This post provides 10 insider tips for an affordable and unforgettable cruise adventure with family. The tips include budgeting for expenses, making the most of free activities, embracing relaxation, following a ship routine, prioritizing family time, enjoying fine dining, choosing excursions wisely, managing paparazzi photos, embracing a digital detox, and selecting a comfortable cabin. The content also addresses COVID-19 safety measures.
Do you lead a culture of gratitude?
Gratitude is one of the most powerful ways we can cultivate a positive working culture and yet it is often forgotten, underrated or overlooked. Today my team and I planted a Gratitude Tree on a notice board in our office so we can be deliberate about having a culture of gratitude. It’s an initiative that … Continue reading Do you lead a culture of gratitude?
20 year ago today I started my first day working at Parks Victoria.
On Monday 4 January 1999 - now 20 year ago - I started my first day working at Parks Victoria. My first role was as a project marketing officer based in a shed at what was then a regional office at Brimbank Park. I was only meant to be there 8 weeks but one job … Continue reading 20 year ago today I started my first day working at Parks Victoria.
Saving money puts you in control when things go bad.
There's a really interesting scripture in the bible where we can learn about the importance of saving. It's Pharaoh’s Dreams in Genesis 41: 15-57. Check this out... 15...Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream last night, and no one here can tell me what it means. But I have heard that when you hear … Continue reading Saving money puts you in control when things go bad.
What’s so good about the Melbourne Tourism Industry Leadership Program?
MTILP is a tourism flavoured journey of self discovery that empowers you with a bag of leadership tools and inspirational experiences designed to help you be your best self and to influence a stronger, more effective organisation and tourism industry. And that's not even close to doing it justice.
10 things you need to know before your first overnight hike
It's something I've wanted to do for years. I've done a few day hikes before and I've camped in my favourite national park quite a few times over the years but until recently I'd never done an overnight hike. When a good mate of mine suggested we do a long hike in my favourite national … Continue reading 10 things you need to know before your first overnight hike
My Secret Happy Place
There's a particular spot on this great big blue and green planet of ours that holds a special place in my heart. When I'm there I can't help but feel content. There's something about it that is simply great for my soul. It's truly my very own secret happy place. When I'm there I'm filled … Continue reading My Secret Happy Place
Being Limitless In God Requires Ignition
If you have absolutely no restrictions or limitations and you knew beyond the shadow of a doubt there was no way you could fail – what would be your most audacious goal? Let me tell you a story… it’s a true story… maybe you've heard it before. It’s 25 May, 1961. President John F. Kennedy … Continue reading Being Limitless In God Requires Ignition
Whether you know it or not – you are a leader.
By Jarred Parsons Every person on this great big blue planet is a leader. Yes - that includes you. 'We can't all be leaders' I hear you say. After all, a leader needs followers and if there are followers those followers are not leaders. This assumes that a leader is always leading and that a follower … Continue reading Whether you know it or not – you are a leader.
The Pursuit of Happiness
By Jarred Parsons A few years ago I returned to work after a well-earned break to discover I had a new manager and was about to be relocated to another office as a result of an internal restructure. I’d be lying if I said I was happy with the changes but being a ‘glass half … Continue reading The Pursuit of Happiness
The Red Log 