Small, intentional rituals can transform ordinary routines into meaningful couple time. Rituals that resonate with our natural habits and desires, and nurture our relationship, provide a rhythm that makes our couple time a regular and positive activity without being a straitjacket.
Too many times I’ve been burned by good intentions, watching a New Year’s resolution run aground on the rocks of February — if they even made it that far. However, I have made changes in my life that stuck — including several this year that I plan to tweak or build upon as 2026 begins.
Every-day offences and deficits in our character make it necessary for every couple to practise mercy as a regular, even daily habit. When we fail to do this, minor upsets accumulate into overwhelming piles of resentment and shame that seem to be insurmountable.
Today, St Valentine's name evokes thoughts of flowers and romantic dinners. Yet St Valentine’s true legacy speaks to something far more profound: the sacrificial nature of authentic love.
As a father, prioritising exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your family. Not only will you reap the physical and mental health benefits, but you’ll also strengthen your role as a positive influence in your kids’ lives.
The concept of atomic habits, popularised by James Clear, emphasises the power of making small, routine changes that compound over time. If you build good habits, good results will eventually follow.
Whether you’ve got five minutes to spare or want to build lasting habits – today we’re opening the textbook on six scientifically-backed ways to boost your happiness levels!
My new after-work ritual marks a big shift for me. No longer do I get to veg straight away, as in my bachelor days. This is a sacrifice, but it is one that I am willing to make.
The hotel was already booked and paid for. No refunds. And. No. Internet. This holiday was going to be like a digital detox of the most excruciating kind.
Does integrity matter? Sacrifice? Hard work? Compassion for others? Giving? They will emulate what they see and learn from our actions. Going the extra mile for your kids can be wrapped up in one statement: You are second. Live by that.
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