In late October, lots of Christmas goodies were appearing on the shelves of my local supermarket. When I remarked on this to a fellow shopper she said, “Don’t use the ‘C’ word. I’m worried about having enough money to buy presents for my kids. My credit card will ‘max out’ – yet again. The stress at Continue Reading
Smile more! It’s good for your health.
How often do you smile – really smile? If your answer is a lot, then you’re well on your way to achieving a long and happy life. Smiling is good for your health, say experts. With this incentive in mind, it could be time to exercise those facial muscles, and smile more. According to Professor Continue Reading
Don’t be a superwoman! It’s good for your health
If you’re a mother then you may often find yourself juggling tasks - raising children, managing a household, holding down a job, caring for elderly relatives and participating in family and community activities. Trying to fit everything into the daily schedule while remaining happy and healthy is Continue Reading
Be kind-hearted. It’s good for your health.
Picture this scene. You have three tradesmen working flat-out in your new home, drilling and hammering. In the middle of all the noise and flying dust, there’s a knock at the front door. When you open it, you find a young man standing there. He explains that he’s been employed by the government to Continue Reading
Never give up! It’s good for your health
Have you ever dreamed that you’re running to catch a train? Although the train is moving away, you keep on running towards it - you keep on trying to catch it. How does the dream end? That rather depends on you as the dreamer. It’s quite possible that you persevere. You keep going. You make it on Continue Reading
Thought recycling! It’s good for your health.
Recycling! There’s so much we can do. These days, we can responsibly dispose of our unwanted packaging materials and green waste in household recycling bins. Also, at events such as garage sales, flea-markets and car-boot sales, opportunities abound for other useful items such as pre-loved clothing Continue Reading
Uniqueness is good for your health.
Finding a unique and valuable family treasure lurking around the home, or tucked away in a forgotten drawer, is something many of us apparently hope for. Testament to this, is seen in the popularity of the BBC’s long running television program the Antiques Roadshow. Started in 1979, the show is now Continue Reading
Detox your thought. It’s good for your health.
Over the centuries humans have tried to find the perfect way to keep the body in tip top order. Many people have taken to exercising the body regularly, and watching what kinds of foods they eat. Others have joined health clubs or visited spas, where they’re put through their paces, massaged, Continue Reading
Smile more! It’s good for your health.
How often do you smile – really smile? If your answer is a lot, then you’re well on your way to achieving better health, happiness, and even a longer life. Surprising as it may seem, Professor Barbara Fredrickson, says there’s growing evidence that smiles have a health-boosting effect. That’s Continue Reading
Renovating your thought is good for your health
Renovations are so popular on Australian TV. It seems that as viewers we just love watching makeovers of every description. There’s the Biggest Loser – a show dedicated to helping people give their body a major overhaul. Then there’s The Block and House Rules where rooms and entire houses undergo a Continue Reading