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Pioneering Business Woman Aims to Improve Shocking Will Statistics in the Black Community.

South London, 07 February 2008 - A recent report from the National Consumer Council states that only 12% of people from black and ethnic minority groups have made a Will. Many people claim that this is because they simply haven’t thought about what would happen to their assets after they pass away and also culturally, death is a topic that many black people don’t like to discuss or plan for. Not making a will can lead to further heartache and financial uncertainty for those left behind, so taking care of this is something that everyone should consider.

Business owner, Dionne Shand is tackling this situation. Assurance Wills is a new will writing company based in Brixton which Dionne runs from home alongside her husband. Dionne is challenging the stereotype of will writers as she is a young, black woman working in this typically white industry. She is able to greater understand the reasons why black people may be reluctant to make a will and help to overcome any barriers they may have associated with planning for death.
 
Assurance Wills offer expert advice in all areas of preparing and writing a will and as Dionne is a member of the Society of Will writers her wills are therefore insured through the organisation. She hopes that her free home and phone consultations will encourage people in her area to think about making a Will before it’s too late. Assurance Wills are currently offering an introductory 10% off their normal fees throughout February which Dionne hopes will help to encourage members of the community to take responsibility for their future.

For additional information on Assurance Wills contact Dionne Wilkes 02086781352 or visit www.assurancewills.co.uk    

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An organized collection of your ideas nicely written and professionally presented in a way that depicts your ideas in a structured way and what the reader findseasy to follow it clearly, is a big achievement. The ability to convey ideas and to describe something convincingly serves a writer well in any kind of document. There are certain organizing strategies, which can help to organize thinking and to put one's ideas easy to follow and clear in understanding (Wilson, 2006).

What is the relationship web

 What is the Relationship Web?

The relationship web was born out of frustration trying to decipher where my relationship was heading and why. I had just entered my ‘middle age’ years and no-longer felt that I had the time to allow things to just happen at it’s own pace, I needed ‘something’ to assist me, to help me understand where I was within this new relationship and also where I perceived them to be, and I needed it NOW!


What is your problem?

Ok we all have problems, but are they are ‘problems’? The term ‘problem(s)’ is a like a cheap get out clause. Some people crumble under different levels of 'problems' but remember one thing... ‘problems ‘are to be solved! – Simple as not if or buts.

People are like best friends when they can share problems and talk about problems, we have been programmed to relate to problems.

You switch on the TV, read the paper, search the net and the best sellers, the most engaging medium is the one with showcases problems.

It's like we want to mimic what the media shows, but at the same time feel safe. People I know either have a burning desire to do something but won't because they relate to the pit falls they see in the media or have a doomed perspective on life because in a twisted way it's comfortable.

Do away with ‘problems’ and do away with it fast and anyone who talks about ‘problems’ persistently, do away with them!

Help them yes, but you can only help so far as I said previously some people in their own twisted way are comfortable and no matter what you do or say will help, in fact they will more than likely cause you ‘problems’ and weigh you down.

So what is your problem?

Ask yourself is it a problem, is it your problem and the what hell can you do about it?

In life we face a situation, in fact we face thousands of situations in a day,  the difference is some we deal with naturally. Example:

I jump in my car and drive to my destination because I have overcome the 'problem' of not being able to drive. Now someone who cannot drive obviously this is a problem, but I can go deeper, just because I can drive I still face the problem of getting to my destination and getting back.

I can tell people of my trauma stuck in traffic and use powerful negative sentences like 'I was stuck in bloody traffic today, it was a flipping nightmare and this guy tried to cut in front of me and I just hate it' straight away I have set the tone, set the mood, the vibe and then the person who I would say that to would agree and then relate... very similar to the Weather syndrome, here in the UK the weather is gloomy and you can strike up a negative conversation  just based on the weather.

So do away with ‘problems’ and the next time you buck upon a ‘problem’ or if there is something you feel is a problem, take a step back and ask you self... what is my problem?


Its all a Matter of Perspective!

Understanding that everything serves a purpose in life provides an opportunity to look at things differently.

A Challenge to Personal Challenges

Personal challenges have a role to play in our life - who do you choose to be in the face of adversity?

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