This short TED Talk by Derek Sivers goes against the common wisdom when setting goals. Rather than sharing them with people, Derek advises to keep yourself accountable and don’t share them! He contends that studies have shown that telling someone your goals actually makes them less likely to happen. Derek highlights that if you really […]
Community news and articles update – week ended Friday 15th June 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Sister of Mercy’s Sr Patricia Powell has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal – read more When Bernie Fehon founded the Vinnies CEO Sleepout in 2006, a handful of businesses took part – read more Dr Lee-Anne Perry says we need […]
Set yourself up for success late on Friday afternoons
No matter the time of year or weather, the sun always seems to shine more brightly on a Friday afternoon doesn’t it? While many of us allocate some of our weekend for work, there’s still a sense that the week is winding down after lunch of a Friday. I’m sure studies would show that workplace […]
Our community news update – week ending Friday 8th June 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Port Pirie Bishop O’Kelly appointed administrator of Adelaide Archdiocese – read more If you are a registered Queensland teacher, it’s time to vote in the 2018 Queensland College of Teachers Board Election – read more De La Salle Brothers Julian Watson and […]
Complexity is the key to personal growth – and comfort can ruin you!
In this illuminating TED Talk Bill Eckstrom, introduces the idea of ‘growth rings’ and shows that ‘complexity’ is the key to growth. After getting fired from his job, Bill came to the realisation that, “what makes you comfortable will ruin you, and only in a state of discomfort can you continually grow”. The growth rings highlighted in […]
Our community news update – week ending Friday 1st June 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community Bishop Vincent Long, Bishop of Parramatta, address on ‘How does the Catholic welfare sector continue with good works post the Royal Commission’ – part 1, read more Mental health and wellbeing is increasingly an area of concern for parents, teachers and students – […]
Our community news update – week ending Friday 25th May 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community A Pentecost Message from Sr Monica Cavanagh of the Sisters of St Joseph – read more Pope Francis sends blessings as Plenary Council process begins – read more Adelaide to host opening of Plenary Council national gathering – read more Access the […]
Career decisions are not for life
Beginning with a quote from George Eliot, “It’s never too late to be what you might have been”, Orla Donoghue highlights that career decisions aren’t necessarily decisions for life in this interesting TED Talk. Many students nearing the end of their school days feel the weight of expectation of what are they going to do […]
Our community news update – for week ending 18th May 2018
A weekly summary of interesting articles, events and news from our Catholic community More than 1300 people attend the funeral of Emeritus Archbishop Leonard Faulkner – read more The St Vincent de Paul Society honoured Beverley Moore for her 50 years of service – read more Dr Dan White became acting principal of LaSalle Catholic […]
How to resign and preserve the relationship
When it comes to jobs, there are two (almost) certainties: you’ll get one and, at some stage, you’ll leave for a new one. No matter what the cause, it’s very rare for people to stay in the one job for a lifetime. Most people now switch jobs and careers a number of times during their […]
