May 2025

The Healing Power of Reconciliation: How Mending Relationships Boosts Health and Well-Being

Here in Australia, this week is National Reconciliation Week (see HERE) and I was asked by my friends at batyr if I could shape my regular “health and wellbeing” session to align with this theme. Now, before going on, let me be 100% clear; I’m NOT...

29 May, 2025

Creating More Happiness and Satisfaction at Work: Surprisingly Simple Tips Backed by Science

Whomever you are and whichever way you look at it, work can take up a huge portion of our lives, so it’s no surprise that our happiness at work directly impacts our overall wellbeing. While not every job will be perfect, there are practical, research-backed...

28 May, 2025

The Many Faces of Happiness: Why It Means Different Things to Different People

What does happiness mean to you? For one person, it might be the laughter of loved ones over a shared meal. For another, it might be the quiet satisfaction of a job well done or the serenity of a walk in nature. Though happiness is...

21 May, 2025

Why Nice People Don’t Finish Last: The Science of Kindness, Success, and Real Influence

The phrase “nice guys finish last” has echoed through boardrooms, locker rooms, and dating advice columns for decades. It paints a grim picture: if you're kind, empathetic, and generous, you’ll be walked all over by ruthless competitors. But here’s the good news; research doesn’t back...

14 May, 2025

“Letting go” isn’t giving up; it’s grabbing hold of reality

Letting go is often misunderstood as a form of surrender, a resignation to failure, or a sign of weakness. However, psychological research and philosophical perspectives suggest that letting go is not about giving up but rather about embracing reality and fostering growth. This shift in...

07 May, 2025