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Using the VIA character strengths to write a cookbook: it started with a carrot
Posted on 30. Apr, 2013 by Julia Barnard.
In 2012, I wrote and published a cookbook: Vegetarian Tapas. Until that point, all I had written about was in the area of wellbeing and happiness. The idea for the cookbook was first vaguely conceived a number of years ago when I went looking for a vegetarian tapas cookbook and did not find one. My [...]
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Ten good habits for the brain
Posted on 21. Feb, 2013 by Julia Barnard.
I’m sure you’ve heard it before: the brain is like a muscle. So the more you use it the stronger it gets. If your brain cells (neurons) aren’t used they will wither and die. However you can build up a good reserve and develop new pathways. What follows are things you can do in your [...]
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December: A Whole Month of Happiness and Wellbeing
Posted on 01. Dec, 2011 by Julia Barnard.
December is the twelfth and final month of the year and comes from the word decem, meaning ten as it was originally the tenth month of the year in the old Roman calendar. Given that it is the last month of the year, I thought this would be a good opportunity to get you ready [...]
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September: A Whole Month of Happiness and Wellbeing
Posted on 01. Sep, 2011 by Julia Barnard.
September is the ninth month of the year, yet is named after the word septem, meaning seven as it was originally the seventh month of the year in the Roman calendar. This month a new season begins, whether it is spring in the southern hemisphere or autumn for the north. This month we will consider [...]
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June: A Whole Month of Happiness and Wellbeing
Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by Julia Barnard.
Welcome to June! June is the sixth month of the year and is most likely named after the goddess Juno. As the goddess of marriage, it became popular to marry in June, a trend that continues today, particularly in the northern hemisphere. Relationships and relationship satisfaction therefore will be our first theme this month. What [...]
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March: A Whole Month of Happiness and Wellbeing
Posted on 01. Mar, 2011 by Julia Barnard.
March is the third month of the year and is named after the god Mars. This month marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere and the start of autumn in the southern hemisphere. Make sure to note the changes in the season, no matter where you are in the world. March is International [...]
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Free Happiness Tips eBook
Posted on 28. Jun, 2010 by Julia Barnard.
If you want some ideas to help you live a productive, happier life, then take a look at this book. It is broken down into ten different sections and each section has tips you can apply to your life. Small changes can make a huge difference to your wellbeing. For this eBook I have considered [...]
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7 Ideas to Help You Change a Habit
Posted on 24. Mar, 2010 by Julia Barnard.
If you want to make a change in your life, you can help your chances of being successful by carrying out some forward planning and setting up strategies. Whether you want to quit smoking, watch less , cut down on or eat healthier, if you consider the following ideas and take your time, then you [...]
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Make Time for a Music Bath
Posted on 23. Sep, 2009 by Julia Barnard.
‘Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water bath is to the body.’ Oliver Wendell Holmes I love finding easy, simple things that people can do to boost their health, happiness and overall wellbeing. And listening to [...]
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Getting in Touch With Your Creative Side
Posted on 23. Jun, 2009 by Julia Barnard.
Put aside the belief that you’re not the creative type. Given time and space we can all be more creative. It is not just about creating artwork. It could be a creative solution to your filing crisis at work. It is about finding novel ways of doing things. Creativity can assist problem solving and help [...]
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