Tag: happiness

  • What’s on your tombstone?

    What’s on your tombstone?

     I want to talk about when you die. Now, it’s not a very pleasant subject, but I want to talk about one particular aspect of it. Your tombstone. Okay, I know you may get cremated, or because of your religious views, you may not have a tombstone. But just humour me, please. Imagine you do…

  • Want to achieve your most important goals? Don’t share them!

    Want to achieve your most important goals? Don’t share them!

    How many times have you seen the advice that you should share your goals? Yep, tell everyone about your goals and you are more likely to achieve them. Obvious, isn’t it? It increases your accountability, and success comes with accountability. But research suggests that this is not correct. In fact, research suggests that you are…

  • Do coloring books reduce stress? What does the research say

    Do coloring books reduce stress? What does the research say

    Adult coloring books have become extremely popular over the last few years. They range from simple, cosy and cute scenes reminiscent of kids colouring books to animal zentangle books with intricate patterns of mandala and animals.  Some include quotes and affirmations from the uplifting to the sweary. When I’ve talked to friends about this, many…

  • How to deal with fat shaming: strategies for confidence and resilience

    How to deal with fat shaming: strategies for confidence and resilience

    Fat shaming doesn’t help people lose weight. In fact, it may well do the opposite – stop them losing weight or even mean they put weight on.

  • Does writing things down help you feel better?

    Does writing things down help you feel better?

    Writing things down can be used in many different ways to help you feel happier, more optimistic and more in control

  • What is the right food to improve your mental health?

    What is the right food to improve your mental health?

    Can what you eat impact your mental health? Yes it can. Understand the research and what you need to do to improve your mental health.

  • Why curiosity is key to a more interesting and fulfilling life

    Why curiosity is key to a more interesting and fulfilling life

    I really think that curiosity is one of the most under-estimated beneficial mindsets. When we are curious, we find life more stimulating and enjoyable. When we are curious, life becomes more interesting and less boring.

  • How to make friends when you’re older

    How to make friends when you’re older

    Making new friends as you get older can feel challenging, but it’s never too late! This blog offers practical ways to meet people, build connections, and combat loneliness while boosting your confidence along the way.

  • Why your willpower is not limited

    Why your willpower is not limited

    If you believe willpower is limited, it is! But it’s actually more complicated than that. You need to create situations where it becomes easier to do the things you want to do.

  • Feeling invisible? Here’s how to reclaim your presence and power

    Feeling invisible? Here’s how to reclaim your presence and power

    Many older women say they feel invisible, that people ignore them. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Let me show you how.