Jo and Cassandra from Lighthouse Allied Health NDIS

Putting mental health at the forefront

Shared from the 8/20/2023 Sydney Morning Herald eEdition¹ Lighthouse Allied Health specialises in psychosocial functional assessments for its NDIS clients. After 16 years as a mental health nurse, Cassandra Eaton was keen for change. Six years ago, she created Lighthouse Allied Health, using her skills to support clients in a new way under the National […]

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Vulnerability 

The ability to be vulnerable is often seen as a weakness, but in reality, it is a sign of strength and courage. Being vulnerable means being open and honest with yourself and others, which can lead to deeper connections and more meaningful relationships. Benefits of being vulnerable An insight into one of our most valuable

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A Final Word on hobbies

Remember… That while we just touched on making a profit from your hobby, their fundamental purpose is to make our lives more enjoyable, and to make us ultimately happier.  It’s good food for thought that we live in an age where legitimizing your hobby into a business is far from impossible. However, it is important

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How Do Adults Find New Hobbies?

For many adults, it can be challenging to introduce something new into your life, be it a new circle of friends, or whether you’ve just moved and you’re adapting to your new environment.  Hobbies are no different, however, they can be the antidote to many of your issues. Self exploration and identity acquisition can be

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The Dangers of Not Having a Hobby

To a large extent, hobbies are not only about finding yourself, but also reinforcing your identity through activities that resonate with you.  Not having a hobby will make you lose touch with yourself, and as a result of this you will be investing your time into unfulfilling activities and generally, you’ll be much more unhappy.

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The Value of Hobbies

The rewards you can reap from hobbies are not monolithic, rather, you undertake an all-encompassing journey of self improvement. Hobbies are food for the soul.  They nurture our spirit, restore our physical energy, and renew our mind. The best way to cultivate a new hobby is to try something new. The world is full of

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What is a Hobby?

This does not include eating, laughing, sleeping, or cleaning.  A hobby is something you do for enjoyment and escape outside of your normal routine. This would be an imbalance in normal living. Rather, hobbies are ways of remaining productive and fulfilled without pressure. “To be happy in life, develop at least four hobbies: one to

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Hobbies and Their Importance

Enriching Our Lives With the last two newsletters focusing on the importance of goal setting and perseverance, the focus of March will be how valuable hobbies are, and the breath of fresh air in which they can bring to our lives.  Introducing a hobby into your life means introducing adventure, interest, friends and new friends,

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A Final Word on Perseverance

Make sure that you are… Realistic: As mentioned in the final word of our last newsletter, making your aspirations too big or unrealistic simply just generates unnecessary pressure and you’re likely to seek consolation in your excuses.  Remember that this is a journey and not a race. Always putting your happiness first: While your success

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