April 21st, 201702390Avocados- Good fats are not your enemy. If you’re looking for sustained energy throughout the day, it starts with healthy fats that don’t spike your blood sugar levels and leave you hanging out to dry. Avocados are loaded with fiber and protect against heart disease, breast cancer, osteoarthritis, diabetes, inflammation, and improve...
February 13th, 201701209In 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 a pointer to what is about to happen. Reinsurance giant Swiss Re...
January 19th, 201701025Did you set yourself some New Year’s Resolutions or goals this year? How are you doing? Did you get started? How many have you set before and given up on? What did you do when you got pulled off course or they didn’t work out?
I bet at some level you berated yourself for failing, giving up or perhaps not even getting...
December 15th, 201603009Are you dissatisfied regardless of how much you achieve? Is your work or that of others never good enough? Do your overly high standards let you down and sabotage your success? Would you like to put less pressure on yourself to succeed and enjoy life more?
Perfectionism versus Excellence
It is important to differentiate between...
October 27th, 201601320Many people are so busy that they barely have the time to stop and eat, not to mention taking time out for a water break. If you go hours without water, you will find that by hydrating, you will have more energy and focus that will help make your day much easier and much healthier in the long run.
Your body is 80 percent water and it...
October 20th, 201601331For how long have you been saying affirmations with little success? Would you like to know how to truly believe in yourself and follow through on your decisions, dreams and goals?
Affirmations versus beliefs
Affirmations are positive statements that people write out or say to themselves. Often they reflect what that person aspires...
September 23rd, 201601149Summer is almost here in the southern hemisphere, and it’s a great time to head outside and enjoy the long, sunny days and shake of the winter’s laziness in an effort to be healthier. Here are some of the benefits of spending time outdoors and how you can do it.
The benefits of going outside
Regular exercise is vital to good...
September 19th, 201601253Last week I was interviewed about a new report from the Australian Institute of health and welfare. It claimed that whilst 85% of Australian’s self-described as being in good health, that infact many were fooling themselves. This was because 63% were overweight or obese and that 50% didn’t get the “right” amount of fruits and...
September 5th, 201601234Last week saw the passing of comedian Gene Wilder. Although he had not made a movie for some 25 years, he is still regarded as one of the greats of comedy. Movies like Blazing Saddles are classics.
When interviewed a few years ago he said that he had stopped making movies, as he didn’t like the direction Hollywood had taken. He had...
August 1st, 201601260Over the last month or so we have seen tragedies in the world. Connectivity brings them into our lives the instant they occur. Decades ago news of an event in Europe may take days to reach other parts of the world. Go back further and it was unlikely you would ever hear of events that were outside your immediate vicinity.
It is...
