Why You Can’t Focus Anymore (Even When It Matters)
It's not a discipline problem. It's an environment problem. Here's why focus feels impossible at work, and 5 simple shifts to rebuild it.
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Workplace Positive Mental Health: Why organisations are shifting their focus
Mental health at work has been in the spotlight for years, yet many organisations still feel stuck. I see professionals every week from workplaces that genuinely say they care about their people but are relying on surface-level initiatives rather than building the systems, skills and culture that actually support wellbeing.…
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Positive Mental Health: Learning to Thrive in a World Set Up for Stress
What Is Positive Mental Health? Positive mental health isn’t taught like maths or science. So, while some people figure it out as they go, for others it can turn into a lifelong struggle. Today I’ll help you unpack what positive mental health really is, why it’s harder than ever and…
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Quick Take – The World Happiness Report 2025
The 2025 edition of the World Happiness Report is out and I love it! It’s produced by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre in collaboration with Gallup and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. This year The World Happiness Report focuses on the theme of caring and sharing and their effects…
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Prioritising YOU – The Magic of Self Care
As the holiday season arrives, life often picks up speed. With Christmas approaching, we find ourselves moving faster, juggling more, and prioritising everyone else. Yet, amidst the busy season, it’s easy to forget that self-care isn’t a luxury but a necessity. Think of yourself as a candle—burning brightly, offering warmth…
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Awe: How One Simple Emotion Can Transform Your Busy Life
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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81 and Starting Singing Lessons – Dad’s Musical Adventure
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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10 Ways to Shift Workplace Negativity and Improve your Culture
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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Three simple ideas to protect and prioritise your wellbeing – in our messy modern world.
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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Building Community Wellbeing – A big idea in a little town
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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We Passed… Then failed as a Pet Therapy team
Oliver and I have been training for the last 8 months to become a volunteer team with PAWS Pet Therapy. Recently… we made the cut and passed our assessment. But then… after a visit with a busy little toddler, it became clear that Oliver didn’t quite have the patience or…
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Imperfect Us podcast with Jodie Cooper – From Travelling Australia to the importance of hope
Today the team at Imperfet Us Podcast with Jodie Cooper have shared Episode 36. Check out #ImperfectUsPodcast with Jodie Cooper shared #episode36. They titled it ‘Laps Around Australia Reveal New Learnings’. I’m super excited to share it. We chatted about wellbeing concepts that support our people, communities and the gifts…
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