Creative strategies for better living
If you were to describe your life at the moment, I’m guessing you would use the word ‘busy.’ How many people do you know with never ending ‘to-do’ lists? If someone asks you how you are – How often would you reply ‘Good….but busy.’ Why are we so obsessed with packing our schedules, thinking a mile…
This story is one of my favourites for gently reminding us about the part we play in our own mishaps and marvellous adventures. A friend was having huge issues with her mother-in-law over many years. While she was able to reduce the anxiety she felt over time, she still had a lot of built up angst…
Something is going on between our stomach and our brains. And its not just those chocolate cravings you’ve been having! In our digestive tract there is a giant mass of bacterial cells otherwise known as intestinal flora.( It sounds fascinating I know – but read on.) The experts who study these things estimate there are…
You’ve heard it before. Now science can tell you why laughter really is the best medicine. And just in time for April Fool’s Day. Apart from making us happy, laughter lets in oxygen which feeds your blood cells and the brain, and it also releases feel good chemicals that can help in managing pain and…
What is wellbeing? And how do you know when you have it? Why is it that some people seem to glow with energy, positivity and purpose? While the rest of us struggle to maintain our moods and our direction in life. Whether or not luck, good genes or standing on your head have something to…