February 2014 reCONNECT magazine

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ISSUE 19

Let 2014 be your best Year yet!

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Do you dream of:

Starting a business?

Getting fit and healthy?

Reducing debt and increasing savings?

Making a drastic change - quitting your job, getting out of a dead marriage or moving to another city?

Whatever vision you have for your life this year and beyond, there is a way to achieve it. Forget feeble New Year’s resolutions - everyone knows they don’t work. Focus instead on setting some realistic and achievable goals to attain the vision you have for your life.

1. Commit to your vision. The first and most important step is to make a commitment. If you are not 100% committed, you are unlikely to succeed.

2. Deconstruct the goal. What steps do you need to take to reach that goal? Write them down and regularly read it over to see if you’re on track.

3. Take baby steps. Rome wasn’t built in a day, so don’t expect to drop 20kgs in a month or for your finances to turn around in a few months. It takes time. But every small step you take towards that goal is progress.

4. Visualise. It’s easy to lose motivation. Let’s face it, making big changes is never easy. Reaching a goal may be taking longer than you’d like, or setbacks may come along. We become tired and discouraged and give up. In times like these, don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. Visualising the end result is crucial in achieving our dreams.

So keep ReConnecting with your goals to make 2014 the year you make one or two dreams come true!

Editorial by :Deevra Norling, Freelance Writer.

Email: deev67@gmail. com or follow on Twitter: @ deevranorling

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Art, Creativity, You

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House of Creative Therapy Give your Child a head start this year and enrol your child in one of our workshops or Book an Individual session.

Our Workshops and Play Therapy sessions are for children aged 4-11 years and Creative Therapy sessions are for adolescent girls aged 12-14 years. Some of the issues addressed are: Overcoming Shyness, Anxiety, Anger, Aggression, Bullying, Parent’s Separation or Divorce, Life Transitions, Grief, Illness, Sleeping, Eating or School Difficulties.

The benefits of our Workshops and Programs may include: Stress reduction, Emotional regulation and Empowerment, Enhanced Sense of Self, Problem Solving Skills, Creativity, Character Development, Promoting Resilience, Social Skills and Confidence.

Our Programs are also suitable for children that are not experiencing any of the above issues but would like the added advantage of gaining skills that will benefit them now and in their future.

Now offering workshops and individual sessions for new moms. The sessions are aimed to help parents to give their babies and toddlers what they need in order to grow into well-adjusted children and adults. Our aim is to equip parents with knowledge and information that will enable them to be confident, great parents.

For more information visit us at: www.hoct.co.za Or call: 083 450 1698 Email: houseofcreativetherapy@gmail.com

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Out & About Food Recipe & Catering PEANUT SAUCE (SATAY SAUCE) Makes 350ml sauce 15ml (1tbs) water ½ small onion, peeled and finely grated 1 clove garlic 2ml (½) chilli 60ml (4tbs) peanut butter 15ml (1tbs) soy sauce 15-30ml (1-2tbs) lime or lemon juice 250ml (1cup) water, or 50:50 mixture of apple juice* and water (for a sweeter sauce) 1. Bring water, onion and garlic to the boil in a small saucepan and cook gently.

2. Add the chilli and cook for another 3 minutes.

3. Add the peanut butter, 15ml at a time, stirring well

Crystal Paradise...

Lets find out from Shameema Hendricks how it all started 1. How it all started?

Crystal Paradise started over 15 years ago Shameema Hendricks in a beautifully designed exclusive showroom which was designed for her clientele. On Saturday the 31st of August 2013, Crystal Paradise launched their first official store at Kromboom Convenience Center and has been grabbing all the attention as you will find only exclusive , classy and unique gift-ware, glassware and home-ware from all around the world.

2. Give three words to describe your business?

Stunning, Exquisite and Unique.

3. Where do you see the business in 3-5 years?

Due to the popularity and fame that the store is gaining, we see Crystal Paradise expanding it's presence to a couple of different locations around Cape Town with more clientele and more products to offer on display.

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after each edition, to make a smooth sauce.

4. Add the soy sauce, lime or lemon juice and half the water/water and apple juice mixture and stir well.

5. Bring to boil, stirring constantly.

6. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes.

Use over chicken kebabs of grilled chicken breasts, served with rice or salads.

This sauce will keep well in the fridge for one week.

NOTES: Satay peanut sauce is usually too high in fat, but if you reduce the quantity of peanut butter and use water or water and apple juice to dilute it (as in recipe), it lowers the fat percentage.

