10 Habits Of Super Happy People
1. Think of yourself less. To be interesting you need to be interested in others. C.S. Lewis said “Don’t think less of yourself as a person, but think of yourself less, focusing more on the betterment of yourself for the sake of those around you, rather than for your own ego. 2. Move beyond the small talk. Eleanor Roosevelt’s said “Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people”. 3. What you appreciate, appreciates. People who liv


Benefits of Training in Aikido: The Way of Harmony
Someone asked me the other day why I practice Aikido. My answer nearly always now is "because I can't imagine my life without it". But it got me thinking and after a bit of surfing I found a very nice outline of many of the key benefits of our wonderful art, on the Fujinami Dojo Sydney website.
Everyone has their own personal motivation when they decide to take up a martial art, and I believe a good Instructor provides a framework whereby each student can follow th


Raising Fit Kids
If your child is overweight, chances are you want to help him get healthy. But sometimes that means ignoring popular diet advice. Often, what works for adults may not be best for kids. “Children have their own set of nutritional needs for healthy growth and development,” says Tamara Melton, a dietitian and instructor at Georgia State University. The best way to help a child lose weight? Work with his pediatrician to make sure that he slims down in a safe way. But you can also

