My husband would laugh if he knew I was writing this post. He thinks I’m not the greatest decision maker in the world. He’d probably ask me how I could possibly be dishing out advice on this topic. And I’d say he’s quite right albeit…
One of the best speakers at the recent Positive Pscyhology conference was Martyn Newman. He is a charismatic man to begin with and his use of interesting content, relevant anecdotes and just a little bit of humour made his talk truly captivating. Martyn spoke about…
I have just spent two inspiring days with my colleague Anne Allardice at Positive Psychology and Well-Being conference in Melbourne. There were some wonderful sessions highlighting the latest research findings in positive psych. We use this methodology in our work at Total Balance so it’s…
To me happiness is feeling that sense of quiet peace within and having the knowledge that I’m making time for the things that really matter. Here are five simple steps (all backed up by scientific research) to boost your mood right now: 1. Spend…
I loved Sarah Wilson’s article in this week’s Sunday Life magazine (a copy of which is also available on Sarah’s blog). Sarah was due to meet with the Dalai Lama last week and a few days ahead of time she found herself wondering about what…
A couple of weekends ago I ran my first one day meditation retreat in Melbourne and it was a fantastic day. I sent out an invitation to women I knew and the class filled in no time – it was one of those days that…
I’ve been in a training course for the past few days learning about ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). I am in love with this model because it is everything I’ve been doing for years that I had no name for. Of course, I’m not a…
‘I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it, even if I may not have it at the beginning.’ Mahatma Gandhi There’s something totally frustrating about having things on your ‘to do’ list that never get…
Our clients are unique and similar in many ways. They know how to fit into mainstream culture but many feel that there’s something missing with a traditional version of success. They like genuine conversations and don’t enjoy small talk. Many are interested in meditation and…
