December 2016

via the SMH by (my good friend) Sarah Berry We have more power to change our physiology than we realise. The way our psychology can filter down to our biology, changing our health outcomes for better or worse, is an ongoing source of fascination for researchers. Research has...

09 December, 2016

via Time by R. L. Adams We are creatures of habit. Everything we think, say and do is a result of deep-seated habits etched into our minds through years and years of repitious behavior. Those very same habits either help to propel us forward or to...

08 December, 2016

via BusinessInsider by Erin Brodwin Indulging in a piece of chocolate cake. Meeting up with your best friends for drinks. Going for a hike in the wilderness. We like doing things that feel good because, well, they feel good. It’s something psychologists call the “hedonic principle.” Basically,...

06 December, 2016

via PickTheBrain by Drew Drake “Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking” – Marcus Aurelius Our mind is so complex that we can forget how powerful it is. It can either make or break us at...

06 December, 2016

via Motto/Time by Travis Bradberry When we think of happiness, we typically think of things that bring us immediate pleasure — a decadent meal, a favorite book or a relaxing day on the beach. These pleasures do bring happiness, but only temporarily. Recent studies have shown...

05 December, 2016

via Fulfilment daily by Corinne Keating The Challenge: Sometimes the grind of life can make us feel worn out. The Science: There are small ways to tap into your body to help you feel energized. The Solution: Try these 5 hacks to boost your mood! Feeling not-so-swell at the moment?...

04 December, 2016

Even if we're happy, we can work towards being happier. Even if we're successful we can still aim to achieve more. Happiness and success IN LIFE come down to enjoying what we have and where we are AS WELL AS constantly seeking to improve and become better. So...

02 December, 2016

In 2015 the Human Rights Commission published a report into age discrimination emphasising, among other things, that the majority of people’s opinions and the majority of references to older people in the media were predominately negative Unfortunately, related to this, most of us think of ageing...

02 December, 2016