Health and Wellness
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Plenty of green space
How would you design the city of the future? Green space to promote healthy air, recreation, community gardens and physical and mental well-being. Transport corridors/ options that reduce the number of cars on the road. Multi-purpose hubs that can be used by schools business, communities to promote learning and innovation action. Small living. Low cost. Tiny footprint.… Continue reading
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Mid week slump
Oh, how hard is it. The mid week slump. But glass half full right. The week hump is half climbed! I’ve got this. You’ve got this. Take a deep breath, enjoy a short walk – even 5 minutes – and remember why you do this. Be kind to yourself. Drink from a beautiful cup. Go… Continue reading
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Allow yourself to be happy
Happiness is a warm embrace, a sun-kissed smile, and the gentle rhythm of contentment. It’s found in shared laughter, quiet moments of gratitude, and the simple joy of living fully. Be happy, friends. Continue reading
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No stranger…
Create an emergency preparedness plan. To this situation, sadly, having evacuated once before. Grabbing and putting in the cars – our animals, ID, old photos, basic toiletries, phones, laptops, chargers, 1 set of clothes each, basic toiletries, and 1 sentimental item each. Everything is packed in a suitcase to make it easier to mobilise. Secure… Continue reading
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Friday nights
What brings you peace? Friday nights – Knowing the weekend has arrived. The rubbish bins are empty. Cooking a meal that the whole family enjoys. An empty washing basket. Good feedback on something I’ve written – professionally or personally. A good hair day. Being outdoors. Being with friends and having the longest belly laugh ever.… Continue reading
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Do you eat a breakfast of champions?
What is your breakky habit? Do you eat a nutritious meal to fuel your day, do you ‘grab and go’, or do you skip what they say is the most important meal of the day? I try to have breakky every morning. Generally, a high protein yoghurt, cereal, or a piece of fruit. Oh yes,… Continue reading
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An endless supply…
If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? … of books. You can’t have too many. And there are rules of engagement here. A pile you’ve read. A pile you’re reading now. A pile you aspire to read. The local or online book store is pretty much fuel for life,… Continue reading
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Off to the dentist today…
You know what that means. It’s time to practice some mindfulness. I’m really not keen for dental work (nothing against dentists as such), so there are three things I’m going to do while I’m in the chair today…1. Focus on my breathing. I’ll count my breaths and keep bringing my mind back to my breathing if… Continue reading
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You can do it
What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? Self-belief. You should always carry that fire in your belly to be more, do more, see more, try more, search for more, love more, and give more. I truly believe that self-belief is vital for getting the most out of life. PS.… Continue reading
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