In the journey to combat burnout, the first step is often recognizing the triggers that contribute to its onset. These triggers can vary widely from person to person and may include factors such as overwhelming workloads, lack of work-life balance, unresolved conflicts, or unmet personal or professional expectations. However, by…
Persistent pain, otherwise known as chronic pain, is generally defined as any pain lasting longer than 3 months or beyond the expected healing time. Persistent pain affects over 3.6million Australians and is the leading cause of disability. For persistent pain, exercise plays a role in: Regulating sleep Increasing energy levels …
What is a SMART goal? SMART is an acronym for: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. When you put all these components together you end up with a really clear goal that should (if you’ve done it correctly) be really easy and enjoyable to achieve! Here are some examples of…
CREATING A PHYSICAL SPACE FOR STILLNESS Creating your own space for stillness is essential for creating a regular routine for practice and maintaining your mental and emotional well-being. It allows you to find calm amidst the chaos and allows you to recharge and reflect. To create your own space for…
Water is Life Did you know the human body can go weeks without eating food but only days without water? Water is found in our blood, digestive juices, perspiration, lean muscle, fat, bones and urine and forms 50-75% of our body. Our body isn’t able to store water, and we…
For some of us Christmas is a happy and special time of year, for others it is pure stress. The big build up of expectations to enjoying the holiday with family, family dysfunction, the financial strain, pressure to entertain the kids while on school holidays, managing your own stress, anxiety…
Recognizing Burnout In the relentless pace of our lives, it's easy to dismiss the subtle signs of burnout amidst the chaos. This article seeks to shine a light on the crucial importance of recognizing burnout, moving beyond its often-underestimated impact on our well-being. Burnout transcends the occasional stresses of work…
Recommendations for healthy* adults in Australia are: 1. No more than 10 standards drinks in a week. 2. No more than 4 standard drinks on any one day. 3. Complete avoidance is recommended for those: under 18, pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. *many health conditions recommend limiting or avoiding…
Eating healthy is a lifelong journey Different stages of our life have different nutritional requirements. Just as it was important to eat well as a baby or a child, it is also important to eat well over 50. Here’s how we can do that… As we age our lifestyle can…
