With an ageing population, caregiving is something that more and more of us will have to step into at some time in our lives. It’s an often-thankless role, involving putting one’s own needs aside, neglecting oneself even, to focus solely on the care and comfort of a loved one. So who is caring for the caregivers?
Happiness & Resilience Articles
Seeking Interviewees
I am currently looking for people who can spare 30-minutes for a Skype interview sometime over the coming months. In particular, I am looking for people who fit the following criteria and have struggled with the transition: Former professional athletes, who retired from their sport more than 1-year ago Former military personnel, who transitioned out […]
How to Make Cooking Fun Again
Here’s my truth. My food never looks as good as the photos in Women’s Day, and it certainly doesn’t taste as good as the food in restaurants. I lack inspiration almost every night, and often just give up and order take out.
3 Habits of Positive People
Robert Collier, one of America’s original self-help authors who believed happiness and abundance were achievable by everyone, once famously said “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” What if positivity was the same, and all you had to do was repeat the same few habits and you could be a happy person?
Keep your mind sharp to live longer, says study
A recent study has shown that early retirement can accelerate cognitive decline. Specifically, the study found that early retirement led to poor memory or recall, which is an early predictor of dementia.
3 Ways to Bring Inspiration into Your Daily Life
At a certain point in our lives, it becomes easy to get stuck in a rut. Somewhere along the way, we run out of novel experiences and daily inspiration. Here’s some inspiration…
Lessons From Navy SEAL David Goggins
If you want inspiration – along with a kick in the butt – then look no further than retired Navy SEAL and endurance athlete David Goggins.
I Choose to Get My Ass Kicked
There’s nothing more life affirming than getting your ass kicked, and being OK with it. It’s the simple act of showing up, of not knowing if the outcome will go your way, and participating anyway.
The Change Storm
Are you stressed, overwhelmed or burned out? You’re not alone. We’re all living in a change storm – experiencing more change, more often than ever before. This site provides info and resources on happiness, balance and resiliency to help you weather the Change Storm.
My Next Adventure
Not long after my accident, I realised the power of setting goals. They give your life meaning and structure, and for me, one of the biggest goals I’ve had is to climb Machu Picchu.