We all get sad but we don’t have to stay there. Here are some tips to drag yourself out of the doldrums. It was one of those days. The sweetest little white possum was being pegged as being our first climate change extinction. This headline was closely followed by the news that Russia was
Have you ever dreamt of having the power to save people, animals, plant life, – the world? Have you thought about what you would do if you had the powers of Superman or Wonder Woman? Well, we might not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but we all have superpowers.
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
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
We are surrounded by colour and though we may be unaware, it has the power to affect our moods, our choices, our skills and even our health. It can be difficult to take full control of our lives with these ‘hidden’ influences at play. Understanding the energy that colours emit, and helping our
It soothes our souls, changes our heartbeat, triggers emotions, ignites memories and that’s just the beginning of the magic of music. Music reduces stress, increases joy and has been proved to accelerate brain development in children exposed to it regularly. Promoting music and musical activates can help children with their speech, memory, attention span,
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
Have you ever found yourself trying so hard not to sound boastful that you highlight to others what you think your life is lacking? People often use negativity as a shield to protect themselves from the unkind judgements and jealousies of others. They sweep their happiness under the rug and hide it
It’s no secret the art soothes the soul but many people are intimidated by the prospect of creating their own art. If this is you then you’re denying yourself the chance to be smarter and happier. Arts, hobbies, and crafts are in the top six happiness inducing activities according to research. What you
Welcome to another Wacky Workshops project – an easy wheel of joy and a happy memory scroll-hive. In 11 Survival Tips for Taming Terrible Tantrums, I about the perfect storm created when toddlers do not have the skills to communicate their feelings calmly. The outbursts are often unavoidable and the best bet is to
