Wellbeing

Aug 23, 20232 min read

#277 Self care is ...

Of the various definitions relating to wellbeing, I very much appreciate Martin Seligman’s PERMA model [Positive Emotion, Engagement,...

Aug 9, 20231 min read

#275 “Be a little kinder than you have to”

Bennett’s quote, “Be a little kinder than you have to”, is one of my favourites. Short and sweet. Undeniably apt each and every day. With...

Aug 8, 20231 min read

#274 #MindfulMonday

This De La Vega quote not only distinguishes between being #mindful and one’s mind being full, but acknowledges that one can experience...

Aug 2, 20231 min read

#271 9 Life hacks

I love how - with the view to improving our quality of life - this simple list of nine life hacks [source unknown] implores us to replace...

Aug 2, 20231 min read

#270 Kindness III

Mindful of today’s proposed action on the Action for Happiness’ Altruistic August calendar being, Set an intention to be kind to others...

Jul 31, 20231 min read

#269 Altruistic August

Today’s blog title is, admittedly, taken from this month’s Action for Happiness calendar. Each month, as highlighted in previous...

Apr 1, 20231 min read

#267 Reflection after 31 days

I have, over the last 31 days, challenged myself to post a blog every day. Drawing on the notion of Meraki, I have endeavoured to blog...

Mar 30, 20231 min read

#265 Wellbeing Wednesday - 'Mental Health Check-in' and 'Love Yourself By ...'

It seems apt - on this, the last Wednesday of Wellbeing month - to share these wonderful images. Originally spotted on Instagram...

Mar 29, 20231 min read

#264 Good Hope

I have always loved language. I especially enjoy creative writing and finding novel ways to express myself so as to appeal to my...

Mar 28, 20231 min read

#263 The miracle of mindfulness

I love how this Thích Nhất Hạnh quote is simultaneously simple and profound. Mindfulness is a miracle. It allows us to master and restore...

Mar 26, 20231 min read

#262 Wellbeing

I subscribe to Zeno’s and Tom Rath’s perspectives regarding wellbeing and appreciate that March is designated a month for wellbeing. I...

Mar 26, 20231 min read

#261 "You can't connect the dots ..."

One of my favourite quotes. And somewhat akin to Søren Kierkegaard’s “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived...

Mar 24, 20231 min read

#260 Take a SELFIE

Anyone who knows me would - based on the fact I do not like having my photo taken - be surprised to see me advocating taking a selfie. I...