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As many of our social calendars are busier than ever, taking time to pause and recharge is more important than ever Prioritising down time can actually help you be more present when you are with others. If you were able to find new ways to switch off would you take...
It was a random decision but felt like the right thing to do. I was supporting my wife and we chose to commit to this thing together with a little help along the way. I haven't been a big drinker, yes I'm a real lightweight, particularly since running a marathon I...
Financial well-being is a critical part of our mental and physical health, and yet, so many of us are afraid to talk about our relationship with money. The cultural conversation around financial stressors can seem negative and judgmental, but when we’re honest with...
When keeping on moving is the best thing to do Movement is medicine is a great way of looking at things. When we move we provide the body with a stimulus to heal. That healing comes from better blood flow, removal of waste products and an bunch of feel good hormones...
Putting the personal in personal training It's been a long held belief thanks mostly to main stream media that a session with a personal trainer is going to be a smash fest! You are going to walk in and crawl out a sweaty mess. Now some people want that but often that...
We know the average human being has about 20,000 genes sitting on 23 pairs of chromosomes. They make us into the unique individuals that we are. Surprisingly, however, we also have many freeloaders – various bacteria, fungi and viruses – within our body that contain...
Late night snacks could be messing with your sleep
Your body’s unique internal clock has an ideal circadian rhythm. Most people feel their best when their daily habits align with that rhythm. Unfortunately, certain choices or habits can disrupt it and impact your productivity and energy level. One of the most...
Research suggests that emotional intelligence (EI) supports superior coping abilities and helps people deal with chronic stress and prevent burnout. Stress and burnout are not the same thing. While we know that stress often leads to burnout, it's possible to handle...
Having a glass of wine or a nightcap before bed is a common nighttime ritual. In fact, approximately 20% of the U.S. adult population drinks alcohol to help them fall asleep. As you sink into bed and doze off with that pleasant buzz of alcohol, it’s tempting to think...