There are eight pillars of health. One that does not get as much airtime as movement, sleep and diet is relationships. According to Medical News Today “Two new meta-analyses from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, UT, reveal that loneliness and social isolation...
Do you find yourself getting stressed, frustrated, angry, upset or anxious when you communicate with your partner? And when was the last time you had a disagreement or a misunderstanding? Would you like to communicate in a way that builds a more fulfilling and...
My first marriage reached its expiration date and promptly came to an end. A few years later I remarried. Changing husbands does not negate frustration, in fact it can seem much more apparent sooner. You could certainly keep going through husbands until you find the...
The steady growth of stepfamilies over the past few decades means there are millions upon millions of stepmums around the globe. Stepmum’s experience significant life changes when they transition into the role of ‘stepmum.’ These changes can be transformative as the...
Two events this week remind me that we cannot believe everything we see or hear. And perhaps more pointedly how much of a news story might we not hear. In turn the omission of information can colour our impression without anything “false” being said. Regular readers...
Most countries, and indeed the whole world have their own big sporting events. Be it the World Cup. FA Cup, the Superbowl or the Tour de France or here in Australia the AFL Grand Final. In each of these events there can only be one winner. It is also often the case...
