Encouragement is a great motivator. As we face the regular daily routines of our lives, it can be easy to drift into complacency. We become pretty familiar with what it is in store for us each day and how to progress through the daily business. We can even run many of our tasks – and relationships –…
Negative emotions are not all negative
Negative emotions, such a sadness, anger, guilt, shame and fear can be draining and can contribute to a reduced state of health and wellbeing. Such emotions can also contribute significantly to conditions of fatigue and pain. It goes without saying that when we experience negative emotions, we are not in a particularly happy place or feeling at…
Australia Day – who cares?
Celebrating another Australia Day gives us reason to reflect on why we honour this day at all, particularly when it has become somewhat controversial. Leaving the controversy aside, I know I am lucky to be in this country for many reasons: Lucky to have an education, and develop skills…