Celebrate kindness. Whether you’re at home or work, show your appreciation to others whenever they say or do something kind - your kids included! It’s important to acknowledge all those kind words or deeds with a big smile, a thank you, or encouraging praise such as ‘well done’ or ‘good job’. Continue Reading
Stop and help. It’s good for your health
May 12th is Mother’s Day in Australia, the time when I celebrate my mum’s wisdom: stop and help. Her compassionate words mirror the well-known Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” and “If you’ve had a kindness shown you, pass it on.” My mother followed this principle and Continue Reading
Give the gift of kindness. It’s good for your health
Kindness. It’s a wonderful gift to give …and receive. You don’t have to physically go out and buy this present, or wrap it in colorful paper and bows. You already have this perfect gift. Being courteous, thoughtful and appreciative, are positive, heart-and-mind qualities that you and I already Continue Reading
Happy mothering! It’s good for your health.
Today’s woman is multi-faceted. She can be a wife, daughter, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother. As a mum, she juggles her life with raising children, running a home, work or study. As a grandmother, she often plays an important role in looking-after her grandchildren. For these women, mothering Continue Reading
Share the love! It’s good for your health
On February 14th many countries will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Originally a liturgical celebration, it has become a time when individuals express their love for each other through gifts, roses, chocolates, and greeting cards known as "valentines". While this occasion may seem to be more for Continue Reading
Speak gently! It’s good for your health.
It seems that we’ve all “snapped’ and said things that we later regret! Maybe the unkind words to a family member or co-worker were the result of thoughtlessness, frustration, or stress. One way to maintain good relations at home and at work, is to keep guard over one’s thought and tongue - to think Continue Reading
Warm Winter thinking. It’s healthy
Everyone has ideas about how to keep warm and healthy during Winter, such as wearing layered clothing and drinking hot soups. But what other warming-ways are there to help you stay cosy and well? Beat the Winter-blues. Staying indoors during winter can lead to feelings of social exclusion, Continue Reading
Detox your mind. It’s good for your health
Detoxing one’s body it seems, has become as popular as visiting a health spa to be massaged, mud-packed or steamed. Yet cleansing the body inside and out, is not all we can do to be healthier. It can also be beneficial to detox your mind. Such action is good for your health – both mental and 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
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