The month of May has arrived in all its glory. It is time to build your happiness. And yes, it’s time to hang a basket of flowers by your front door, dust off the Bar-B-Q and engage in outdoor activities. Many of my clients come to counselling / therapy because they want to be ‘happy’ […]
Think Butterfly Effect To Regain Your MOJO
Our recent warm weather makes us celebrate spring. And, spring is a sign for many people to step out of their rut and regain their mojo. Many people feel they need a complete overhaul to become happier. This feeling of having to change too much too soon is quite daunting and sadly many give up without […]
Manage Your Stress: Allow Space for Laughter
Well it happened again, a familiar slapstick story comes to life. I arrived at a meeting the other day in time to hear those already present in fits of laughter. Mary, the co-chair, was recounting how she came out of the house with her travel mug filled with coffee in one hand, her purse on […]
GET FIT TO PERFORM BETTER AT WORK
Given that it is September, research gurus are telling parents that fit children do better academically than those who do not take part in any type of exercise program. The message here is to get kids moving. They will behave better, study harder and sleep more soundly. Several news articles in the last few months […]
Secret to a Happy Life: Focus on Meaningful
A very interesting discussion was on the radio a while ago and it grabbed my attention. It was all about ‘focusing on meaningful’ i.e. engage in pleasant experiences. Engagement reduces stress, increases happiness and is good for your mental health. Be active rather than passive. No matter what age and stage of life: Engage, take […]