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School holidays is that time that always comes around too quickly. You can love your kids but dread school holidays. Not only does it disrupt your routine, it also comes with creating and keeping up with kids’ calendars 24/7. It can be overwhelming to even the most organised parents.
So,...
Do you fall asleep quickly and bounce out of bed?
Are you someone who struggles to sleep... and even when you do - you wake up feeling exhausted?
If you chose the latter, you're not alone.
Studies show that 1 in 3 Australian adults don’t get enough sleep.
Did you know?
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Leadership has never been more nuanced than it is at this moment. Flexible workplaces, technical innovation and an ongoing recovery from a global pandemic has seen to that. Yet through all the change, the solution remains constant. Organisations are built by people. People who need...
Have you heard of the phrase ‘bounce back?’
The Cambridge definition describes bouncing back as “starting to be successful again after a difficult period, such as failure, loss of confidence, illness, or unhappiness.’
When you go through failure, change or adversity, you...
You don't hear your alarm on the day you have an important presentation. Your boss keeps loading on the work with a deadline of yesterday. It’s peak hour traffic, you’re late for a meeting, and it just started storming.
Did any of those get your heart racing or your breath...
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the never-ending list of things you HAVE to do this week?
Calls that need making, meals that need preparing, appointments that to need booked: the list goes on, and it usually feels more negative than positive.
These tasks often feel like a burden,...
“It’s not due till Friday, I’ll do it later,” “I can put off laundry for another day, I’ve still got some clothes,” “I’ve already eaten a cookie today, I’ll start my diet tomorrow.”
Do any of these sound familiar? We’ve all...
It’s that time of year again. You’ve enjoyed your holidays, set your new year’s goals and have settled back into work.
Along with heading back to work, the pandemic is in its third year of existence, and although it’s now a standard part of life, it’s also...
The start of a new year is a great time to set new goals and get clear on what you want. What do you want to change about your current lifestyle? What are some small and actionable steps you can take to achieve this?
Although the start of a new year is a great time for a fresh...
Silly season is almost upon us. This time of year can bring excitement, joy and a sense of connection to those close to us. Adversely, it can come with a lot of stress, feelings of anxiety or depression, and loneliness.
Large family reunions, public outings, and group...
'Toughen up.'
'Man up, don't cry.'
'Stop acting like a girl.'
You've probably heard these phrases before. We hear them at school, at sport's games, in the backyard and on TV.
Although rarely meant to intentionally cause harm, phrases like this perpetuate the stigma that men should...
With the holiday season quickly approaching, the items on your Christmas shopping list are likely getting longer and longer. Buying presents can be stressful and overwhelming, but studies show that giving to others can benefit your physical and mental health.
If presents aren't your thing or you...
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