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New Year's Resolutions Of An Overly-Ambitious Multitasker · Elle Murrell

Our Managing Editor, Elle, tackles 'Adulting', with three key 2018 goals.
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New Year's Resolutions of a Filmmaker · Paris Thomson

How to make your dreams come true in 2018, according to the ever-inspiring founder of SIRAP motion studio!
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The Planthunter's 'Things to Meander Towards in 2018’

Our gardens columnist Georgina Reid keeps new year's goal-setting real, with a trio of 'things to meander towards in 2018’.
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New Year's Resolutions of a Freelance Photographer · Caitlin Mills

A fortnight into 2018, Caitlin Mills has her sights set on the balancing act of professional improvements plus chill-out time and companionship.
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New Year's Resolutions of an Editor/Stylist · Lucy Feagins

Our Editor/Founder/Boss Lady shares three of her 2018 goals.
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Partners in Life and Work

Words of wisdom from successful couples who live and work together.
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Get CV Savvy

We talk stand-out job applications with Anna Ross of Kester Black and Abigail Crompton of Third Drawer Down.
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Recommended Reading

Two of our favourite book lovers share their top reads.
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The Value of Mentors

Sommelier Matt Skinner, artist Reko Rennie, and the Dowel Jones duo reflect on the importance of positive role models.
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Advice on Changing Tack

Annie Abbott of footwear phenomenon Habbot, and Mr Draper’s Alistair Birrell talk plotting a new career.
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Achieving Work/Life Balance

This afternoon we explore the ideal of ‘work/life balance’. Is it ACTUALLY attainable? Tamara Maynes of The Establishment Studios and Emilio Fuscaldo from Nest Architects think IT IS, and kindly share some of their valuable insights!
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Tips on Motivating Teams

Amanda Henderson of Gloss Creative, and Berry Liberman of Small Giants share food-for-thought on motivating their respective teams.
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Kitchen Essentials

The tools restauranteur Michael Pham, cook/author Julia Busuttil Nishimura, and caterer Cassie Lucas can't cook without!
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Top Creative Apps

Inspiring intel from our favourite local creatives.
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Ideas on Productivity

A new short and snappy series of inspiring quotes from our fave local creatives.
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