Four possible C’s of wellbeing: the search for seratonin

by Rich Ellis | Jun 5, 2024 | Coaching, Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace

In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, many people struggle with low serotonin levels, which can lead to mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. But what causes this decline in serotonin, and what can be done to boost it? Let’s explore the reasons...

Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS) Pt.1

by Rich Ellis | May 28, 2024 | Coaching, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace

I recently heard a podcast interviewing the very interesting Arthur C. Brooks. He recently wrote a book with Oprah Winfrey (clever) which I am now reading called “Build the life you want” it’s about happiness and other interesting things. He mentions...

Morning Light and how to make it a habit

by Rich Ellis | May 14, 2024 | Coaching, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace

I always advise people who are prepared to listen that a good nights sleep starts in the morning. With natural light – in your eyes for a good 10 minutes or more. Light exposure helps to regulate your circadian rhythm — your body’s internal...

Embracing Wellness into the cooler months

by Rich Ellis | Apr 17, 2024 | Coaching, Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace

We’re not there yet but it’s not far away and so I was curious as to whether it really is the temperature that affects the levels of bugs flying around or if there was more to it than that. Here’s what I found… Colds, flus and other respiratory...

Unraveling the Mysteries of Persistent Hunger and Fatigue: Exploring the Science Behind Our Constant Cravings

by Rich Ellis | Apr 2, 2024 | Coaching, Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Wellness, Workplace

I recently over heard a mate say, “I’m absolutely knackered.” Followed by, “Always am” I thought to myself, I only know a little about his life so cannot possibly know what is causing this tiredness but it made me go looking and dig out...

The importance of Vitamin D, especially NOW!

by Rich Ellis | Mar 19, 2024 | Diet, Fitness, Health, Immunity, Mental Health, Nutrition, Productivity, Uncategorized, Wellness

As the cooler months arrive in the southern hemisphere we are susceptible to a drop in vitamin D levels. If we’re not ingesting enough vitamin D source food, and with sunshine hours decreasing the chances of this happening are much higher. Even if the sun is...