by Audrey McGibbon | Jan 31, 2019 | Living, Physical Wellbeing, Wellbeing
A dummy’s guide to the new science on body-brain health and why it changes everything Warning! Buckle in and hold on tight, it’s a fast and unfamiliar ride this week. As the driver, I’m attempting to take you places and explain stuff that even the field’s top experts...
by Audrey McGibbon | Dec 18, 2018 | Balance and Boundaries, Business, Living, Measuring Wellbeing, Wellbeing, Work-Life Balance, Working
Actually, it’s not really the chairs that are killing us, it’s the act of sitting on them for extended periods each day. And it’s not really ‘breaking news’ either – the phrase ‘sitting is the new smoking’ has been...
by Audrey McGibbon | Dec 13, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Balance and Boundaries, Empathy, Wellbeing
It’s never easy to see someone suffer. Our humanity is our compassion for others’ plight. We are hard-wired to reduce others’ distress. Whether it’s their health, relationships, family, money or work strife, it’s always hard to be on the periphery of other peoples’...
by Karen Gillespie | Nov 27, 2018 | Physical Wellbeing, Self Help, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Strategy
Welcome to the silly season! If you’re anything like us, this time of year can leave you feeling just a tad unhinged – there’s so much on your to-do list before Santa comes barrelling down the chimney and you take a well-earned break. So, we thought we’d wrap up the...
by Karen Gillespie | Nov 22, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Empathy, Living, Meaning, Measuring Wellbeing, Purpose and Direction, Wellbeing
One of the defining elements of ‘wellbeing’ as it is generally considered today is the focus on thriving, flourishing and living life to its fullest. It’s no longer about simply surviving and avoiding ill health for most people (in the developed world). This is good...
by Karen Gillespie | Nov 20, 2018 | Authentic Relationships, Measuring Wellbeing, Wellbeing, Wellbeing Strategy
In the run up to the festive season, it seems timely to focus on the positive wellbeing benefits that come from ‘giving back,’ or volunteering and contributing to something greater than our own self-interest. We’re not suggesting you give all your time to volunteering...
