I was talking to an old friend of mine the other day who I’ve known since we were kids. In the last couple of years he has gone from being a full-time primary school teacher, to teaching three days a week plus a bit of sports coaching. His stress levels have plummeted, his energy has sky rocketed and he’s living a lifestyle with his family that ... [Read On]
Ditching Resolutions – Have a Revolution Instead
Over much of the course of my life, New Year’s resolutions have had the effect of leaving me feeling pretty useless, disappointed or plain old cynical. They seem like a really good idea at the time. I have all in the gusto in the world for them. I do lots to get started – or at least I think I did. Off with a hiss and a roar. So what the hell ... [Read On]
Work is work. Play is play. Or is it? (Hell, no!)
Alan Watts, revered philosopher, writer and speaker, had a very elegant way of describing many things – including our approach to work: “You are involved by and large in a very strange business system which divides your day into work and play. Work is something that everybody does and you get paid to do it because nobody could care less about doing ... [Read On]
What’s better than watching TV with your feet up, to unwind? Well …
One night recently I was sitting watching my second episode of the Big Bang Theory after dinner, silently ignoring a little niggle inside that was saying “This isn’t really hitting the spot. It’s not really what I need.” Fast forward two weeks and I’m sitting on the couch at home wondering about putting on a movie after a delicious dinner of ... [Read On]
How to get life the right way up this year
What do you want for yourself this year? Have you taken some time to think about this? While you ponder this, I’m going to tell you what I want for you. For you I want a year of balanced living, of feeling freedom in your week to enjoy your life while you achieve the things you want to achieve. I want peace of mind for you. I want you to ... [Read On]
Five smartphone tips you don’t want to be without these hols
Holy rollerblades, are there still a lot of people still playing slave to their technology. Just last night I was at a Chamber of Commerce event talking to a friend’s husband and he was looking at his phone as his emails flashed up on the screen. I don't like to sound like a bleeding coach when I'm socialising, but needless to say I couldn't resist ... [Read On]
How to unwind more easily these holidays
Is anyone else feeling very ready for a holiday?! Well I am, and over the years I’ve thought a lot about how to make the most of time off. For instance, being intentional about anything we do in life – be it writing an email, entering a relationship or taking a trip – can totally transform your experience of it. This definitely applies to how you ... [Read On]
How the media affects your stress levels + what to do about it [MEGAPOST]
Do you remember the Twilight Zone? I recall being intrigued with the ‘revived’ series that was run on TV back in the 1980’s (what is it with teenagers and scary movies?!). Recently I saw a post on Facebook saying ‘The Twilight Zone used to be the scariest thing on TV, now it is the nightly news’. How true this statement is of late. Crikey. The ... [Read On]
Sometimes you have to just make your bucket-list a reality
I turned 40 last month. Numerous people have eyed me wonderingly, gauging whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing. Honestly, it feels good. I like nice round, even numbers, but I also know that the main reason it feels good is because I’ve made some big decisions this year that feel right for me and I’m in the midst of a lifestyle ... [Read On]