Gratitude predicts happiness

“When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change” –Wayne W. Dyer. The lens you use to look at your life, your circumstances and your relationships will affect how you feel about yourself, others and the world. Becoming aware of the lens you use...
Set some goals and improve your mood

Set some goals and improve your mood

We typically see goal-setting as something we do at the start of a new year. We set goals as ‘resolutions’ and hope to achieve them as the year goes by, focusing on the outcome and often not on the journey. These goals are often quite big too (eg. I am going to lose...
Turn that frown upside down and laugh out loud!

Turn that frown upside down and laugh out loud!

When you are feeling down, when you find it hard to feel motivated to start your day, or when the little things in life feel overwhelmingly big, just pause for a moment. This space you created just now, in this very moment is an opportunity to take a detour to lighten...
Improve your mood by redefining happiness

Improve your mood by redefining happiness

‘Just look on the bright side’ ‘Put on your big girl pants’ ‘It’s not that bad, someone else has it much worse’ Many of us grow up with messages that sound similar to those above. Positivity isn’t inherently a bad thing, but toxic...
How sleep impacts your mood

How sleep impacts your mood

Sleep plays a significant role in our functioning as humans. We need sleep. Without sleep, we will not be able to function. Sleep helps our body to recharge, reset and heal. Not only the quality, but the quantity of sleep is important and affects your mental health....
Experiences create happiness

Experiences create happiness

Experiences more than things create a sense of happiness. For centuries, consumerism sells the idea that you can find happiness when you buy a certain product or service. That you will be happy when offered the opportunity to buy whatever your heart desired. Is the...