Magnificent Life Team
Insights
April 17, 2023
A miss is as good as a mile
Our mindset is crucial to our financial success. Dealing with our money can quickly become an obsessive task; either focusing solely on the amount we’re lacking or missing, or becoming…
April 10, 2023
Retelling your money story
We all know that money plays a key role in our lives, but have you ever considered the money story you’ve inherited from your family? Our money story is a…
April 3, 2023
Create a life of your own design
Personal financial planning has become critical in shaping our lives and determining our future. However, many of us need help to make the right decisions and achieve our financial goals.…
April 3, 2023
Use AI to learn more
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought both excitement and trepidation in equal measures. Many see it as a threat to job security, while others believe it has…
March 27, 2023
Why character matters
One of the reasons why so many people chase riches, relationships and reputation to define their value is that they haven’t been coached to understand that they can build a…
March 27, 2023
The Incredible Bulk
Saving money doesn’t have to send us on a price-smashing frenzy that leaves broken trolleys and disgruntled shoppers in our wake. In fact, panic buying is probably worse for our…
March 20, 2023
Financing a life you love
When it comes to financial planning, many believe that the ultimate goal is accumulating as much money as possible. However, this approach may only sometimes lead to a fulfilling lifestyle.…
March 13, 2023
From master to servant: how to take control of your money
Money can be both a master and a servant in our lives, depending on how we choose to approach it. As P.T. Barnum once said, “Money is a terrible master…
March 6, 2023
Inbox zero = energy zero
For years there have been copious books, blogs and articles written on healthy time and energy management, and in today’s digital environment, it’s even more essential for success. Experts suggest…
March 6, 2023
The three-legged stool
“Financial security and independence are like a three-legged stool resting on savings, insurance and investments.” – Brian Tracy. When it comes to financial planning, many people focus on investing as…
February 27, 2023
Stay motivated and committed to change
Staying motivated to change can be a challenge! It’s too easy to fall into old patterns and habits. It can be difficult to remain committed to change because change can…
February 27, 2023
Thinking, feeling and acting
Thinking, feeling, and acting are interrelated processes that shape our behavior, and they often become so habitual in our busy lives that we are no longer mindful of them. We…
February 20, 2023
Are you ready to reduce digital distractions?
Do you often reach the end of your day and feel like, regardless of how busy you’ve been, you still don’t feel productive? It’s all too easy to begin our…
February 13, 2023
Five tips for investing this year
People have a wide range of feelings and perspectives regarding investing. Some view investing as a way to grow wealth and secure a financial future, while others may view it…
February 6, 2023
Two ways to reduce anxiety
Our minds are extraordinary. The human brain has evolved to solve complex problems and successfully manage unexpected situations, and yet, coping is less about what is happening in the world…
February 6, 2023
Small things achieve big results
Vincent van Gogh is quoted as saying: “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” This quote highlights the idea that even the smallest actions or…
January 30, 2023
Because I want to
It’s easy to feel like our lives are just a series of obligations – choices and decisions made because we have to, not necessarily because we want to. From paying…
January 23, 2023
Deeper relationships, not deeper pockets
There are moments in life when we slow down and reflect on where we’ve been, where we are – and where we’re headed. Sometimes this is at the start of…
January 23, 2023
Save on tax, and for life beyond work
In recent years there has been a considerable amount of economic uncertainty. Many people are unsure of their financial future, concerned that they won’t be able to retire because of…
January 16, 2023
How are you choosing your financial products?
For years, people have said that insurance is sold and not bought. The stigma surrounding the industry and those representing it still hangs thick in our social memory, with old…
January 9, 2023
Dealing with stress
With a positive approach, physical and mental stress can both be helpful in moving from a fixed to a growth mindset. Research has found that people who adopt the mindset…
January 9, 2023
Get more out of your productive time
“A deep life is a good life.” – Cal Newport, Author of “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World.” Have you heard of deep work? A term…
December 19, 2022
Reconnecting with your values
When life gets full and busy, it’s hard to remember why we do what we do, and it’s easy to become unhealthily disconnected from who and what we value. As…
December 19, 2022
And what are the voices saying?
There are times in the year when we see and engage with more people than usual – through end-of-year functions, annual celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, funerals and the like. It…