Category: Mind

Why stress screws with digestion

Posted August 22, 2011
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We’re always being told that stress ravages our health. It causes cortisol levels to rise, adds pressure to your adrenals, hinders your immune system, messes with your hormones and keeps your mind separated from your body. But the one health/stress association we hear little about is the fact that stress puts an end to digestion…. Read More

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CONFESSIONS OF A PSYCHIC: You do what for a living?

Posted August 9, 2011
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I’m so excited to throw a brand new segment at you guys today. I want to make sure my new-look site has that new-car smell for as long as possible, and there is no better way to do that than by introducing a new voice and a new topic into the wellness mixer. I promise… Read More

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Why It’s Important To Embrace Life’s Struggles

Posted July 25, 2011
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My mum was clearing out some of her clutter over the weekend and dug up a piece of paper with a story about an emperor moth. This story is an oldie, but it’s one that is good to refer to whenever you start to feel a little overwhelmed or defeated by life’s challenges. It’s proof… Read More

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The 10 Principles of Optimal Living (in the words of Brian Johnson)

Posted July 10, 2011
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I have a bit of a thing for Brian Johnson at the moment. I am so digging his book, A Philosopher’s Notes that I just had to share another of his wisdom nuggets with y’all. I wish I could pull of a Southern accent in real life. If you haven’t checked out Brian’s work yet,… Read More

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8 ways to stick to your health goals

Posted July 5, 2011
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Each year on Easter when I was a little girl, I would get a heap of yummy Easter eggs and have a competition with myself (I’m an only child) to see how long I could hold out before eating them. I would allow myself a small egg here and there, but save the larger, better… Read More

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For when you’re having one of those “why me?!” moments/days/weeks …

Posted July 4, 2011
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We all have them. Life serves you a giant shit sandwich and you’re left scratching your head and wondering what the heck you did to deserve it. Perhaps it’s a health issue, relationship problem, family drama or financial crap – it doesn’t matter which area of your life the challenge lies, chances are it leaves… Read More

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Wellness Warrior Bookshelf: A Philosopher’s Notes by Brian Johnson

Posted June 26, 2011
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Every now and then you come across a book that deserves a permanent space on your bedside table, in your handbag or on your desk. Robin Sharma’s The Greatness Guide and Louise Hay’s You Can Heal Your Life have held that space from the very moment I opened them and absorbed their powerful pages. Now,… Read More

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A day with the Dalai

Posted June 19, 2011
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As far as map status goes, the Sunshine Coast is pretty small. And it’s not often we have big-name people swinging by our region (unless you count Jimmy Barnes who seems to hold residency at the Nambour RSL). So you can imagine how excited folks of the Sunny Coast were when it was announced that… Read More

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Morning pages: My new winter morning thing

Posted June 8, 2011
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By the time winter comes around, I’m usually looking forward to dragging out the ugg boots, sleeping without air conditioning on (something my boyfriend insists on unless it’s already freezing) and spending lots of time on the couch with a blanket, peppermint tea and a bowl of coconut oil popcorn. But there is one thing… Read More

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Are you responsible for the energy you bring to others?

Posted May 29, 2011
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I have some pretty wild weekends. Last weekend the fam and I had dinner and then moved to the couch to watch Charlotte’s Web, and this weekend we settled down in front of the telly to watch Oprah’s final show. See, wild. I wouldn’t have it any other way though. Especially since Lady O was… Read More

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