All to often I fall short with my sleep, waking up tired and flat. I’m not alone – many kiwi’s (*1) feel they don’t get enough sleep most nights. However last night I’m stoked to say was not one of those nights! According to the SLEEP CYCLE app (iOS) I was in bed for close to 8 hours and spending most of in deep restorative sleep! (see above image) Sleep is a foundational part of our wellbeing in respect to mind, body …
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I miss surfing. It was my alone time. When you’re riding a wave you’re in that moment, your mind is focussed – no distractions. It’s not often that we find ourselves in this state of bliss during our busy day to day lives. Usually our minds are caught between A and B while anticipating C, whether we’re revisiting the past, anticipating the future, judging things, other people or ourselves. Surfing allowed me to be present in mind and body, from …
Welcome to my personal journey of better health and wellbeing. Disclaimer: straight off the bat – I am not qualified to give anyone advice. I am no guru or health professional expert. What I am is, a chubby middle-aged maori fulla – who is taking stock halfway through his life and realising that there’s plenty of room for improvement (especially in terms of health and wellbeing). Midlife crisis? Maybe… I’ve felt a little complacent since turning 40 (I’m 45) in …
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