In his book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life, Dacher Keltner delves into the profound impact of awe and its potential to shift our busy, stressed out lives. Whether you’re juggling professional responsibilities, managing a family, balancing multiple commitments, or all of…
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In the last three months, my 81 year old dad has started learning music, and I’ve never seen him more alive. He’s playing the aerophone beautifully, learning to sing, and now tackling the guitar. Watching him embrace this new chapter has been a true inspiration, and it’s a beautiful reminder…
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Workplace negativity can spread quickly, dampening morale and productivity. Research from positive psychology shows that a more optimistic environment fosters better well-being, creativity, and engagement. Positive emotions, according to the Broaden-and-Build Theory, expand our capacity to think, learn, and solve problems, helping teams thrive. Here are ten ways to shift…
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In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, protecting and nurturing our mental wellbeing has become more critical than ever. Recently I’ve read three insightful books, “How Modern Media Destroys Our Minds” by The School of Life, “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathon Haidt and “Dopamine Nation” by Ana Lembke. While they have…
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In March 2020 I began work on an incredible community wellbeing project. I didn’t know it at the time but staying in Tasmania when covid-19 hit would be a pivotal point in my life and change the lives of many people in the small community of Break O’Day. My…
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In a world that often feels like a sh!tstorm of responsibilities, it’s easy for the modern professional woman (that’s you and me) to not be prioritising health. Unfortunately, this week I’ve fallen into this trap. (Yes, seriously, after 18 years, you’d think I’d know better.) But we’re all learning together…
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In our fast-paced, complex modern society, hope is essential. Perhaps, more essential than it’s ever been before. I’ve been reading Humanity’s Moment by Joëlle Gergis, which is a climate scientists case for hope. It’s terrifying and optimistic. Devastating and inspiring. Overwhelming and exciting. To say there’s some conflicting emotions as…
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Parenting is hard. Perhaps harder than it’s ever been before. While our kids are much more likely to survive than they were hundreds of years ago, raising them ‘well’, is becoming overwhelmingly challenging. Why? Because the world we live in is different now. Most kids have access to everything, all…
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In today’s fast paced and demanding professional world, the need for executive coaching has never been more critical. The challenges and pressures faced by professionals are continually growing, making it essential to manage stress, rebuild confidence, and achieve a better work life balance. Jodie Cooper’s executive coaching program in Wollongong…
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Imagine you could choose between earning $50,000 or $100,000 each year. Pretty silly question, right? Well, actually, there’s some interesting data that indicates the majority of people would choose the $50,000. The choice was $50,000 – providing that everyone else was only earning $25,000. Or $100,000 – but everyone else…
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What is iGen? They are the generation born in 1995 and later. They grew up with the Internet and could swipe before they could walk. Unlike any generation before them they have had unlimited access to the internet and have been shaped by this engagement with devices. I’ve recently read…
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Movement matters. Our bodies are designed to move and move often. My days are now shaped by movement. I start with an early walk to the beach with Oliver, which may include some running, yoga or a swim. Our weekends are also defined by movement and might include paddle boarding,…
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