A psychologist lecturer was teaching how to manage stress and anxiety to his university students. As he raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "half empty half full" question. Instead, with a smile on his face, he inquired: … [Continue reading]
How to help a friend if they’re not ok
I wonder how many of us would know what to do if their friend says "they are NOT ok". It's not that often we would come across such a revealing statement. But if you did, would you know what to say? possibly..."Oh" whats the matter, "you'll be … [Continue reading]
A dads nightmare
Recently a Dad wrote to me, he told me of his worrying situation, this was his story... I was laid off from work, it was unexpected and completely unfair. In fact I was doing a great job! Unfortunately I came across a manager that was unsupportive … [Continue reading]
Ten choices you will always regret making
Hindsight is a funny thing. Look forward and the path seems uncertain, the future unpredictable. Look back and all the dots seem to connect... except the dots that mark the choices you didn't make, and the risks you didn't take. Here are choices … [Continue reading]
Setting our kids up to make good decisions when they are adults
We have all come across a child who seems more mature than their years. In some cases these children have achieved this without much guidance or parenting. But more often than not our children require a level of guidance and parenting to help them … [Continue reading]
Banana and peanut butter sandwich
Ingredients (serves 1) 2 slices of your favourite bread 1 tbs peanut butter 1 banana, sliced 2 tsp honey This snack is universal, breakfast or lunch :) Came across it in a cafe in St Kilda Melbourne the other day, so simple and … [Continue reading]
Dads feeling blue – Take the K10 test
How often do you feel sad, do you have some things going on in your life that could cause you to feel depressed, powerless or anxious? The road many of us have traveled can cause us to loose hope or to continually feel sad. Grieving the loss of … [Continue reading]
Move over Ricciardo Dads are in the F1 Simulator
Daniel Ricciardo has been sidelined whilst Dads & Grandads take to the seats in the new F1 simulators at Motionators facility in Docklands Melbourne. Last week we took the ride of our lives with full motion switched to ON. The F1's can be … [Continue reading]
If you could write a note to your younger self what would you say?
Wow , Imagine if we were sat down in the lounge by our dad and he said... Son, There are a few things that you need to know in life to succeed and I want you to remember them. Firstly we would have to listen to the content without being a smug … [Continue reading]
Dads don’t stop PDOA
A fathers open and public display of affection should not be hidden away or confined to the inside of their house. You would have all heard about a women that left her common sense at home the other day and took a photo of a man taking a selfie and … [Continue reading]
Never test the depth of the water with both feet.
Warren Edward Buffett; born August 30, 1930, is an American business magnate, investor and philanthropist. He was the most successful investor of the 20th century. He has 6 good financial tips that we can all use and adopt into our … [Continue reading]
Photographer Russell James’s long battle to help his mentally ill and drug-addicted daughter
Our best wishes go out to Russell and his daughter. Read there story here: THE images of his daughter are as vivid in his mind as any photograph he has ever taken. At age 14 she is on her bed covered in blood. The room, the one she wouldn’t let … [Continue reading]
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