Do this because it’s good for the soul

A friend recently shared how he drops off the grid for a week every year and goes hiking in the bush. He leaves behind all technology and contact with regular society. I’m not sure how others react when he tells…

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Self care for busy parents

Here in Australia we are well in to winter and the inevitable flu season that comes with it. I’m not particularly fond of this time of year. It’s not because I hate the cold and wind we get in my…

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Work stress and how to stop bringing it home

Do you find it difficult to switch off after work? Are you bringing work stress into your home? In these times of easy connectivity where we can check our emails, complete online tasks and communicate instantly no matter the time…

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But I don’t have time to exercise!

‘But I don’t have the time to exercise’.  How often do we use this as an excuse to avoid having to do something we don’t actually want to do? Perhaps it would be better to ask ourselves “Do I really…

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12 benefits of exercise that have absolutely nothing to do with losing weight

Have you ever spent a weekend slopping around in your pyjamas doing absolutely nothing and ended the day feeling completely worn out?  Why is it that when we spend the day sleeping in, laying around on the couch and doing…

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Health: Why I regularly put myself first

We all wear many hats in our lives. We are employees, parents, children, friends, cooks, cleaners, chauffeurs, coaches, caregivers and often many more. We have so much that we need to do and on top of that we add many…

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