The hats we wear
We wear many “hats” throughout life. We label these to connect with who we are and how we contribute to …
What are Sources of Meaning?
Often we lament, “what is the meaning of life?” or perhaps ponder, “does my life have meaning?” This is a …
Is finding ourselves just about navel gazing?
The terms are done to death – ‘finding myself’, ‘self-improvement’, ‘personal growth,’ ‘self-help’. Gosh, when I attribute the negative thoughts …
Finding your true North
It’s an expression made famous by Bill George, this sense of finding our true purpose. This is a quest that …
To breakfast or not to breakfast…that is the question
Do you skip breakfast or are you an avid defender of the meal? When I think about my own food …
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Are you a cat or dog person? How about a robot seal?
Yes a robot seal. But we will get to that in a moment. Can you remember your first pet? Mine …
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Return to exercise – the power of putting on your runners
Returning to exercise after a long (or short) break can be a hard slog. You know how good exercise is …
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Awake at 2am
Sleep deprivation (from eg when you first become a parent) is intense, and for someone who loves their sleep (in …
Predicting wellbeing – The roles of meaning in life and goal setting
Read my peer-reviewed journal article on a unique study conducted with Victorian retirees during the covid pandemic. Despite the lockdowns, …
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Lawton Lockdown Sanity Tips
Here are some simple tips that we just need to be reminded about – we all know these hacks. It …