Spring has sprung and it’s my favourite time of year! There’s a lighter, fresher, more spontaneous energy. Crisp mornings hint at the possibility of Summer yet I know it’s still a few weeks before the oppressive subtropical humidity returns. After the stillness and dormancy of Winter, we tend to crave expansion and vitality; taking our…
Setting killer goals is important but it doesn’t mean you’ll never experience failure or setbacks. You need to identify potential obstacles or challenges then put appropriate strategies in place to prevent or mitigate the risks and help you stick to your goals. For example, if you know that you tend to be all talk and…
Are you someone who hates to work out? The good news is you don’t need to slog it out in the gym for hours. In fact, you don’t need to go to the gym at all! Instead of focussing on something you don’t like (ie. exercise), focus on moving your body more and finding ways…
There are so many benefits of gratitude. Gratitude sends happiness chemicals to your brain, which in turn soothes your nervous system. And when your nervous system is at ease, you are able to make better choices in all areas of your life. Even when life feels messy or awkward or painful, there is always something…
Meditation. Now, there’s a word with a whole lotta baggage. You probably know the many benefits. You have probably tried it… possibly more than once. You probably think you’ve ‘failed’… possibly more than once. I get it. Meditation, in its traditional form, isn’t for everyone, for the simple reason that it is a practice designed…
I don’t have time to exercise! We hear it all the time and completely understand. Committing to a regular exercise regime is hard. Seriously. Even PT’s have days when putting on workout gear and getting to the gym seems like a chore. But I do it – because it makes me feel good, enhances my…
If you’ve been following our journey on Instagram, you’ll have a pretty good idea of what our holidays look like so, we’ve roped in a friend who loves to travel and knows a thing or two about staying healthy and active on the road. If you’ve got any secret tips for staying healthy on holidays, we’d…
I often refer to anxiety and depression in a single breath but the two are vastly different… as are the tools I use to manage each condition. Keep reading to find what’s in my Mental Health Toolkit and how I respond to experiences of anxiety and depression. What exactly is anxiety? While there are many…
If there’s one question I ask clients repeatedly, it’s “how much water have you drunk today?” Some days I feel like a broken record. But seriously, the body is 60-70% water, making hydration vital for optimum health and wellbeing! How much water should you drink? Keep reading to find out. Water, the ultimate health tonic…
Can you believe we’re over halfway through the year!? Winter is finally upon us here in Brisbane and I’m finding it a little harder to get out of bed in the dark. It feels like only yesterday we were discussing new year’s resolutions. On the topic of resolutions, it’s a good time to revisit the…
