We’ve somehow convinced ourselves that rest is the reward we get after everything else is done—a luxury item on our wellbeing shopping list rather than the foundation that makes everything else possible. This fundamental misunderstanding is not just exhausting us; it’s making us less effective at the very things we’re sacrificing rest to accomplish.
Read MoreThe rhetoric of "leaders must look after themselves first" feels hollow when there are literally no spare moments in your day.
Here's the truth: self-care doesn't need to be another task demanding your time. It needs to be woven into the moments you already have.
Read MoreThe moments when we feel most time-poor are precisely when we need self-care most—and when it's most possible. What if the very constraints of time-poor living could become doorways to restoration rather than barriers to it?
Read MoreWhat if we approached our Mondays—and indeed any overwhelming period—not with dread or a frantic push to power through, but with gentle intention?
Read MoreAs we wrap up our first month of daily blogging as Citizen Wellbeing Scientists, I'm filled with gratitude for the collective wisdom we've gathered. January has been a remarkable journey of discovering how small actions can create meaningful change in our daily wellbeing practices.
Read MoreWhat if our traditional to-do lists are actually working against our wellbeing rather than supporting it?
Read MoreWe're caught in a strange liminal space—that in-between time where one year is winding down and another hasn't quite begun….what next?
Read MoreThe SUAW ecosystem differs from a mere community through its intricate web of interdependent elements that sustain and nourish writing practice. While a community focuses primarily on human connections and shared experiences, an ecosystem encompasses the delicate balance between physical environments, temporal rhythms, relational dynamics, and individual growth patterns.
Read MoreSometimes, the most powerful response is simply being present. Sitting in comfortable silence. Nodding encouragingly. These small acts signal: "I'm here, and I'm not rushing to fix or change anything about this moment."
Read MoreStrategic recovery isn't just about bouncing back; it's about bouncing forward with purpose. It's the thoughtful integration of practices that help us maintain, protect and grow our wellbeing across individual, team, organisational and cultural levels. Think of it as creating a personalised ecosystem of recovery practices that work together harmoniously.
Read MoreWelcome to Day 5 of Mental Health Week. Today, we're exploring the powerful intersection of empowerment, agency, choice, and self-care.
Read MoreWelcome to Day 4 of WA Mental Health Week. Today, we're diving into one of the most complex dimensions of self-care: time. It's the resource we all wish we had more of, yet often struggle to manage effectively. Let's unpack the various faces of time and discover how to make it work for our wellbeing, not against it.
Read MoreWelcome to Day 3 of Mental Health Week, and our focus is habits - those automatic behaviors that shape our daily lives and, ultimately, our wellbeing. Understanding how habits form and how to reshape them is a powerful tool in your self-care approach and embodiment.
Read MoreIt's Day 2 of Mental Health Week in Western Australia, and we're focusing on the 'awareness' dimension of self-care. Today, we're giving your living and working spaces a mindfulness makeover. Spaces we might not invest a lot in, but we actually spend a lot of time in.
Read MoreWelcome to Day 1 of Mental Health Week here in Western Australia. This week I’m going to blog each day with some quick ideas to build your self-care toolbox of resources. Today, we're diving headfirst into self-compassion, one of the five key dimensions of self-care.
Read MoreSelf-care is a term we often hear, but what does it really mean? Let's explore a deeper, more nuanced understanding of self-care and how it can transform our daily lives.
Read MoreWhat will your first intentional moment of joy be today? Joy is like the confetti of emotions – sudden, unexpected, and oh-so-colorful. It's that high-intensity feeling that washes over you in short bursts, leaving you feeling connected to others, to nature, or to the universe at large…and to yourself.
Read MoreA Citizen Wellbeing Scientist is an individual who actively engages in documenting, reflecting on, and sharing their self-care practices to contribute to a broader understanding of wellbeing.
Read MoreOften, we underestimate the impact of small changes in our thinking or behavior. We may believe that these tiny tweaks don't make a difference. However, it's the accumulation of these small changes that contributes to our personal growth and development.
Read MoreIn our hustle culture that glorifies burnout, taking real rest has become a revolutionary act. We've been conditioned to keep pushing, to always be "on," responding instantly to every email and Slack notification. But true rest - the kind that allows us to recharge, reflect, and realign with our deepest values - requires firm boundaries.
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