FEBRUARY 2021 | VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 6
EASTERN BEACHES
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PLANS TO BEAT EROSION STAYING AHEAD OF RISING SEA LEVELS IS KEY TO COUNCIL’S COASTAL PLAN
Protecting and enhancing the sand dunes lining Noosa’s eastern beaches is the key strategic approach to tackling the challenges of climate change listed in Council’s Draft Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP) created in a bid to find ways of tackling rising water levels. The draft plan, which is available for public submissions from now until 5pm on Monday, February 22, 2021, has been developed over four years with the help of a $490,000 grant from the Queensland Department of Environment & Science’s QCoast2100 initiative. “Rising sea levels and coastal hazards such as erosion, inundation and increased storm events are among the biggest Eastern Beaches News - February 2021
environmental challenges we face,” said Climate Change Adaptation Program Coordinator Grant Hinner. “In the years ahead, our coastline, particularly our eastern beaches, will be more vulnerable to erosion, and our low-lying areas will be subject to regular coastal flooding from higher tides and storms,” Mr Hinner said. “An important part of Council’s response to the climate emergency, the Coastal Hazards Adaption Plan will ensure our shire is as resilient as possible to these processes. “We’ve worked closely with scientists, engineers, property owners, community groups, residents and other stakeholders to produce the Draft Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan. Continued, page 4
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BRAIN-FRIENDLY GOALS Get set for 2021
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FROM THE ED’S DESK Edition number 6 of Eastern Beaches News and we’ve gone with a bit of a design makeover to bring us in line with our new website at www.easternbeachesnews.com.au and the branding of our publishing company, Your Community Media Pty Ltd. Thank you to the team at Horse & Water for their help and guidance on our journey to offer a modern mixed-media community service to our local readers and advertisers. We hope you like the evolution. With school back and summer holidays over for many, finding a car park this weekend was just that little bit easier, although it seems
a fair bet our beloved beaches will be more attractive than ever in 2021 with interstate travel slowly recovering while international travel appears to be stalled. Keeping those beaches, and the neighbouring foreshore, parks and houses, safe from rising tides and coastal erosion from storm surges and the like in the future is a big challenge. Council has developed a plan that looks at modelling as far ahead as 2100 with a view to doing all that it can now to ensure the next generations of locals have the chance to enjoy the coastline as much as those living here now. The plan’s well worth a look, and there’s a chance to have your say at Council’s website (story page 1). Have a great month, Geoff.
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HAVE YOUR SAY ON DRAFT PLAN From page 1 “All of the work we’ve done has been verified by the State Government’s Department of Environment & Science.” Mayor Clare Stewart said residents should take the time to read the plan and have their say. “Over time, coastal hazards stand to impact the way we use our coastal areas,” Mayor Stewart said. “This will have implications for all of us, which is why it’s really important everyone reviews the Plan and has a say.” For the eastern beaches, careful planning of the positioning of future “hard” infrastructure has been noted as a key consideration, along with dune and beach management to minimise the impact of rising sea levels. Council’s fact sheet on Dune & Beach Management notes that: “Dunes and beach systems in an active wave environment naturally go through phases of erosion and accretion, and in the face of rising sea levels, maintaining these systems with careful and ongoing management practices that utlise nature-based methods receive high levels of support from the Noosa community”. MyCoast mapping available via a link on Council’s website shows the potential areas of coastal erosion in 2100 with Sunshine Beach, Sunrise Beach and Peregian Beach particularly impacted by an increase in the erosion area estimated at 50-70m inland from current day erosion lines. On 2100 worst case mapping, with no action taken to lessen the impact, the erosion line touches on The Esplanade, Arakoon Crescent and Seaview Tce at Sunshine Beach, Ross Crescent and Sobroan St and Tingira Cres at Sunrise Beach, David Low Way at Castaways, and Marcus Beach and Osprey Ave, Piper St, Lorikeet Drive and Pitta St at Peregian Beach. Peregian Beach Community Association President Marian Kroon said the Council Eastern Beaches News - February 2021
modelling shows public amenities in Peregian Park around the surf club will reach ‘medium risk’ of coastal erosion by 2040, and ‘high risk’ by 2070, while the backyards of some homes along the beachfront on Lorikeet Drive in South Peregian are also in the ‘low risk’ category. Mrs Kroon said the report underlines the high cost of replacing existing public infrastructure such as the picnic area, skatepark, and parking areas should they be damaged as a result of coastal erosion. “Community feedback indicates that non-intrusive solutions, such as dune rehabilitation and mitigation, is the preferred course of action. “This is where proactive community groups like the PBCA come in. We have been working for many years to protect and strengthen our dunes and the vegetation that helps them remain intact.” “No one is better placed than the local community to work on the ground with our Council and State Government to help manage this risk.” Peregian Beach residents keen to hear more about the plan are invited to the next meeting of the Peregian Beach Community Association at 11am on February 14 where Council’s Climate Change Adaptation Program Coordinator Grant Hinner will present the plan and take questions. To read the plan and have your say, go to www.noosa.qld.gov.au and click on the current projects tab. 3
IN BRIEF
for the Autumn competition which starts this month. To find out more, see www. coolumoztag.com
COMMUNITY HOUSE UPDATE
Stage 3 of the Rufous Street Precinct is one step closer to starting after Noosa Council approved the multi-million dollar construction tender on January 21. Kane Constructions (Qld) Pty Ltd won the contract to build the new community house and landscape its surrounds. Council’s Community Services Director Kerri Contini said a “vast greenspace around the community house will provide 4000m2 of sculptured gardens, a playground, winding footpaths and grassed areas where children can play and adults can enjoy.” FEEL LIKE CHASING A FOOTBALL?
