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Start Your Journey to Financial Wellness with Multiply & Win!

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Your Journey to Financial Wellness with Multiply

Hello lovely readers you may have read a post recently, where I discussed how important Financial Wellness is – if not please pop over and have a read! I know that some people would rather be doing something else, other than talking finances but it is vital to know where your future is headed! It is a New Year after all, so no better time to sort out finances and take charge of your financial well-being!

One of the first things we did as a family, to start 2015 off on a positive note, was to sort out our budget. This is something which we have never been very good at doing. It was also one of the things, after completing the Multiply Wellness assessment, which was highlighted as a weak point for me! I must admit it felt great going through the process and having some sort of plan for the year ahead. We have also informed our girls, aged 11 and 13, of how budgeting works and the benefits of having a budget – you are never too young to start your journey to Financial Wellness!

Multiply, the wellness and rewards programme offered by Momentum, identifies that there are eight dimensions of wellness, which are:

Occupational wellness: enjoying your work environment, and feeling valued there.
Emotional wellness: understanding your feelings and coping well with stress.
Spiritual wellness: developing a set of values that help you seek meaning and purpose.
Environmental wellness: respecting the delicate balance between the environment and yourself.
Physical wellness: maintaining a healthy body, and seeking medical care when you’re ill or injured.
Social wellness: performing social roles effectively and comfortably and creating a support network.
Intellectual wellness: having an open mind to new ideas, and continuing to expand your knowledge.
Financial wellness: having the financial security to manage day-to-day expenses, and plan for long-term needs or unexpected life events

None of these dimensions are more important than the other, and paying due attention to them is likely to lead to ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity’ (World Health Organisation).

To help encourage you to find out more about your financial wellness, the kind folk over at Multiply have decided to give away an awesome R2500 Dis-Chem Voucher, to one lucky reader. This will in-turn help keep your body healthy, while they concentrate on your financial well-being. The first step on your journey to Financial Wellness, is to pop over to the Momentum Website and complete the Wellness Assessment. Once you have completed this please leave a comment about your results below, sharing your #MultiplyScore.

Once you have completed your assessment and commented below this post, please share the competition either on Facebook or Twitter. {please remember to let me know where you have shared below}

To recap:

Complete the Multiply Wellness Assessment. {Follow the link create a profile on the Momentum website, if you do not already have one. Login then Click ‘My Financial Wellness’ then click the ‘My Score’ tab. Please complete all eight surveys provided on the tool. Once you have completed the assessment, the tool will produce a report for you, highlighting the areas of your financial well-being that need attention.}
Share your #MultiplyScore in the comment section below.
Share on Facebook: Start your journey to #FinancialWellness with #Multiply by @MomentumZA and @InspiredLifeSA and win a R2500 Dischem Voucher 0r
Tweet: Start your journey to #FinancialWellness with #Multiply & @InspiredLifeSA! Win a R2500 Dischem Voucher @Momentum_za
Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter.
Please ensure you read the *Terms & Conditions below carefully, to ensure you comply with all the entry criteria.

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*Terms & Conditions:

Entries are open from 7th January 2015 until the 16th January 2015 the winner will be announced on the 19th January 2015.
You must complete all the steps as stipulated above: Complete the Assessment, Leave a Comment, Share on Facebook and/0r Tweet about the competition.
To ensure that your entry is processed correctly (please use a valid email address). Your details will only be used to validate your entry and inform you, if you are selected as a winner.
Prizes may not be exchanged for cash.
This competition is only open to South African residents.
By “Liking” you enter and agree that this promotion is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Facebook; and acknowledge a complete release of Facebook by your participation.

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Competitions, Healthy Living, Lifestyle

CocoZone Stay Healthy this Summer & Win!

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Stay Healthy with Cocozone

You may remember a post I did a while ago on The Health Benefits of Coconut. Coconut has been a staple dietary source for medicine and food of Pacific Islanders for thousands of years. They are among the healthiest and longest living people in the world, due to their healthy diet. Their healthy diet helps protect them against heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other degenerative conditions.

