Lifeline Crisis Support training

The Juggling of 150 Hours of Lifeline Training Was a Distant Memory Before I Took My First Call—Because I Had Already Received Far More Than I Had Given

When I first signed up for Lifeline training, I expected to learn how to help others. What I didn’t realise was how much the journey would help me. The >150 hours of training—an intricate blend of self-paced learning, role-plays, and face-to-face sessions—felt like a juggling act at times. Between work, life, my beautiful kids and…

No single method works best for everyone or in every situation

Emotional Fitness: Experiment With Different Techniques To Find The Best Fit For You As An Individual.

I’ve been collaborating with several people close to me on strategies to build a framework to improve their emotional state and increase their happiness baseline (a baseline that is obviously not a constant). I am very well aware that emotional conditions can significantly impact a person’s well-being, influencing their thoughts, behaviours, and overall quality of…

Using Light for Health

Exposure To Sunlight | Signaling The Brain | Regulating Melatonin | Cortisol Pulse – Huberman

I like getting up early as it makes my day way more productive due to biological, psychological, and environmental factors. One key reason is our body’s circadian rhythm, which operates on a 24-hour cycle and regulates sleep, energy levels, and hormone release. In the morning, cortisol, a hormone associated with alertness, naturally peaks, promoting focus…

Manage The Dip For There Will Be a Few

After multiple months of flourishing, I would be negligent to think there would be no dips on the horizon to navigate. I understand that being happy every day is inherently improbable due to the dynamic nature of human experiences, emotional variability, and external circumstances. Human emotions are inherently fluid and subject to change. The complexity…

A philosophical perspective of happiness

Happiness | A Philosophical Perspective – Living A Life Of Virtuous Activity In Accordance With Reason

Happiness is multifaceted, and its definition varies depending on context and perspective. If you consult a dictionary, ‘happiness’ is generally described as the experience of positive emotions and a sense of overall well-being and contentment. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg. ‘Happiness’ is a rich and complex term that encompasses a variety…

Habits

Habits have an impact on every aspect of our lives and to a certain extent they define who we are. Habits play a primary role in our energy levels, sleep patterns, our physical and emotional strength. Habits shape how we respond to decisions and events. Our good habits will aid our personal development and support…

Gav, Sheree, Simon, Dom, Hamish after Convict 100 44k Race

Convict 100 Mountain Bike Race

Super fun morning racing The Convict 100,  one of Australia’s longest-running mountain bike marathons in the township of St. Albans. The course follows the historic Convict Trail through the Hawkesbury Valley, with some cracking scenery while smashing up rugged fire trails and rocky descents. I dug deep today and pushed super hard. I was pumped…

“50by50”

I’ve been accruing a number of goals (50 to be precise) and documenting them in preparation for massaging them into a plan and going after them. In the lead-up to turning 50, it’s my ambition to thread these goals into my daily life. I’m conscious of aging and I’m keen to hang onto my youth…