Society Magazine - January 2017

In this issue

The dawn of a New Year is seen as a fresh start and a time for pondering what went wrong or right over the previous 12 months. In order to begin something new, we must release the old, possibly by “taking stock” of our lives, goals, hopes, dreams and accomplishments. However, our busy schedules and hectic pace of life can take a toll on our time and energy. Whether working to tight schedules or multi-tasking, sometimes we forget to take time out for ourselves and thus unwittingly miss the opportunity to re-focus our priorities. On the flip side, however, we don’t often have time to consider all the underlying stuff that gives our work shape, character, and meaning, and that time won’t ever appear on its own.

Knowing the end goal of anything sets our wheels in motion. From daily things, like getting out of bed to go to work in the morning to once-in-a-lifetime things like visiting the Great Wall of China, we get things done when we treat them like goals that need to be accomplished. Recent findings in the field of neuroscience show that in the arena of neuroplasticity the brain has the ability to become rewired with new neural pathways, allowing a person to have absolute control and determination. Setting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular, overwhelming goal on January 1 can help us attain whatever we strive for. After all, it’s the little things that make a big difference. Take your pick from these smart resolutions on P. 26 that will help you lead a life filled with health and happiness. Moving on to this month’s spotlight
story (P.14), read an incredible story of a nine-year-old cancer sufferer Alexander Goodwin, who is using the power of social media to raise £120k for his treatment.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the past year with Society and look forward to a fabulous 2017.

Happy reading!

Society Magazine Description:

Society Magazine, a monthly family magazine published by Gulf Times newspaper in Qatar, mirrors the multi-ethnic modern society that is the Qatar of today. For over five years now, month after month, its well laid-out pages with crisply written content, including human interest stories, and sharply focused images have been the joy of families living in Qatar. The magazine offers a broad range of features, primarily based on lifestyle and social issues, relevant to Qatar expatriates and nationals.
We aim to set the benchmark for editorial credibility in the market with regular features and articles showcased in a contemporary, high-quality format. There is something to hold the interest of every member of the family from tiny tots to the adult seeking intellectual stimulation and easy-to-use information from topics as varied as fashion & beauty, health &wellness;, motoring, education, parenting and technology to arts and culinary tips.
Although the magazine’s content are not strictly advertising driven, its seamless and flexible editorial approach allows ample scope for well-written advertorials to be featured in every issue based on the cyclical and seasonal nature of local trends that dictate consumer behaviour. This understanding of the reader pulse powers issues focusing on health, travel, back to school, food, festive season etc.
The magazine can be described as both reader and advertiser friendly. The fact that it is distributed free of cost with every copy of the Gulf Times newspaper speaks a lot for its readership and reach.