How to Talk so you will be Heard In the last 1-minute Relationship Snippet, we mentioned that listening is an art and can benefit your relationship connection immensely. Equally as important as good listening is how you speak and what you say. The following are some suggestions when talking… Try sharing without any shaming blaming or criticising. Try sharing using ‘I’ … Read More
Doom & Gloom FM to Happiness FM
Doom & Gloom FM to Happiness FM The image above is of an old-fashioned car radio. Today, just like in the old days, if you were listening to the radio and did not like the music, commentary or news…what would you do? You would change channels from ‘Doom & Gloom FM’ to a more pleasant … Read More
Hungry, Thirsty or Craving – Part 1
Hungry, Thirsty or Craving – Part 1 For many years, I used to mistakenly think I was hungry when actually I was thirsty. Thirst, hunger and cravings can be easily confused! This 1-minute snippet will focus briefly on thirst…the next two snippets will highlight hunger and cravings. The next time you are feeling hungry, check … Read More
What Are Your Struggles & How Can I Help You More?
What Are Your Struggles & How Can I Help You More? You may have noticed by now that you receive a weekly health & well-being short 1-minute email on most Sunday mornings. I am hoping that you find them helpful? And thanks to those who give occasional feedback. It is much appreciated. But I would like … Read More
How You See Yourself Is Extremely Important!
How You See Yourself Is Extremely Important! Change is hard. You’ve probably noticed that! We all want to become healthier people but even if we get really inspired and start doing things better, it’s tough to actually stick to new behaviours. James Clear in his famous book, ‘Atomic Habits’ says that the following can make change easier: Believe in … Read More
Do You Worry? Try This!
Do You Worry? Try This! We have mentioned before in these 1-minute emotional well-being snippets that your mind is not always your friend! For example, many of us may think in the following ways: ‘what-if’ type worries, worst-case scenario thoughts, self-critical thoughts, ruminating & dwelling on the past etc. This is what most minds do which can lead … Read More
Is There More?
Is There More? As mentioned previously, listening is an art and can benefit your relationship connection immensely. A great question to ask your partner or spouse when you are listening, is ‘Is there more?’…and of course to really mean it! A very simple three-word question that shows you are interested and happy to listen to whatever else your other half … Read More
Growth Mindset
Growth Mindset Rather than becoming disheartened and sad because of one’s health difficulty, instead, try and accept the challenge as an opportunity. An opportunity to grow and harness all the wonderful inner resources that are beneath the surface. We all know of many stories of how adversity has led to greatness. Or those who may have hit ‘rock-bottom’ … Read More
Mindful or Mindless Eating?
Mindful or Mindless Eating? Most of us tend to go about much of our lives on automatic pilot. This is a challenge for most human beings to live as conscious a life as possible…living with as much awareness & presence as possible. This lack of awareness also applies to how we manage our health, well-being as well … Read More
The Wizard of Oz – Lessons for Life
The Wizard of Oz – Lessons for Life Remember the story of ‘The Wizard of Oz’… After a tornado hurls through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are swept away from their home to the colourful and vibrant Land of Oz. To find their way back home, they must embark on a journey to the Emerald … Read More
