July 2024

It goes without saying that if you're interested in happiness, then you should be interested in gratitude. Research clearly shows that those who regularly focus on thankfulness and appreciation, on what's going well more than what's not going well, are happier; and more so, they're also...

16 July, 2024

As part of the launch of my new book, "Lost & Found - how to wander your way to a better life", I was lucky enough to be invited onto Channel 9's Today Extra to share some of the key constructs about which I'd written. I...

15 July, 2024

I've made it clear many times in my writing and speaking that I don't think anyone will or should expect to be happy all the time. It is, quite simply, an unrealistic and even unhealthy goal. That's because the so-called "negative" or unpleasant emotions are normal...

15 July, 2024

Today's short and practical post began with a carefully worded header. Note, I didn't write "when others let me down" but rather, "when I feel let down by others". What's the difference? Well, the later recognises that the real issue is MY response. Sure, others might have...

11 July, 2024

We all have days or weeks, even, when we struggle with motivation and energy. But that need not stop you from carrying on and getting what you need done. Although it's OK to pause and rest at times, here are a few things that have helped...

09 July, 2024

I'm well aware that enjoying happiness and a good life is easier said than done. Happiness definitely comes more easily for some, than others, but for many of us it takes work, over and over again, day after day through thick and thin. But happiness is possible;...

05 July, 2024

The other day, I was sitting outside a cafe, quietly enjoying a coffee as I do sometimes on my morning walk, when a woman came out of the cafe and brightly said "good morning" to the man sitting next to me. Almost immediately, however, she realised...

03 July, 2024

In my weekly eNewsletter, that went out this morning, I included a short excerpt from the Introduction of my new book, "Lost & Found - how to wander your way to a better life" which I'm very excited to say is OUT TOMORROW!  I'll be including...

01 July, 2024