Statistics show that the most common time for people to have heart attacks is Monday morning – that’s how stressed we are about the work that we do, is it really worth that much? I was speaking with one man, a senior executive, at a breakfast seminar and he was...

Picture this, your alarm screams at you at 5 or 6am. You think to yourself you’ve got a full on day ahead and need to get to work NOW. You skip breakfast and just grab a coffee as you run out of the door or at one of those drive throughs on the way to work. You get to...

The leading causes of car accidents are distractions (such as using your mobile phone, fiddling with the radio or CD player, eating, grooming, dealing with the kids or picking up something you’ve dropped on the floor) and drowsiness. Have you ever felt tempted to rest...

Adversity is inevitable in life. Sometimes it is welcome or expected, but other times it can make us want to run, scream, cry and even throw in the towel. So how can get better at managing adversity - and manage to stay positive in spite of it? Here are five tips to...

Intentions are the starting point of every achievement. As Wayne Dyer says, “The secret to changing your life is in your intentions. Wishing, hoping and goal setting cannot accomplish change without intention. What is needed is a shift from the inert energy...

Do you feel like you’re always making New Year’s resolutions but are perhaps guilty of never following through? Together we are going to make sure this year is different!  Here are eight steps you to take to ensure you have no regrets this time next...

There is always excitement in the air as we transition from winter into the warmer months of spring. But unfortunately, that isn’t the only thing in the air – allergens can wreak havoc on our systems, resulting in sniffles, sneezing, watery eyes, itchy throat and...

Play is for kids, right? Or is it?  As you grow up and become an adult, play is no longer something you prioritise or consider as an important part of your life. Despite it being crucial in your development as a child, helping you to develop communication...

With the colder months upon us, it’s that time of year where you can find your immune system being tested, not only with the extreme weather elements we can face but also with the colds and flu that are out in full force. If your immune system is weak, you will be...

Have you ever been fired up to make changes and achieve your goals only to find that in a month or two you’ve been plagued by inaction?  Often we know what we need to do to get healthier and achieve our goals, but we get in our own way and fail to do...

For many of us, the beginning of every year is a time where we think about and set some goals (or resolutions) around our health and happiness. It can also be a time where we get disheartened as we start with the best of intentions and within weeks our well-meaning...

Valentine’s Day is often a day where we celebrate, recognise and appreciate those closest to us. The one day each year that reminds us of the importance to take time out and show how much we care. But there is often one very important person in our lives that gets...

There is enough research that suggests there is a link between your sleep and your mental and physical health. However, did you know that the lack of quality sleep has a direct effect on your immune system making you more susceptible to catching colds and flu? Now...

For years we’ve heard about the harmful effects that stress can have on our bodies, and now, as we are living more and more in a state of stress, we are finding out just how much damage is possible.  It can mess with our mindset through to our metabolism and...

Chemicals and toxins bombard our bodies daily.  They are in the foods we eat, the products we use in our bodies, the cleaning products we use in our homes and offices and they are created through the constant stress we put ourselves under on a daily basis....

Today many find their bodies are not living up to what they need and want from them. While this can be caused by our lifestyle and environment a lot has to do with the food we put into our bodies. Nowadays many of our foods are heavily processed and artificially made,...

Often when we think about the fat in our bodies, we think about subcutaneous fat. This is the fat we see, the fat under our skin that we try to shift when we want to lose weight. But there is another fat, a more dangerous fat that affects all of us regardless of...

With all the talk about gut health these days (I’m a huge fan of this by the way), the focus of eating healthy is especially emphasised (again, I’m a huge fan).  But how the gut keeps us healthy is all about how well your GALT helps your MALT…WT? Right? GALT...

Remember when you were a kid and could eat anything and still be lean and trim?  Yeah, me either.  But as we all age and slow down physically, so does our body’s ultimate fat burner – our metabolism. What exactly is your metabolism? Your metabolism is...

Are you a naturally go fast person? I know I am. My mind races and the pace at which I like to get things done can make most people’s head spin. If something needs to be done, I’ll do it. If a goal I want to reach, I’ll reach for it and if there is any way to push...

The most important thing you will do today is sleep. Sleep is there for our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing and to help our body rest and recharge.  As someone who never respected my sleep when I was younger and burned out, I now have the utmost...

Do you ever find yourself running around stressed as you try to juggle your commitments and end the day feeling like you never accomplished anything? We’ve all been there.  But this ‘busyness’ is one of the biggest barriers to productivity. When we are productive...

Eating well isn't just great for you physically, it can also give you a much-needed mental boost.  So forget the quick coffee or chocolate to give you a boost during those periods of low energy and brain function, before we got used to processed food and buying...

As a society, we tend to equate weight loss with health. But it's just not the case. The truth is you can lose weight without being healthy, and you can be healthy without losing lots of weight.  So in case you are pinning your hopes and dreams on the next fad...

For most of us this time of the year is a chance to rejuvenate.  With the sun warmer, the days longer and colour blooming all around us, we can almost feel the holiday spirit move in us. It’s also a time we want to look, feel and be thinking our best. We...

Whether you want to check off your to-do list, live a healthier lifestyle,  make a difference in the world through philanthropy or kick some serious goals you need a strong dose of motivation. Motivation gives us the courage and momentum to live our dreams...

Life is a continuum of learning. Learning about others, the world around us and more importantly learning about ourselves. Through this learning process though, we can often discover how selfish we really are.  Even in times when we are seen to be generous, our...

We all seem to be so busy these days with long hours at work, then rushing to families or friends, before the day ends with us falling in to bed; only to start all over again after a few short hours of sleep. As much as we want to make time for exercise and mean to...

There are some very happy people out there in the world and I have to admit I’m one of them.  But there was a time when I’d look at happy people and wonder – what are they on, how can they be so happy all the time, how do they do it?  So when I decided...

It can be so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we forget to go out and live it. Just think about it, when was the last time you got excited about your plans for the day or even the week ahead? Can you remember the last time you planned...

When it comes to being successful and living a full life there is one key ingredient we often undervalue – sleep. But sleep is critical to our health, wealth and happiness. If you’ve ever experienced a few sleepless nights you’ll know what I’m talking about. You...

It’s a common sight to see people engrossed in their phones, checking emails, social media and posting pictures, documenting a life they don’t seem to be living.   Our minds are in overdrive, and while is great to be on top of ‘what is happening’, it’s also...