I love coconut and use it often in cooking or even as a snack when I have a sweet craving and don’t want to dip into the chocolate! It is also my favourite ice cream flavour! Another way of enjoying the goodness of this amazing fruit is by drinking Cocozone, 100% pure coconut water.

During the summer months, there are many things to keep in mind to ensure that your health is at an optimal level. CocoZone, 100% pure coconut water (the latest ‘big thing’ in the world of health drinks) offers a few tips to keep you healthy and happy this summer:

Keep hydrated

With temperatures reaching soaring heights in our South African summers, it is absolutely crucial for you to stay hydrated as dehydration may lead to fatigue, increased thirst and headaches. CocoZone is three times more hydrating than water, making hydration simple this summer. CocoZone is a natural source of electrolytes, and contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium – all of which contribute to making it the ultimate form of hydration and keep you full of energy so that you get the most out of life.

Exercise

As we welcome the warmer summer months, exercise becomes a daily part of our routine. Whether you are visiting the beach, hiking up a mountain or even gardening this summer, ensure that you keep a Tetra Pak of CocoZone by your side as it contains more potassium than found in two bananas – critical for muscle contraction, generating energy and also to counteract hypertension.

Control consumption

Ensuring you keep your body beach-ready this summer is easy with CocoZone. Avoid the urge to indulge in sugary drinks to quench the thirst – CocoZone is a natural, caffeine-free alternative to sugary, caffeine-loaded soft drinks, is fat and cholesterol free and is always pure and never from a concentrate – nothing is added or taken away in its journey from the coconut to you.

Avoid the summer flu

With the change of season, many of us tend to catch the dreaded ‘summer flu’. Give your immune system a boost with CocoZone, which contains natural ingredients that support healthy immune system functioning. The natural ingredients found in coconut water promote health and overall well-being when consumed regularly in a number of ways.

CocoZone coconut water is deliciously refreshing on its own, but can also be used to make tasty, healthy smoothies. This 100% pure coconut water is a healthy, low-calorie alternative to sugary drinks and the perfect thirst-quencher for summer. What are you waiting for? Keep yourself and your family healthy and hydrated with CocoZone.

I thought a great way to start off the new year and get healthy is by giving 2 lucky readers the chance to try CocoZone coconut water for themselves! We are giving away 2 six packs of CocoZone coconut water! All you need to do to enter is follow the simple steps below! Please remember to leave a comment telling me you have entered and where {e.g. around the pool, at the beach or after a run} you are going to enjoy your Cocozone Coconut Water this summer!
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*Terms & Conditions:

Entries are open from 6th January 2015 until the 16th January 2015 the winner will be announced on the 19th January 2015.
Enter using the Rafflecopter form, as per the instructions above. You must complete all the steps: Leave a Comment, Like said FaceBook Pages and/or Tweet about the competition, to validate your entry, failure to do so will declare your entry invalid..
To ensure that your entry in processed correctly (please use a valid email address). Your details will only be used to validate your entry and inform you, if you are selected as a winner.
Prizes may not be exchanged for cash.
This competition is only open to South African residents: with the exception of the following people
By “Liking” you enter and agree that this promotion is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Facebook; and acknowledge a complete release of Facebook by your participation.

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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Movies

Holiday Fun with Ster-Kinekor Cine Prestige

Ster-Kinekor Cine Prestige

Ster-Kinekor Theatres recently unveiled Cine Prestige, an evolutionary cinema experience and just in time for the holiday season in Cape Town.

When Cine Prestige opened its doors, at the popular Cavendish Square cinema complex, it changed movie going forever! The country’s leading cinema chain has transformed two cinemas, into Cine Prestige theatres – the ultimate in luxury cinema!

“This exclusive cinema format epitomises film-viewing heaven and pure luxury rolled into one. The two Cine Prestige cinemas at Cavendish are fitted with 44 and 40 seats respectively, made up of a combination of single and double automated recliner chairs that ooze lavish comfort. Each chair has a snack tray neatly fitted into it to accommodate the gourmet platters and refreshments, and includes yet another first for Ster-Kinekor: a refrigerated cup-holder to ensure that your drink stays cold throughout the film. ~ Fiaz Mahomed, CEO of Ster-Kinekor Theatres

I was really fortunate to be invited to the launch the Ster-Kinekor Cine Prestige at Cavendish Square and yes it was amazing! The experience will change your idea of movie watching forever! It is almost like stretching out on the couch, in the comfort of your own home and watching a movie! Except for the fact that there is big screen in front of you 😉

The seats are AMAZING this alone sold me on the concept – they recline, you have a foot rest, a snack table and best of all a cooling beverage holder!

