Do you gift your time?
Yesterday was Mother’s Day, so as a treat for my Mum I cooked dinner for the whole family. I also brought Mum a gift, but she said the best gift of all was having me home and enjoying chatting, laughing, eating...
Do you get enough sleep?
On Friday the 17th March it is not only St Patrick’s day but also World sleep day! This got me thinking about how important sleep is. Contrary to our quiet physical state, the brain can be very active during sleep....
Are friendships good for our health?
Our busy lifestyles can leave little time in our schedules to maintain these important friendships, but it is essential we invest our time wisely. Last Saturday, I was invited to go out to celebrate a friend getting her dream job....
What’s your choice of exercise?
Having recently bought my first home with my partner, we inherited a large over grown, neglected garden. Never before have I really taken much notice about gardening, only to remark to my Dad that his grass looks good after his hard work cutting it!! Now I...
How can we deal with life’s irritations?
Last week there was a sudden water leak in our local area and we were without water for an entire evening. With no warning beforehand to prepare, even the kettle was bone dry! After a hard days work, feeling tired, I will...
How can we be more present?
Being present in the here and now means that we are mindful of what is happening at this very moment. We are not distracted by the past or the worries of the future. It can be easy to rush through life...
Do you know the difference between life span and health span?
I recently read a very interesting article in one of the major tabloids which explained the difference. Our life span is the total number of years we live, our health span is how many of those years we remain disease...
How can we overcome challenges?
We all face challenges and difficulties in life, which come in all shapes and sizes. It is easy to feel beaten and overwhelmed, but facing and overcoming these challenges is how we learn and grow. When we avoid dealing with...
How can we create healthy habits?
It is good to adopt better choices that enhance our health and lives but we have to make room for them. One of my 2023 goals was to make a conscious effort to make healthier food choices. To help myself...
Can you find happiness when it hurts?
My mum’s friend Lisa has at last fulfilled her life long ambition of writing a book and she finally put pen to paper and had it published. “Finding Happiness When It Hurts” After reading her self-help book I am learning...
