We’ve all heard the inspirational mantras: “Change is good,” “Just take the first step,” and “Your new life is waiting outside your comfort zone.” While motivational, these phrases often gloss over the complex, messy reality of change. Behind every bold leap lies a series of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
As humans, we can and do experience a wide range of emotions. This is a normal part of living (and feeling) in a complex world. Historically, psychologists have divided these emotions into those referred to as “positive” and those referred to as “negative”. Many have come...
Play and fun are often associated with childhood, but research increasingly shows that they are essential for individuals of all ages. While many societies emphasise work, productivity, and efficiency, emerging evidence highlights that play and fun contribute significantly to physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being....
Therapeutic activities are essential for maintaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being. While psychological therapy (the most obvious of all “therapeutic activities”) plays a significant role in managing mental health, there are many other activities that can be deeply therapeutic, providing relief, comfort, and healing without...
Philanthropy, in all its various forms, has been found to have widespread profound and positive effects, not just for the immediate recipients but also for the givers, and society at large. This document is designed to be a short and succinct summary of the benefits...