Everyone I know has a 'to do' list - whether it is a tangible list, or an internal voice that tells you what is next. Have you ever thought of a 'To Don't' list? This is a really great way of reminding yourself of what is unproductive and potentially negative thought patterns - give it a try! Here are a few to get you going:
Read moreMy wife Emma came home one day in August 2010 and said "I want to move to Auckland and I can get transferred with work." A month later, we were moving our possessions into our new place on the North Shore… One month! Talk about thinking it through. We signed a one year rental agreement, as that is how long we planned on staying...
Read more"Over a million New Zealanders either have Type 2 diabetes or are at risk of getting it and 90% of those people are obese - that is 1 in 4!
Read moreAt BRAVEday, we are in the business of assessing risk every day - so when we saw the list of "10 Risks Happy People Take Every Day", of course our interest was piqued… here are a few of the best ones (or see the full list here):
Read moreToday is World Food Day and the theme for this year is "Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition".
Read moreIts been a long time coming but I am off for surgery in the morning to get a septoplasty (nose surgery). The reason for my discomfort started with a smashed nose when I was child, causing half of my snout to not work properly (and apparently some snoring, but I don't believe that).
Read moreWe all know that soft drink is not particularly good for you, and that water is the holy grail of all things liquid.
Read moreThe importance of taking regular holidays . . .In a crazy busy world, we often chain ourselves to a desk, sacrificing our own health and wellbeing because we think that the company we work for (or own) will fall apart if we aren't there for a week or two.
Read moreWe came across an article in Fitness Life recently that really stood out. The story is of Karin Horen who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 26, which resulted in Karin having a mastectomy and reconstruction. That was 14 years ago and unfortunately in January this year, the cancer returned.
Read moreToday is World Smoke Free Day. First thing out the gate: If I told you I was 100% smoke free, I would be telling fibs.
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