Harry Scheffer

What do you REALLY care about?

We may think we care about certain things, like showing up to a certain event, or certain aspects of how we look or act. But the truth is that what we really care about may be unclear, even to us. Priorities about various things in life may be a bit blurred. You may think youContinueContinue reading “What do you REALLY care about?”

Embrace your inner kid – go for it!

First of all, it’s been a while since I last wrote (a good three weeks). I was backpacking solo around Europe, and had some great insights that I hope to share – here’s something I realized while travelling. Everyone has an inner kid. Your inner kid is the side of you that lives in theContinueContinue reading “Embrace your inner kid – go for it!”

Laugh More!

“A good laugh heals a lot of hurts” – Madeleine L’Engle Having a little humour is one of the best ways to relate to anything. Laughter doesn’t only suck the tension out of a tense situation, but even has medical benefits. It releases endorphins which ease pain and stress, relaxes the body and can actContinueContinue reading “Laugh More!”

How to cope with stress and pain – Acceptance

This means accepting the present. Sometimes it’s so hard to get through the day. Sometimes life is a headache. Work is stressful, commitments are stressful, and family are stressful. Sometimes we end up turning to ‘escapes’ to try and get out of the things that stress us out. What if, instead of trying to constantlyContinueContinue reading “How to cope with stress and pain – Acceptance”

Be healthy – but know your limits

There is such a thing as too much of a good thing. I recently had it dawn on me that I was a bit too dedicated to my workouts! I would workout no matter what, even if I felt (legitimately) ill, and even if I had other pressing issues to deal with. It led meContinueContinue reading “Be healthy – but know your limits”