The sun has gone on holiday. I've had to drag out the heater again, pile on jumpers and walk home in the rain - luckily I have a trusty brolly in my bag. Despite the gloomy weather this as been a brilliant day which stared with a lovely email from very dear friend (Susan) sharing … Continue reading Pleasures in simple moments
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Happiness Challenge
At the beginning of this week I announced I was taking part in the Happiness Challenge as part of the lead up to International Day of Happiness. I'd like to share the challenge below: "We all have faults and weaknesses but we all, also, have strengths and positive attributes. Focusing on the former tends to … Continue reading Happiness Challenge
Self care – an essential
Looking after yourself. Taking care of number one. It doesn't always come easily. However, it's also absolutely essential we learn to practice this on a regular basis. In today's electronic age it's too easy to always be 'on', to feel the need to check emails and answer mobile phones with little regard to the day … Continue reading Self care – an essential
Living in the moment
When I was a child, a year seemed like an awfully long time. It was an unbearable wait till Christmas rolled around each year. At boarding school, the terms seemed to drag on interminably whilst I counted down the days until school holidays. I think that's pretty normal for kids, approaching life with gusto, keen … Continue reading Living in the moment
Happiness
"People will forget what you did, people will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou Some people are naturally happy. I’m fortunate to be one of those individuals who is generally optimistic and happy. For others, it's more difficult and that’s where small gestures can make … Continue reading Happiness
UN International Day Of Happiness – Lifeline Top End team took an hour today to visualise what makes us happy
Happiness is......