount Gambier; in 1800 and became the first ship to sail from west to east through Bass Strait. With regular short sails leaving Hobart on Saturdays and Sundays, you can relax and enjoy the scenery for around 90 minutes or help sail the ship. If you are ready for a 3-day, 4-day or 5-day adventure, the Lady Nelson sails along Tasmania’s east coast and anchors at sunset when you can reflect on the day, enjoy a hot meal, share the last hours over a glass of wine and cheese platter. During the day, you might enjoy the scenery and explore Freycinet Peninsula, Port Arthur, Adventure Bay, Schouten Island and Fortesque Bay.
The Long Voyage Golden Horizon Described as a voyage like no other, the Golden Horizon is soon to set sail on her inaugural world voyage including a circumnavigation of Australia. Areplica of the 1912 ocean vessel, France II, the ship retains the charm, adventure and romance of an historic tall ship. A large ship catering to 272 guests, this brand new ship will offer cruises between Bali and Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Cairns. With 17 different cruise offerings between December 2021 and January 2022, there is sufficient choice. The inaugural cruise leaves port on 08 December, with guests able to choose the full circumnavigation of Australia or choose a leg or the voyage. Guests will be able to dive in the Great Barrier Reef, spread their toes in the sands of the Whitsunday Islands, enjoy the wines of the Yarra Valley and so much more depending on the cruise. Whichever Tall Ship voyage you take, we’d love to hear about your adventure. And we hope you find that Tall Ships & Romance.
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About 10Ellen 10 Ellen Media is a privately owned, vibrant and youthful company that includes a portfolio of print and digital content. Based in Ipswich, Queensland, 10 Ellen Media reaches to national and international readers of all life stages. Our work reflects our values of living in total harmony with ourselves and those around us while indulging in pleasures every now and then. We inspire our readers to seize the little moments of joy while working, cooking, traveling, creating, and just being. Our creative teams collaborate with the readers and industry professionals to share their stories, creations, and beautiful ways of living and learning. The readers enjoy access to our work in their preferred channel that include print and digital articles, podcasts, social media groups, and video content. We welcome the experiences of our readers to create a community of like-minded people who share common interests and goals. Our portfolio includes print and digital content inspired by the simple pleasures of life, wellbeing, travel, food, creativity, and community-building.
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