Category Archive: MANAGE IT

Managing Stress

Paul Taylor explains what stress hormones are, the role they have played in our evolution, and how they affect our bodies. By exercising, making time to relaxe, stretch and deep breathing techniques we… Continue reading

The Power of Habit

Charles Duhigg explains how to shape our habits in his new book The Power of Habit.  In the videos and infographic below he breaks down the general components of what makes a habit:… Continue reading

Tom Hafey on Achieving Vitality

Paul sits down with AFL legend Tom Hafey to talk about what keeps him young, motivated and thriving.

The Perfect Reward

Not only does getting a massage or acupuncture help you relax, but studies show that they also support your fitness training or weight loss program making them the perfect rewards for a week of good habits. Studies show… Continue reading

Making the Change & Self-Love

Change your lifestyle out of self-love, not self loathing. Being kind to yourself will help you stick to it. –Dave Asprey Experts Share 11 Tips To Stop Fat Talk By MARGARITA TARTAKOVSKY, MS Fat… Continue reading

The Island Where People Forget to Die

Why the residents of the island Ikaria in Greece live such long and healthful lives?  How can we apply the longevity and resilience the residents of Ikaria have in Ballarat? Is it their… Continue reading

Alzheimer’s Prevention

In case you missed Paul’s talk at Acumotum last Tuesday, we have a video.  Here Paul discusses the link between lifestyle and Alzheimer’s disease, offering simple ways to thrive as we grow older.

Brain Games

New websites like Luminosity and Superbetter have created a series of fun games to build personal resilience and improve cognitive function. Give them a try!  I would love to hear what you all… Continue reading

Know It!

Our bodies and brains function and grow in an inter-dependent environment.  A great extent of their growth and function is a direct result of our day-to-day lifestyle choices. By taking note of what… Continue reading

#1 Vitality Booster

The best advice I’ve ever gotten was to laugh hard, and laugh often.  Throughout this program, you’ll be encouraged to look seriously at what improvements you need to make in your life —… Continue reading