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Tracey is the heart and soul of Vireo Health Promotions. The founder of the business, I believe passionately that health, fitness and wellbeing is achieveable for everyone on the earth. Tracey is responsible for the development of programs and running training

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Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Exercises you can do at work: 2 of 15

Are you a desk drone? Stuck in a call centre all day or in long boring meetings? Need some ideas on how you can find the time to be active well look no further. Here are some quick and simple tips for ways you can increase your activity at work. Taking regular breaks to incorporate activity into your day will increase your c...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Dogs: 38 of 186

Ode to Kelly the Wonder Dog Old and smelly With a lump on the side of your belly Full of life, full of fun Still full of thoughts of being young See off the cat Don't let Minnie sit on your mat Friend of Cello Our funny little ginger fellow Black and brown and grey in between A finer dog there never has been You had to leave...
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Travel destinations: Your home town: 6 of 24

Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia As you come across the Houghton Highway from Brisbane, you can smell the change in the air there is a freshness, a happiness, a memory of summer days gone by that is unique to Redcliffe. Welcome to the Redcliffe Peninsula, 35 kilometres north of Brisbane. Redcliffe is a mixture of old and new...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Despondency: 5 of 18

I long to set you free But at the moment you're the only part of me The only part that feels My heart's continual ordeals I face a black hole, full of despair If I fell in, would anyone care I turn now and face the sun And feel my skin glisten I feel reborn and full of fire I deserve a heart full of desire I resolve now to d...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Exercise DVDs: Group exercise in the privacy of your home: 1 of 3

Want the fun of a fitness class without having to leave your living room or pay expensive gym fees? Why not try exercise DVDs you get all the fun and encouragement from working with a fitness leader but without having to leave the house. There are DVDs out for nearly every exercise type from aerobics to yoga to martial arts....
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of journaling: 44 of 131

Journaling can enable you to release your emotions leading to improved mental health and in some cases, improved physical health. Daily journaling gives you the tools to view any problems that you may have experienced that day in a calm and objective manner, removed from the situation and the possibilities of causing harm or...
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Therapy dogs: Helping children and families: 6 of 14

A dog makes a wonderful addition to any household by providing companionship and responsibility for children. Therapy dogs are wonderful dogs with temperaments that are laid back, friendly patient and above all highly responsive to being petted. If you have children and are looking for a good dog to bring into the family, th...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My first car: 24 of 48

My first car - well looking it back on it now it's possibly one of the largest jokes in my family :) We've always had problems with cars - at one time my sister-in-law described our backyard as the graveyard since if a car went in there it didn't stand much chance of coming out again. I was determined to be different when I ...
Health & Fitness > Depression Overview: Depression and anxiety: 8 of 15

Winston Churchill described it as a "black dog", before him Aristotle believed that it could be the making of a person, there is a stigma attached to talking about it in polite society yet 1 in 5 people will experience an episode of depression. It's a common medical condition and is responsible for the second highest amount ...
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment How to make sure you actually work when you work from home: 23 of 43

As I write this article, it's a beautiful spring afternoon in Brisbane (26C), the sun is shining, no clouds in the sky and the temptation to stop work and play is very strong. However, I have work to do so I need to turn away from the window and get on with the job at hand. Be honest with yourself, how many times have you fe...