Peanuts contain mainly monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial fats.

Learn more about Jolly Carp Organic Market from Manager: Petrina 1. How did it all start?

The Jolly Carp Organic market started in April 2012 after previously spending 2 months to prepare the space the the area to do permaculture vegetable and herb gardening outside and tightening up the space indoors to start the market! After doing markets around Cape Town and in other unsuitable venues there was a need to find a location that would involve permaculture growing of vegetables and herbs , a garden space with eco-friendly equipment for children to play safely whilst their parents and Grandparents browse the market and can relax in a child -friendly environment!

2. Give three words that best describe your business.

Passionate, growing and slow 3. Where do you see the business in 3-5 years?

The market been financially sustainable and a market of choice catering for a diverse group of people and children. Contact Petrina: 0743023254 See Advert on Page 07 Printed By: SED Printers www.sedprint.co.za

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Stand a chance of winning with Justine Tissue Oil a R230 Justine Hamper by finding the hidden message in the completed word search grid. Email answers to info@ zamserve.co.za. before 24 February 2014

Keep Your Skin Picture Perfect

The skin is the largest organ in the body and also the most exposed. Yet, surprisingly, many people do not take very good care of their skin. Invest in your skin and you will be rewarded with younger, healthier looking skin well into your senior years!

TIP: Treat scars and blemishes with a good tissue oil. Try Justine’s Tissue Oil range with products that target the face, body and even hair – see advert on Below Compiled by Deevra Norling

Meet Owner of "The Playshed"Jeanne Goodall

Limit time in the sun South Africans are sun worshippers, but regularly spending long periods in the sun is one of the most damaging things you can do to your skin. It leads to premature aging, wrinkles and unsightly age spots.

Worse still, it can lead to skin cancer.

1. How did it all start for you?

The Playshed was started in 2009, when 2 friends (new moms!) took their 2 year olds to play venues in the Northern Suburbs. We realised that there is a great need for something like the Playshed in a central/southern suburbs region.

Eat healthy and drink plenty of water A good diet and lots of water does wonders for skin health. Water hydrates the skin and flushes out toxins and a healthy diet keeps the skin in good condition. Avocados, eggs, walnuts, beans, pomegranates and fish (especially oily fish such as salmon) are some foods that promote healthy skin.

2. Give three words that best describe your business.

FUN! Pleasant! Safe!

3. Where do you see yourself and the business in 3-5 years? We are in the process of expanding with an outside play and party area, which will enable us to double what we have to offer to our clients. We hope to be a destination for all parents and little ones to come and enjoy our parties, play areas and coffee shop.

Contact me on 021 8010141/2

Moisturise Choose a moisturiser suitable for your skin type. If you have an oily skin, look for a moisturiser that will moisturise without exacerbating oiliness.

Exercise There are numerous benefits to regular exercise, one of which will be a glowing skin. Exercise helps increase blood flow to the skin and sweating helps expel impurities from the pores. Exercise also helps reduce inflammation in the body which can help improve acne.

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LEADING YOU BUSINESS FROM HERE TO THERE .....SUCCESSFULLY It's 2014 and by now we all reflected on 2013 and the way we did business then. If not, stop and do so now!

We looked at what worked, what didn't work and the REALITY thereof. That reality enables us to make adjustments and set goals. We resolve to do certain things and certain things differently....(Resolutions).

Personally setting goals does not impress me. The ability to get up and getting goals, does. Why then is it so that as we discussing this, so many of us have already giving up at trying to implement or achieving those resolutions?

I came to learn that in every area of our lives, we only need to make a good decision, once. For example, we only have to decide ONCE to conduct our businesses with integrity. We don't make that same decision everyday. For all the days thereafter, we only have to manage that decision, daily. So we set for ourselves a list of disciplines that we need to exercise everyday in

order to be successful in conducting our business with integrity. So it is with all the goals we set for ourselves in life as well as our businesses. The secret of our success lies in our daily agendas. Do we do daily, that which we have to (those disciplines) in order to reach those goals that we set. So as we continue with the rest of 2014.

Make good decisions once and manage them daily as we continue to lead (our businesses) from where we are!

For any questions, comments or concerns, kindly contact me at dpsmit.zecan@webmail.co.za or Mobile 0829621395 in order for me to share in your thoughts and for us to grow......together.

Email: dpsmit.zecan@webmail.co.za Tel: 082 962 1395 / 021 906 0976 Twitter: dpsmax Websites: www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/ denzelpedrosmit

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