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From the Editor

Festive Season Greetings
F
estive Season G
reetings

022 has certainly been a this is something that we have to feelings of inadequacy and
frenetic year as society pay attention to, as there are lots of depression, as do many successful
has begun to normalise people not surrounded by family and entrepreneurs. Mental health
2– well, one can talk about friends, who might not be affluent disorders do not discriminate, so if
‘normal’, but actually, we now have enough to take that trip overseas to you get the impression that someone
a new ‘normal’ that includes hybrid visit their loved ones, and who, as that you know is going through a
working conditions, touchless boom a result, spend the holiday season hard time, make the effort to reach
operations and keyless cars. feeling isolated and alone. This is out and find out what’s really going
made worse when, heading into the on with them. Find a quiet place to
An interesting phenomenon here in new year, one invariably pauses to chat and really listen to them before
SA is the speed at which the criminals re-evaluate the status quo of one’s life giving your opinion. And then every
have latched on to the method of and what the future might hold. now and again, check in with them to
stealing keyless cars. In our Precinct see how they are getting on.
Living section, we have a few tips on In our Mental Health in the Workplace
how to overcome this problem, so be article, coach, trainer, and the co- Caring about someone else’s mental
sure to take a look. We also have a few founder of We Do Change, Mariet health is possibly the best gift that
holiday tips to serve as a reminder Visser unpacks the different ways you can give this Festive Season. It
that being vigilant and cautious can that employers and fellow employees may even save a life.
be the recipe for bringing you peace can assist anyone suffering from
of mind while on holiday. mental health issues. She highlights We wish you and your loved ones
the fact that absenteeism and much joy and many special moments
Staying connected to nature is a frequent complaints could be signs of during the holiday season. And may
great way to enjoy the wonders of something else going on beneath the you enjoy superb health and well-
the world that we live in and birding surface. By learning to listen carefully being in 2023.
has become a much more popular and recognise when there may be
pastime. In our Travel section this mental health issues negatively Kindest regards,
month, Anthony Cavanagh shares his impacting performance, employers Bev
experience of birding in Mozambique, can become more proactive in
where he and his wife, Sue, joined a elevating their team’s morale and
group from the Wits Bird Club. generally ensuring greater employee Bev Hermanson
wellness. EDITOR
Appreciating nature, of course, is bev@eiapublishing.co.za
an excellent way to safeguard one’s It’s interesting to note that many
mental health. At this time of the year, comedians actually suffer from

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