Joy is not in things; it is in us." - Richard Wagner. What simple pleasure did you enjoy today? For me it was relaxing in the sunshine with a coffee frappe. Always take time for yourself doing something that makes your soul smile. #LiveInTheMoment #livelifeonpurpose #smile #joy #simplepleasures

Has This Year Gone by in a Flash? “Wait… wasn’t it just January?” If you’ve caught yourself thinking that you’re not alone. 2025 feels like it’s racing by at lightning speed. One moment we were setting resolutions, and now we’re staring down the final stretch. Why does time seem to slip through our fingers faster than ever? Why Time Feels Faster Modern life is relentless. Between work deadlines, social commitments, and the constant buzz of notifications, our days are crammed full. When every hour is accounted for, weeks blur into months before we even notice. Psychologists suggest that time perception is tied to novelty. When we experience new things, our brains create more memories, making time feel fuller. But when life falls into routine, days merge together, and suddenly, the year is gone. The Digital Effect Technology accelerates everything. Instant messages, same-day deliveries, and real-time updates create an expectation of speed. We rarely pause because the next thing is always waiting. This constant motion makes it hard to savor the present. How to Slow Down If this year feels like a blur, you’re not alone. Here are a few ways to reclaim a sense of time: - Create Moments of Novelty or Try something new—a hobby, a day trip, or even a different route to work. Fresh experiences make time feel richer. - Disconnect to Reconnect - Step away from screens for an hour each day. Silence the notifications and let your mind breathe. - Reflect Regularly Journaling or simply reviewing your week can help anchor memories and slow the mental clock. Looking Ahead As the year winds down, take stock of what you’ve achieved and what you’ve learned. Celebrate the wins, acknowledge the challenges, and set intentions for the year ahead. Time may fly, but we can choose how to spend it—and how to feel about it. What about you? Has this year flown by for you too? Share your thoughts in the comments—what’s one thing you’re doing to slow down and make the most of the time you have?

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Hi. And welcome to the "Thrive Tribe" Please introduce yourself and let me know about your goals. I'll go first 😊 I am a Happiness Life Coach, a mother, a grandmother, a Basketball Coach and a crocheter. I have a Counselling background which I went into due to always counselling athletes I coached and quite often their families as well. I have found throughout life facing many mental health challenges (yes, they are challenges not issues) that we are often faced with having to balance life whilst we heal. This, I believe, is what I have managed to do very well and would love to share this with you. A happiness coach is a life coach who helps clients discover how to approach their problems and change their thinking and behaviours to achieve a sense of happiness and fulfilment. They provide counselling, guidance, and motivation to clients.

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