Who could ask for more…but there is more you are able to order refreshments, including a delicious selection of gourmet platters, making use of a tablet for fast and efficient service.

When entering the exclusive VIP Lounge area of the new Cine Prestige cinemas, you are welcomed and served personally by the cinema hosts and waiters. Using the tablets on hand you are able to place your order and indicate where and when you would like it to be served. You can enjoy a coffee in the lounge, a gourmet platter or a drink and popcorn in the cinema as the film starts, and a delicious dessert half-way through the film.

This is the company’s sixth investment in the luxurious Cine Prestige format, following the success of installations at The Zone in Rosebank, Cradlestone Mall to the west of Johannesburg, The Grove Mall in Pretoria East, Gateway in Durban and, more recently, Sandton City.

I absolutely love this idea and I know it will be where I will be watching movies, on the big screen, from now on!

For news and updates, visit the Ster-Kinekor website or sterkinekor.mobi. For queries, call Ticketline on 0861 Movies (668 437).

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Lifestyle, Money Matters

Financial Wellness with Multiply

Multiply by Momentum

As a woman one of the most important things to me is financial well-being! I am not talking fast cars and a lavish lifestyle but rather knowing there is enough money in the bank to provide for our family and to get out of a pickle in an emergency. To quote a very wise woman “a girl has to have her running away money!!”

Being a “stay-at-home-mom” makes having complete financial independence a bit tricky but it is still vital to ensure your financial security and make sure you are in the loop as far as finances go. I am not the main breadwinner in the family but that does not mean I must live with my head in the sand. My hubby and I discuss all financial decisions and I have made a point of always knowing where I stand financially.

Having a hubby who is in the financial game has been a great asset. Although at times I lose interest when he starts with the financial jargon, I am definitely aware of my financial health.

The thing is although I know quite a bit about my financial status in general terms, there are definite gaps when it comes to my financial planning for the future.

I became more aware of a few of these weak areas recently, when I answered a questionnaire on Momentum’s website, as part of the Multiply rewards programme. It made me realize that there are definite areas in my Financial Wellness which require attention.

As far as having adequate life cover and insurance, as a couple we are well covered but something I have never really considered is what happens after retirement, will we still be able to enjoy the lifestyle we do today. Our main focus is always the here and now! Things like having enough money for school fees, having adequate household insurance and medical aid cover, especially if you have young children.

The majority of my scores on the Multiply Wellness assessment where quite high, over 80% but I think that is largely to do with my hubby’s influence. One area which I know have to make changes in is drawing up a budget and sticking to it! We are fairly lackadaisical when it comes to budgeting which is definitely not a good idea.

My question to you is Do you know what your Financial Wellness status is? Do you have complete peace of mind about your future? If your answer is no or even if you think you do, I urge you to pop over and complete the assessment you will be surprised at how much you have not taken into account regarding your future.

As well as giving you an indication of your Financial Wellness, Multiply offers Momentum clients excellent discounts on products and services from more than 40 well-known brands. You can also save money on gym membership, fitness assessments, travel and leisure, gadgets and online shopping.

As part of their drive to provide you with more insight and financial security, Multiply in conjunction with Inspired Living will be running a reader giveaway! So do your Financial Wellness assessment and please check back soon for more details.

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Fitness, Healthy Living, Lifestyle

Four Bad Exercise Habits I Never Knew I Had

I have always been the sporty type. I played hockey in High School, picked up running while I studied my way through a degree. I did Taebo, hiking, gym and now I am simply hooked on Adventure Boot Camp, which I do five days a week! The thing is, until I started boot camp I never realised the bad exercise habits, I’d picked up along the way. Thanks to the guidance of my trainer, here are four bad exercise habits I’ve managed to kick to the curb… [Read more…]