To have peace of mind and a peaceful life is something most of us want. Yet, in the hustle-and-bustle of daily commitments – home, kids, school and work, it can seem hard to achieve. Life can be a roller-coaster full of highs-and-lows. When this happens, it’s still possible to be cool, calm and Continue Reading
Have a happy New Year! It’s good for your health
It’s a New Year! It’s the time when Aussies come together in January to celebrate the good things their homeland has to offer them. Some mark the day by having a barbecue lunch with family and friends. Others participate in official citizenship ceremonies that acknowledge new arrivals who Continue Reading
Enjoy Christmas! It’s good for your health.
It’s December. The countdown is on. Excitement is building. The pace is quickening. Life is getting hectic. There’s end-of-school activities, office parties, Christmas break-ups, and holiday plans to make; not to mention, shopping, gift wrapping, mailing items, putting up the decorations, cooking Continue Reading
Give the gift of peace! It’s good for your health
Australians love to celebrate Christmas Day. The first one in this country, most likely occurred at Sydney Cove on December 25th, 1788, when initial white settlers enacted their homeland traditions. Since then, it’s been traditional in the weeks leading up to the “big day” for family homes to be Continue Reading
Hope, health, harmony. A lasting gift that’s good for your health.
The final dash to the shops is on as people look for the perfect gift to give to someone they love. As the last of the wrapping paper is used and the gifts labelled and placed under the tree, there comes an opportunity to reflect on a lasting gift that’s good for your health - hope, health, Continue Reading
Have a worry-free Christmas. It’s good for your health.
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
Is too much Christmas shopping spoiling your health?
The Christmas countdown is under way. Manufacturers of toys, electronic games, and gifts are hoping that you and I will buy their latest items for our nearest-and-dearest. Retailers are hoping we’ll help them set new record sales figures for Christmas spending. Banking institutions are hoping we’ll Continue Reading
Exam time and mental health
This week’s ‘bright light’ blog, is written by David Goldsmith, a graduate student of the University of Adelaide who received an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Arts. He now lives in Melbourne, Victoria. I have been thinking about Mental Health Week and how high school students are under a lot Continue Reading