December 2024

It's a new year. You can start again. That doesn't mean you have to stop doing everything you did last year. But it is an acknowledgement that you can stop that which isn't serving you and start new habits for more happiness and wellbeing. You can start again any...

31 December, 2024

It's almost certainly true that you've made mistakes. It's almost certainly equally true that you've done much that's good. It's almost certainly true that you've failed. It's almost certainly equally true that succeeded and had wins. All these are true. But which are you focusing most on?...

30 December, 2024

Think back on the year that's been. Think forward to the year about to arrive. What do you want to do MORE of? Who do you want see MORE of? What do you want to do LESS of? Who do you want to see LESS of? What can you...

27 December, 2024

You can take care of yourself without being selfish. You can do what you need to for your health and wellbeing without being boring. You can have fun and still eat well and exercise. You can enjoy this time without going overboard....

26 December, 2024

Take some time to reflect on all you've achieved this year. Don't gloss over or discount or diminish your accomplishments. Savour that which is deserving of satisfaction. Give yourself the pat on the back you'd give a good friend....

24 December, 2024

If you're up for it, socialise and have a great time. If you're tired, rest. If you don't think seeing family is good for your mental health, it's OK to make up an excuse and not visit. Do what you need to do....

23 December, 2024

There's no doubt this year, and recent years, has included some troubling news. But that doesn't mean everything has been troubling or negative. In fact, as Fix the News works hard to remind me (and many others) ...

20 December, 2024

It's OK not to be OK (you don't have to feel great or happy ALL the time). It's OK not to have a clue (you don't always have to know where you're going or what's going on). It's OK not to have all the answers (I mean...

19 December, 2024

Like many people, I've spent most of my life aiming to live a great life; a life filled with health and wellbeing, happiness and success. But more recently I've realised that's a BIG ask; in fact, it might be a bit too much to hope for.  I...

17 December, 2024