It’s easy to take for granted services that feel basic to us as Kiwis, such as clean streets, reliable rubbish collection – or that firefighters or an ambulance will show up if called. Stop a moment and take a look around for a new appreciation for what else your neighbourhood has to offer. ...
Whether you and your partner are planning a wedding, renovating the house or taking on some other big project, psychologist Alice Boyes reveals how to keep things happy and healthy along the way By Dr Alice Boyes For more from Alice Boyes, click here 1. Don’t talk about it 24/7 Big projects can...
Get rid of unhelpful habits by using research-backed tactics. Psychology expert Alice Boyes explains how. Tired of being stuck with the same old bad habits? Try out these proven techniques. 1. Focus on a new habit Breaking bad habits starts with the new goals you set for yourself. Professor Art Mark...
Dr. Alice Boyes suggest seven smart technologies for warming the emotional tone. 1. Start and end well. Research focused on couples tells us that overall relationship health is reflected in the quality of greetings and partings. Logically, this also applies to parent/child relationships. When you...
For some of us, eating ice-cream is the go-to strategy for being kind to ourselves. Alice Boyes suggests ten better options. 1. Nurture your dreams Being kind to yourself involves allowing yourself to pursue the things you yearn for. Comedian Bill Cosby gives some of the best advice I’ve heard...
Too much family togetherness can sometimes prove a challenge. Psychology expert Alice Boyes reveals her top seven tips for dealing with difficult relatives. Words Alice Boyes. Illustration by Angela Keoghan 1. Cultivate compassion Toni Bernhard, author of How to Wake Up, says you can cultivate compa...
