Ever told yourself you’ll be happy when ……? You’re not alone. Most of us have felt that way at some stage. Why wait? We can all choose happiness right now, regardless of what is going on around us. That may sound flippant if you’re feeling depressed right now, but these happiness hacks are
I love you. It’s true. Though I may not have met you or connected with you, in a universal sense, I love you. I love you because you are part of the intricate web that makes up the Universe. Just thinking and writing those words makes me smile. I feel a sense of
Do you love to go the extra mile for people? I do. It’s a matter of pride for me. However, when you do it consistently and it regularly goes unnoticed, you can find yourself running out of steam. There is a fine line between going the extra mile and being taken for a ride.
There but for the grace of God, go I. Hard to beat that quote when it comes to putting things in perspective. Do you agree? It’s virtually impossible to go through life without being witness to some kind of suffering. Sometimes, we take the time to realise how lucky we are. Other times,
You may be wondering what the kindness conundrum is. I’m wondering what the problem is with being kind. All the evidence points to the fact being kind not only helps the receiver, but also the giver. So, why doesn’t everyone hop on board the kindness caboose? While there are many intense areas of
I lay on the bed, careful not to move a muscle in case it alerted the intruder to my presence. Breathing was difficult. I wanted to take huge, terrified gulps of air, but that would have made too much noise. The trespasser was right outside the door. My heart was beating so
It’s amazing how grandchildren can awaken all those youthful insecurities you thought you’d overcome. Those precious parcels of perfection come with a bunch of other people and suddenly you are left questioning your importance in the scheme of things. Perhaps the greatest threat to the calm equilibrium you’ve worked so hard to achieve
Move over super mums – here comes Super Gran (and I’m not talking about the children’s series). I’ll let you in on a secret. Grandmothering isn’t all about cookies and hugs. Today’s grandmothers are juggling work, home and babysitting commitments with the flair of the best superheroes. This is a far different picture
Did you know that the same chemicals that are released during sex and eating are released when you are engaged in a creative activity? The reward centre in your brain releases a neurotransmitter called dopamine when you do something pleasurable. Dopamine acts as a natural anti-depressant, which means getting creative can bring you
One of the greatest gifts of grandparenting is to see and appreciate the wisdom in the children around us. Often, as parents, we are so busy doing all that needs to be done, we can overlook the lessons our children offer us. With more time for focus and contemplation, grandparents are rewarded with the
