This last few weeks, I have been supporting my son and his partner as they prepare to move house. My partner and I have visited on a number of occasions to take their boys out for the day so they can give packing and sorting a more concentrated effort. I was chatting to my son […]
Category Archives: Resilience and Mental Wellbeing
Everything needs a reason. Without a sense of a why, would you tackle a task? Human history is filled with stories of people creating amazing things out of need or necessity. When need is strong, human beings find a new level of resourcefulness, motivation and commitment. They find themselves working well with others as they […]
Introduction: A time for contemplation is always special. Perhaps in our lives, we do not take time enough for contemplation as the quieter moments seem to be filled with rapid thoughts of worry, doubt, regrets, and irritation. But taking quiet moments like the Dawn Service, or going for a walk in nature, can give us […]
Introduction: A time for contemplation is always special. Perhaps, in our lives, we do not take time enough for contemplation as the quieter moments seem to be filled with rapid thoughts of worry, doubt, regrets, and irritation. But taking quiet moments like the Dawn Service, or going for a walk in nature, can give us […]
Introduction: Wellbeing in the workplace is climbing closer to the top of the business agenda. Government regulations coupled with the risk of high compensation claims are bringing Wellbeing directly under the noses of the C-suite. In her regular bulletin, Katrina Walton from Wellness Designs in Brisbane wrote today: Now more than ever, employee wellbeing is […]
Introduction: Epigenetics is an incredible science, and perhaps the most exciting of all the human sciences over the past 20 years. For years, we have been told that so many diseases are genetic. Angelina Jolie famously endured a double mastectomy for fear of getting breast cancer because she carried the “brca” gene. She never had […]
Over the past few months, I’ve found myself chatting to a lot of people, men and women, who find themselves single and over 50. Most are out there in the dating world, using apps or social media connections, seeking to find a spark that will find them in love. It is often a fascinating conversation […]
Introduction: Over the past few years, we have seen Political Correctness and Woke-ism creep into our lives. The scribes of higher virtue have tried to shut down the celebration of Christmas for fear of offending someone. They have taken it out of schools, and I often have people say to me, “Happy Holidays”. I doubt […]
And Creating a Thriving, Well, Workforce. Trauma is a terrible thing. It can cause death or ruin a life. It comes in many forms, physical, mental, and emotional. So, as I write this article, I do not wish to discount the impact of trauma. When someone experiences a traumatic event, they do need support and […]
Jim Carrey made us all laugh loud in his film “Liar Liar!”, the story of a many who had become so fundamentally dishonest that he was losing the respect of his child. A magical intervention had him become profoundly honest, with some funny and fascinating twists. Recently I did an advanced course in the exploration […]