Saphora Articles
I am the Master of my Fate, and the Captain of my Soul
- Invictus William Ernest Henley As the next generation in a very wealthy family, there may come a time when life drops a bombshell and through the unexpected death of [...]
When caring for a sick spouse shakes a marriage to the core
For a dozen years, Larry Bocchiere, 68, didn’t find it especially difficult to care for his wife, Deborah, who struggled with breathing problems. But as her illness took a downward [...]
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
I have had a year of my life turning completely upside down. Experiencing the death of both my parents, getting divorced, seeing my children fly the nest and having to [...]
Moving on from Divorce
'Accept yourself, love yourself and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down' Roy T Bennett This really struck a chord with [...]
Let’s change your mindset to ‘I want to and I will!’
Women need to shift from 'I'm not ready to do that' to thinking 'I want to do that and I'll learn by doing it' - Sheryl Sandberg COO of Facebook [...]
“Don’t let him force you to sell your marital home”
Marriage is for life. But sometimes life gets in the way and we can find ourselves going through divorce and sinking under the pressure of all this entails. We feel [...]
How to create a personal brand
'When you are excellent at what you do, you will become unforgettable' - Oprah Winfrey Personal branding is conscious and intentional. It has everything to do with the world's perception [...]
How to protect and repair your mental health
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, the other for helping others’. Maya Angelou Here are 5 tried and tested ways [...]
10 ways to build yourself back up in times of darkness
“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody’ Maya Angelou. Now in my 60’s, I can hand on heart say these immortal words to myself and believe [...]
Finding a new purpose – don’t fret or be afraid
It’s a fact that people who have a strong sense of purpose live longer than anyone else. People who live a life of purpose are less likely to suffer from [...]
If you’re going to live, leave a Legacy
‘If you’re going to live, leave a Legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased’ - Maya Angelou When I was young, I didn’t know what ‘legacy’ [...]
Bucket List – It’s your life, now live it.
"My bucket list? Yes, I'll get round to doing it when I’m retired!" ... sound familiar? Creating a bucket list can help you realise just how much is out there, [...]