Vic Womersley
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Writing about things of interest to you and me. Contact me direct at [email protected], or find me on Facebook or Twitter.
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Self-Esteem: Why it Matters and How to Build Yourself Up
How we feel about ourselves changes as we move through life. The attitude we hold and the intrinsic value we see in ourselves impact the way we relate to others and view the world. Self-esteem matters in many different ways. When we don’t value ourselves, we’re easily angered, more prone to stress, anxiety and find it hard to value others. We're also less likely to take on new challenges or explore opportunities.
By Vic Womersley4 years ago in Longevity
5 Surprising Ways to Cope with Anxiety and Live Better Days
We all have the capacity to feel a range of emotions. Our emotional responses help us to interact with others, our environment and keep us from danger. They’re intricately entwined with our body chemistry too. While we all have moments with darker or more difficult emotions, around 1 in 13 people worldwide suffer from some form of chronic anxiety. Learning to cope with anxiety and turn it down can lead us to better health and better days.
By Vic Womersley4 years ago in Longevity
3 Tips to Develop a Positive Perspective that can Boost Your Health
Whether you’re a natural optimist, a stoic realist or have a tendency towards pessimism, your health can benefit a lot from a little positive thinking. There aren’t many people who make it to adulthood without a few bumps along the way. But how we view our life – past, present, and future – has a BIG impact on our health.
By Vic Womersley4 years ago in Longevity
Why Controlling Your Breath Leads to Better Health
The other day, my surf buddy was telling me about her smartwatch. She mentioned that it reminded her to breathe. “What?!” was my response. Why would anyone need to be reminded to breathe? We do it automatically, without needing to think or be reminded. Surely the only people who need reminding are long dead. But it turns out I had something new to learn.
By Vic Womersley4 years ago in Longevity
How to Upgrade Your Routines to Rituals that Improve Your Wellbeing
Our brain loves a routine. Even more so a habit. It means it can check out and conserve energy. After all, our brain consumes around 20% of our energy each day. Anything it can do to leave a little for our body to function is appreciated. So what if we could turn the energy it does consume into an opportunity for brain growth and better wellbeing? Turns out we can – by upgrading routines to rituals that improve wellbeing.
By Vic Womersley4 years ago in Longevity
3 Tips to Get the Most from Your Sleep
In terms of sleep, when it comes to quantity versus quality, it's the quality that counts most. That means how well you sleep is more important than how long. This includes how long it takes you to arrive in the land of nod, and the amount of time spent in the various sleep stages. Quality sleep allows you to cycle through all four stages and spend enough time in each to reap the benefits.
By Vic Womersley4 years ago in Lifehack
How to take care of your family's mental health in difficult times
Here we are again, still. I’m looking at the same four walls, the same four faces – if you include the one I see in the mirror each morning. Lockdowns may be helping reduce the numbers of COVID-19 infections, but they prioritise physical health over mental health.
By Vic Womersley5 years ago in Families
Sun, Surf & Sand
It’s not so far away now, an end is in sight; a plan is in place. When our doors reopen and we can venture outside, I’ll be grabbing my board, my BBQ, and my family and friends. We’ll head to my favourite beach, to the tang of salt air and the feel of warm sand between our toes. We’ll spread our towels on the shore, unpack our picnic baskets and prepare the fire-wok for an evening BBQ.
By Vic Womersley6 years ago in Families
Improve Your Sleep with These Three Tips
Bed times can feel a little stressful these days. Sleeping with such uncertainty isn’t for everyone. To be our best and feel motivated, not just to get through the day but to make the most of each day, sleep is crucial. Just as crucial as what we eat and how much we exercise. Our slumber is often the first thing to go awry when life gets stressful. These three tips will help you beat the bedtime blues and improve your sleep for better days.
By Vic Womersley6 years ago in Longevity
Dynamic Outdoor – Entertainment, Education, Equipment
Dynamic Outdoor have been providing customers with experiences they’ll never forget for more than three years. From acrobatic workshops to fire-show displays at corporate events, this small business knows how to provide fun, excitement, and memorable encounters for all ages.
By Vic Womersley6 years ago in Journal
