Happiness Bank News
Whats your perfect day?
I often to talk about putting deposits into your happiness account in order to build a sustainable foundation of happiness. Planning and executing your perfect day is one of the best ways to to do this. When you are doing the things that you love you create positive emotions, which in turn help … more...
My ten days of golden silence
“What? Ten days of silence without talking to anyone! You have got to be kidding me. There is no way I could do that!” That was the main response I received from friends and family when I told them I was off to participate in a ten day silence retreat. To me it was a gift. I couldn’t wait to shed … more...
Four simple words to lose weight
Ok I will admit it, I am an overweight middle aged woman and I need to lose weight. Ooh that is a bit painful to read on the screen. Did I really write that! Yes I did and unfortunately the truth really hurts. My waist circumference has gradually been increasing for a number of years now and … more...
Who are you?
Someone once asked me "who are you?" I launched into a familiar response of what I did. I said I worked as the Business Manager for a professional speaker, I was married with two boys and I lived in the northern suburbs of Brisbane. The person quickly stopped me and said no, I don’t want to know … more...
The magical power of Pub Choir
I witnessed joy in action last week. I was amongst a crowd of 800 people all out on a school night with one thing in common; the willingness to open their sound hole (that’s ‘Pub Choir’ speak for mouth) and sing. For two hours straight I laughed so hard and sung so loud that my cheek bones ached. … more...