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In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to overlook the little things that bring us joy and fulfilment. But what if we made gratitude a daily habit, not just reserved for special occasions? Gratitude is a powerful tool that, if you let it, can transform our outlook on life, boosting happiness and strengthening our relationships. So, let's dive into how easy it is to incorporate...

If you're like me, you probably have a habit of keeping a gratitude journal. But I also know that sometimes it feels like the journaling itself is the hard part - we all get stuck on what to write and how to make it interesting. So here are my tips for getting started: Make it about someone else. If you're having trouble coming up with...

The recent weather events in New Zealand have left many children feeling anxious and overwhelmed 😰 . As a mother, it's hard to see your child struggling with difficult emotions, especially worry! But worry is a natural human emotion and is a common feeling in kids. Although worrying can be normal, too much worry, especially after a traumatic event like the recent flooding and...

Journaling has been a popular practice for self-improvement and mental wellness for centuries. It is a simple and effective tool that helps you to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and experiences and also has numerous awesome benefits for your mindset. Here are just five of those benefits:: Clarity of thoughts: Writing down your thoughts and feelings can help you clarify and process them, giving you a clearer understanding of your...

This time of year can be overwhelming, stressful or even a lonely and sad time for many people. It can be a time of reflection, thinking of lost loved ones or perhaps missing friends or family living overseas. It’s not always the most wonderful time of the year for everyone. So how can we bring a little more Christmas cheer at this time of the...

Some days it’s harder than others to feel grateful, some days we may be feeling tired, overwhelmed or stressed, which can cloud our vision when it comes to gratitude - but this is the perfect time to...

There’s often a misconception that self-care is selfish or indulgent, but the truth is it’s vital to your well-being and helps better prepare you to show up for others and be available to nurture those around you. Self-care doesn’t need to be expensive, complicated or time-consuming, it’s simply allowing yourself a moment in your day to recharge, re-energise and nurture your well-being. The world is...

So we talk all the time about how gratitude is really great for kids but what does that mean in a practical sense? Here is how it has helped my 10 year old and why I love it so much! 1. Reduced aggression  Talking about how to manage, and embrace emotions, and using gratitude as a tool to find the positives and flipping moods he...