When we visited the Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya recently, I knew it was going to be more than an opportunity to admire the carvings and extraordinary craftsmanship. In the brochure, I noted how the amazing wooden carvings were born from ideas and philosophies about people and how to live a meaningful life. The Sanctuary…
Living in Thailand has opened my eyes to a profoundly different approach to human interaction. Here, strangers smile, acknowledge, and genuinely wish each other well throughout the day. They seem to exude that wonderful word, kindness; the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate. The common greeting, along with a smile is, “Sawasdee ka.” This…
Comparison, a double-edged sword, has the power to shape our future in two distinct ways. On the one hand, it’s capable of robbing us of confidence and self-worth, leaving us feeling deflated or diminished. On the other, it has the potential to act as a steadfast ally, championing and supporting us. The outcome is a…
It’s no secret that we’re living in challenging times, which is why it’s a great time to focus on sending out a few more positive ripples in the world. From geopolitical unrest, economic challenges, staffing and supply issues to disruption to our daily routines. Moreover, the media is responsible for instilling fear and bad news…
We live in a world of contradictions. With approximately 8 billion people and 6.8 billion phones, we seem more connected than ever. On the one hand, in the click of a button we can message or send a friend request to someone on the other side of the globe. A task we mistakenly think will…
No doubt you remember the days of lockdown? Those days of isolation, lack of travel, and restrictions on where we could and could not go? Not many good ingredients in that mix to improve your wellbeing? While we love our home and living near the ocean, we were itching to have another adventure. So, we…
Finding inner happiness is something that most people strive to achieve. Moreover, on a global level, the United Nations and millions of people celebrate International Happiness Day, on March 20th each year. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the value of happiness. Specifically, the value and overall impact it has on…
I was talking to a new client recently who was, in his words, ‘feeling totally stuck.’ While not a very eloquent word, it sums up exactly where he was. Stuck and unable to move. Not conducive to living a healthier happier life. He was feeling directionless, like a yacht at sea on a windless day.…
People have discussed, debated and agonised over the topic of happiness for centuries. Furthermore, to shed light on precisely what are the keys to happiness? Questions such as, ‘What is happiness?’ ‘How can we achieve happiness?’ and, ‘What does a happy life look like?’ and commonly discussed topics. Countries have attempted to measure and define…
(Originally published in Sunshine Coast Daily – October 2016) Time to de-stress and be successful MONEY, family, health and lifestyle are some of the things we most cherish in life and are the main causes of stress. Mindset for Success founder Mandy Napier is encouraging people to start de-stressing from the inside out. She is…
Your most precious resources are time and health As humans, we strive to make things better, bigger and stronger, and relentlessly search for ways to prolong our lives. Time is, without doubt, one of our most precious resources, and health our most valuable commodity. We should be committed to respecting and using both wisely. While…
Happy Holiday Tonic Having just returned from a four week holiday in India, I have a gift for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anything less than relaxed and calm – It’s my Happy Holiday Tonic. It’s free, easy and works when used daily! (I promise it has no spices or chillies in it!) It helps…
Happiness is an inside job. Yes, truly it is, and the key to living a life with more meaning and greater success. Moreover, when we feel happy we create a happier workplace. A happier workplace equals more engagement and a more profitable business. Furthermore, people who are intrinsically happier and fulfilled are key reasons in…
Do you feel grateful for what you have every day? Is embracing an attitude of gratitude a daily practice in your daily life? Congratulations if it is. However, if you don’t then, now is a great time to embrace this practice. Moreover, in our busy lives it is easy to forget to stop and feel…
The ancient proverb ‘Time will tell’ still rings true today, especially with the creation of our goals and desires. With as many as 92% of New Year’s Resolutions failing, how can you ensure you are one of the few who succeed? How can you be a doer and an action taker? How can you start…