Latest blog posts
Exploring volcanoes in Auckland – A year of climbing mountains
There are 53 volcanoes in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, ranging in elevation from the volcanic explosion crater of Lake Pupuke to the noble peak of Rangitoto Island. In 2021, I explored twelve of the crater mountains in the volcanic field.
Discipline: A motivating force for long-term progress
Why wait for motivation to get moving? How much time will pass and how many opportunities will be lost while waiting for inspiration to strike? The solution is already available – it just requires a little more planning and intention. It takes discipline.
Chest stretch for slouched posture
Do you get tight shoulders and a stiff neck from slouching over your desk for long periods? This simple 5-minute exercise is a great chest stretch to help counteract poor posture.
100 days since lockdown
It's been 100 days since New Zealand went into level 4 lockdown. I've been keeping track. It's been a major shakeup for some, in particular for those who are still facing uncertainty. One day — in a year, two years, five — what will you remember about your time spent in isolation?
Build your community with these 8 types of people
The key to a healthy and fulfilled life is a sense of community. Having a strong network of people is an important factor in adult development. Here are eight types of people to look for in your community circle.
Anxiety and fear when transitioning out of lockdown
After a seven-week isolation period, we can’t expect to be unchanged by these unusual circumstances, for better or worse. Some people may be experiencing anxiety and fear when transitioning out of lockdown.
Raven Books by Alissa Smith
Follow Alissa’s writing journey! Now moved to a separate website. She is currently editing her first novel in the genre of contemporary fiction. She also enjoys writing “twisted tales” — short stories and flash fiction where things aren’t always as they seem.
ONLINE YOGA AND MEDITATION COURSE
Are you searching for a way to reconnect with yourself, get to know your body, and create clarity of mind? Don’t know where to begin? This might be just what you need. I have created two online yoga videos, each about half an hour long, and two meditations, each under ten minutes long. Just tiny morsels of your day!