DIY Happiness: How Positive Psychology Works
It has been said: if insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, then the only way to be different is to do different. Until recently, psychological interventions commonly focus on the negative aspects of people’s lives, such...
The Day The Laughter Died
In the famous song “American Pie” by Don MacLean there is a line in the chorus about the day the music died. This is a reference to the plane crash in which rock legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper died. Last Friday (March 10) could be described as...
Green Veggie Pasta With Fresh Rocket Pesto
This Green Veggie Pasta dish is perfect for dinner or as a warming and nourishing lunch. Use seasonal green vegies and the flavours will jump out of the bowl. Everyone knows that greens are good for you, and this pasta is LOADED with them. Here’s the list of just...
Fat Chance
Through the ages people have passed down stories. In ancient times this was how history was recorded. Today with the Internet, everything is recorded in ink and future generations will know much more about us than we do about our forebears. With everything there can...
Stop Excusing Your Loved Ones And Colleagues
When was the last time you heard your partner, friend, family member or colleague make an excuse why they can’t do something? Are you tired of hearing “It is too hard”, “I am too busy”, “Sorry I was late”? Would you like to stop those excuses and empower your loved...
Still Getting Stupid
There is an old adage that the more things change the more they stay the same. This had new meaning to me whilst listening to music when a 2015 hit was played. It has a catchy chorus, which gets in your head. “Here’s an invitation to the whole wide world From your...
Yes, You DO Have To ‘Live With It’, And That Can Be A Good Thing
A common ending to a consultation where I have explained to a patient that there is nothing that surgery/medicine can reliably or safely offer them for their symptoms (back pain, joint pain, limited joint movement etc.) is “So I just have to live with it do I?” A...
Bonsai And Snowflakes
Last year I posted a guest column on the “Intellectual Yet idiot” by Nassim Nicholas Taleb, which explained the phenomenon, we see in many areas of life. Two areas where it is extremely prevalent are mental health and parenting. When it comes to the mental health of...
The Common Causes Of Low Body Image
Low body image is a serious problem that concerns both women and men alike. A study conducted, by Monteath and McCabe, found that 44% of women express negative feelings about their bodies. In a 2014 AOL Body Image Survey, 53% of men said they did not like having their...
Follow The Money
In the movie Jerry Maguire there is famous line from the main character who yells “show me the money”. Following the money will usually explain much of what may on the surface appear to be nonsense. It also works in reverse. Looking where the money is going to can be...
Medical Error Is #3 Cause Of Death – What Does This Mean?
Recently, a paper written by researchers at John Hopkins asserted that medical error was the third leading cause of the death in the United States. This received – as you might imagine – considerable coverage in the media. The researchers proposed that death...
Aging Well
As the year starts we all wonder where the previous one went too. Life is certainly speeding up. This also means that we are getting older at a faster rate. Life expectancy continues to increase and people are living better for longer. Many in their 90’s and even...