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…
How to Recharge your mind and body naturally for lasting energy – (Especially When Life Feels Heavy or Routine Takes Over). A sea change doesn’t just change your view — it changes your perspective. Since relocating to Thailand, I’ve experienced how being in a new place creates space to reflect, interrupt routine patterns, and reignite…
Unplugging from our digital gadgets and technology is a daily habit we must endeavour to foster. Especially today, with loneliness and mental health becoming increasingly concerning issues. Additionally, because much of our time at work involves technology and connecting via digital platforms. This way of operating and communicating goes against the grain of one our…
Setting boundaries in our lives is key for many reasons. First, to help us keep focused and moving towards our goals and achievements. Next, for our wellbeing and health. How often do you do things for others that you don’t really want to do? Furthermore, it’s often due to a sense of obligation. When we…
Holidays are a wonderful way to revitalise and renew your energy. Moreover, to discover new places, meet different people and have new experiences. Furthermore, holidays are a chance to relax, take a break from the daily grind, and return refreshed. Some of my most memorable trips are the times I have spent in Africa. With…
The power of nature is incredibly healing, so, not surprisingly, it is a great place to spend time to enhance our wellbeing. Moreover, it helps us better manage our many daily responsibilities and tasks. Additionally, our dependence on technology, the demands of running a business, and the need to perform optimally require us to take…
Sleep is one of the most important functions in our life. It restores, repairs and promotes the removal of waste products from our body and brain cells. Although it is a fundamental biological requirement for human health, we often underrate sleep and many people claim to have poor sleep patterns. Moreover, we fail to give…
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…
Rest is vital for performance and wellbeing, which makes it an important topic. However, most people have no idea that we need to consider resting our brains to keep our performances high. Taking short breaks to replenish our energy and boost our brain functioning throughout the day is vital. By doing this we are more…
Many of my clients, including entrepreneurs and high achievers, often have a deep seated drive to be responsible. As a result, they can be too responsible for their own good. Moreover, this can have negative consequences in all areas of their lives. Furthermore, this tendency to be overly responsible usually stems from way back. Childhood…
This week is Mental Health Awareness week, an important area of health that is often neglected or avoided. Understanding how to build mental strength is vital for our overall wellbeing and happiness. Moreover, the purpose of this week is to reduce stigma and build awareness. Additionally, to encourage individuals to take action towards improving their…
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…
I while back, I wrote a blog on the three types of stress and their sources. Discovering and releasing your stressors is key to accomplishing more. Here, I will discuss the deepest layer of stress that has the potential to dictate the course of your life. This layer of stress creates the greatest inner conflict…
There are two very real challenges that many leaders and business owners will face, or may have already faced. However, first, I do want to admit that I believe we are all leaders in our lives! Consequently, these challenges affect us all. Moreover, if we neglect these challenges, like compound interest, they are likely to…
A while back I ran a workshop for students at the James Cook University on the topic of ‘Healthy Mind Healthy Life’. The underlying focus was how to improve your mindset to show up and study more effectively. Additionally I was aiming to equip them with effective tips and strategies to create their own winning…