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My Chemical Romance
If one more person tells me to just relax, I’ll scream. Ever had this thought? I have many times. Everyone knows they […]
Evolve or Repeat.
Which have you chosen of the two options, post Covid-19 crisis? For the majority of us, we had never experienced a time when […]
How much are you worth?
I noticed you today, you were the one cleaning the streets in the early morning, you were the parent rushing in after […]
Does your life make Sense?
Everyone needs a little escapism in their lives; whether it’s perusing Instagram or nestling in for some Netflix, we are all for […]
Coping strategies when a loved one becomes seriously ill
When a parent or loved one becomes seriously ill, you can guarantee that no amount of previous preparation can equip you for […]
When enough is enough. Strategies for combating overwhelm when nothing else seems to work
Life whether you recognise it or not is made up of seasons and so much of the journey is how you choose […]
You reap what you sow. Winter we LOVE thee.
Despite the delay in this experience experiment update, I’ve still been out there in these Winter months undertaking certain activities to see […]
Feeling lethargic? Time for a retreat treat…
The colder weather can feel like a drag but it also gives us the perfect excuse to stay inside and pamper ourselves. […]
Time for a new physical challenge that’s actually fun? Great! Time to meet our latest Happylocal Hero, Miranda then…
“As humans, we all need to belong; to one another, to our friends and families, to our culture and country, even to […]
No Winter Lasts Forever
How do you respond to the colder weather? Do you simply wrap up in more clothing and continue on your escapades or […]
Getting back to the wild AKA Wellington
We all know the saying “practice what you preach” yet many of us struggle to consistently achieve this higher standard of living. […]
March you’ve been Memorable
Learning something new Rainy days can frustrate those who like to be out and about or even affect their mood. Occasionally, I […]
Happy Omokoroa Heroes Rick and Ron!
“I just hope that instead of being fearful of the unknown that people simply talk to each other; welcome the new person […]
What’s your kind of RADICAL?
Fast and furious February calls for some serious handbrake action to try claw back that Summer holiday state of relaxation. I did […]
The Experience Experiment begins!
Well January came and went like a blink of the eye, filled with good intentions for personal behaviour change and pursuits. Does […]
2017 – a year to forget already?
2017 did not start well for my family. No we weren’t in a car accident or didn’t make a bad financial decision. […]
Are particular experiences more effective than others in supporting your mental wellbeing? Let’s find out!
Helloooo 2017 – and it’s nearly the end of January already! How are you doing so far? Are you a resolutions kind […]
Christmas survival mode kicked in yet?
Only 4 more sleeps until Christmas Day and for some of you this will be bringing suffocating feelings of anxiety, stress, isolation […]
Yes, let’s have one more!
It’s the season for over indulgence and we know you Happylocals enjoy a fine tipple and nibble! Therefore, we’ve put together a […]
In the Arms of the Angels…
” I don’t think you can have to much charity, or too much giving or too much kindness” The latest community hero […]
Are you feeling anxious today?
Awe. Surprise. Joy. These are the emotions that are like oil to our wheels, yet other emotions shouldn’t be avoided or disappoint […]
Love thy neighbour
On Friday, hundreds of enthusiastic, tech-savvy entrepreneurs and wantrepreneurs descended on Q Theatre in Auckland for The Leap. The Leap was hosted […]
Pass The Torch… shining a light on local heroes
The next hero to feature in our blog is Campbell Hill, one of the team behind charity Good Neighbour. Good Neighbour is […]
Pass The Torch… shining a light on local heroes
To quote an article in The Listener magazine “…with her broad networks and deep organisational skills facilitates a bottom-up, adaptive influence that […]
Why do you take action on some things and not others? Intrinsic Motivation…
Do you ever wonder why you feel like working on your photography skills late into the night rather than doing extra work […]
Are you being the best version of you?
I’m not sure if it’s this crisp yet sunny weather we’ve been having here in the Bay region or if it’s simply […]
Courtney Linnecar – One Happy Local
BY KATHRYN OVERALL I only met Courtney Linnecar a week ago but I already feel like we are friends. After being introduced […]