Hi, I'm Carolyn McDonald and I'm really happy that you've visited this well-being space I've created! I live with my family in regional Victoria. I have extensive experience teaching children and adults. I love reading, music, movies, learning, walking in nature and travelling. I'd like to share part of my story with you about why I made this blog. I was very close to my dad and couldn't imagine him not being around. When that changed and the beautiful man passed away, along with the prolonged, deep mourning, I realised with a thud that my time here is finite!  On reflecting on Dad's life, I remembered that he was someone who enjoyed all of those precious, little, everyday moments and that people felt, in his words, 'like a million bucks' when they were around him. He inspired me to make the most out of the time I had left. I realised I wanted to feel... well...happier & healthier and to pass that on to other people.I love learning, so I studied a postgraduate certificate in Positive Psychology and coaching. I found out that optimistic people often live happier, longer lives. I'd let that slip as life got busier and I got into some negative thinking patterns. I'm comforted in the understanding that I can use my brain (head) and tap into my emotions (heart) to become more optimistic and fulfilled (healthy) by practising simple everyday habits.
I know I get meaning in my life from helping people. I love teaching and motivating others to take control of their lives. So for my remaining time in this life, I want to help everyday people feel mentally well and to play my part in preventing mental illness. Something close to my family. I'm sure I can help you to take some simple but effective steps to improve your mental wellness. The topics I chose are all things I've been working on. Choose some that resonate with you. What parts of your life would you like to try to understand more of and improve? I'd like to help you to do this, one step at a time. Happy reading. 😊