Calories are often at the centre of our decision as to whether or not to eat a certain food. Many of us are counting our calories and many weight loss programs require you to do the same, but is it an effective long-term strategy? We would say no, for a number of reasons: It’s very […]
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete…” – Buddha We know that feeling compassionate towards others is a good trait to have. Feeling compassionate means we are aware and are moved by the suffering of others. Research is showing that being compassionate towards other can increase our well-being.The part of the brain […]
Do you wake up feeling exhausted? Or have trouble concentrating at work? Or maybe your tolerance levels are lower than usual. It might be you are not getting enough sleep. Cognitive performance is our ability to utilise the knowledge acquired by the mental processes in our brains. A well-functioning brain controls a range of voluntary […]
When we’re thirsty, most of us have a huge range of beverages to choose from, but many of these are doing a lot more than quenching our thirst. What regular drinkers of sweetened beverages may not realise is they are adding to their daily energy (or calorie) intake. Australians are drinking a lot of sugar […]
In order for our brains to function optimally, we need to ensure we stay hydrated. Brain cells need water (amongst other things) to operate or they will quickly lose efficiency when the balance is lost. Drinking water is not just about quenching thirst. Studies have shown that dehydration can actually cause the brain to shrink, […]
There are many ways to deal with stress. Exercise, mindfulness, spending time in nature are all effective ways to manage your stress. There is another way to manage stress which is very simple and incredibly effective – talking. In military settings, research has shown that soldiers of war who talked about the stress they experienced […]
Our lives are busy juggling work, finances, marriage, kids, family, friends – the list goes on. We are constantly hearing from health experts that stress is bad for us and that we need to be less stressed which, ironically, often makes us feel more stressed. This is making us sick and people are even dying […]
Most of us think we need to sweat it out at the gym or go for a long run to be active and if we miss those opportunities due to our busy lives, we beat ourselves up. What counts as exercise has been institutionalised to the point that if it’s not a dedicated chunk of […]
If you need some words of wisdom to inspire you, motivate your mind, achieve your goals, or overcome your fears, read on.. It can be overwhelming trying to make lifestyle changes. Your goal can feel so far away and almost impossible to achieve, and this can dissuade you from staying on your journey. Thoughts in […]
Imagine feeling thankful and full of joy on an ongoing basis. A major step in that direction is through a daily gratitude ritual. Each day expressing thankfulness and appreciation in all parts of your life for both the big and small things alike means you concentrate on what have, not what you don’t have enough […]