Most people would agree that spring is the best time of year. Temperatures are moderate, it rains, and the greenery starts growing back everywhere – nature’s own ‘restart button’. It’s my favourite time of the year and I know many people who feel the same way. Psychologically, it would be a lot easier for you to get started on spring cleaning your finances – if you feel good, are more energetic and inspired, it could be […]
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Happy spring!
Winter is finally over and you can now go back to being the social butterflies you were born to be! But, before you bring out your bright coloured spring clothes and summer hats, be sure to watch how quickly you part with your hard-earned cash in this glorious weather. There are several research papers that show how weather has an impact on consumer spending habits and retailors are now using it to their advantage. In warmer […]
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Longevity advantage in women
Humans are living longer than ever before. Globally, even though there may be some differences in longevity statistics between countries, women are living longer than men, and this has been the trend since the 20th century. This report by Our World in Data states the following: ‘Males tend to have more fat surrounding the organs whereas women tend to have more fat sitting directly under the skin. This difference is determined both by oestrogen and the […]
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Financial implication of relationships on women
Women do not accumulate sufficient funds in their retirement as men do and one of the factors affecting this is relationships. Motherhood If a woman chooses to have children during her lifetime, this has been seen to negatively impact the growth of future earnings. We already know about the gender pay gap but what is even more worrying are the findings in a study conducted by Joya Misra, Professor of Sociology & Public Policy, University of […]
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Sleep and wellness
I’m generally a light sleeper and get woken by the slightest sounds and movements around me. Being a mom to young children has compounded this effect and often renders me sleep deprived for weeks on end. On a good night, I get about an hour’s worth of deep sleep and approximately 5 hours of light sleep which I track on my fitness device. It’s unhealthy and I’ve been feeling its effects over the past few months. […]
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Wellbeing budget
New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Arden, is a breath of fresh air. The world took particular note of her leadership style during the unfortunate terrorist incident that took place in that country a few months ago. She appeared kind, empathetic and her government took swift action in the wake of the attacks by banning military-style semi-automatic rifles. On May 30th, she and her government released the first ever Wellbeing budget where the focus will be on […]
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More analysis on the current state of world happiness
More work is now being done on the state and drivers of general wellbeing of individuals globally. While the numbers such as income distribution, economic growth and unemployment rates are important, they only tell a portion of the story and what affect our overall wellbeing. Gallup describe themselves as a global analytics and advice firm that helps leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems. They have produced a number of documents around this subject matter […]
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World happiness
I use social media a lot and I’m always shocked at how much negative content there is. Poor economic conditions globally, climate change, crime – keeping up to date with all of it can make you think that the world is generally in a bad state. The World Happiness Report 2019 was released in March and it’s always such an interesting read. This is the 7th year that the study is conducted and measures an array […]
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