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BUG SHOW SURE TO BE A HIT
Are you a VW (Volkswagen) lover? The Noosa VW Show 2021 will be held at Noosa Marina on Saturday, February 13 from 8am to 12.30pm with free entry for spectators and $10 per VW for those wanting to show their vehicle. See www.loveyadub.com.au RATES NOTICES ON THE WAY
It’s that time of the year again. Rates notices should have landed in everyone’s letterboxes or inboxes this month with a 5 percent discount offered for payment on or before February 19 or 2.5 percent discount on offer for those who pay their rates from February 20 to March 22. If you haven’t seen your rates notice yet, call Council on 5329 6500.
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A LOVE AS RARE AS DIAMONDS FOR JOHN AND DIANE JEFFREYS FEBRUARY 4 MARKS THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR BIG DAY BACK IN 1961.
The couple, (pictured right) who have lived at Peregian Beach since 1984, were married at the Church of Christ, Milton - the oldest church in Brisbane that stands, to this day, at the very corner of Suncorp Stadium in Milton. John said they were married by Reverend Judd, a friend of his from where he grew up in Inglewood in Queensland - the same priest who later christened the couple’s two children Colleen and Rick. The couple lived in various states around Australia in the 24 years after they were married based on where John’s latest posting in the Royal Australian Air Force took them. Now, an OBE (over bloody 80), John said they’d had a “wonderful and interesting life”.
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STORM CHASER CAPTURES GOLD WHEN THE STORMS ROLL IN GARRY NORTH HEADS FOR THE HILLS...WITH A CAMERA
Words: Fiona Ewington
Pics: Garry North
When a fierce tropical storm rolls in, most of us batten down the hatches, lie low and wait for it to pass. But for Sunrise Beach local Garry North, he does the opposite, especially if the lightening is at night. Garry collects his camera equipment and heads for the Sunrise Beach hills and takes the most spectacular photos of the unfolding storm across the ocean. For locals who subscribe to community social media, it is a treat to enjoy the spectacular light show, captured by Garry, from the comfort of our computers the following day. Other treats from Garry are time-lapsed short films of the colourful sun rising behind the ebb and flow of the waves across Noosa’s various beaches accompanied by tunes Garry has selected. But who is the man behind the lens who ventures out while most of us slumber capturing majestic parts of the day? Garry moved up to Sunrise Beach from Sydney where he worked in television on shows such as Australian Idol witnessing young hopefuls including Guy Sebastian and Casey Donovan’s (see picture) rise to fame. “I loved it,” Garry said. Retiring to the Sunshine Coast 5 years ago meant he was able to dedicate more time to his passion which is photography. “I try and get pictures that others don’t,” explains Garry “I call myself ‘Fool On the Hill’ because I’m out there wandering the streets at stupid o’clock,” he chuckles. Garry has been taking photos all his life, calling himself “an amateur who is learning all the time.” 6
He has a passion for capturing great images. “Storms are one of the hardest things to photograph. You must be in front of the storm or behind it to avoid getting drenched. A good camera and lots of patience is necessary.” Garry had to take some time out recently for cancer treatment which meant staying at home but that didn’t stop him from capturing one of the most spectacular photos of the crescent moon from his back garden. For fans of Garry’s it was great to see him back with his social media posts. Almost at the end of his treatment he lives every day to the full. “I don’t take myself too seriously. I don’t have a watermark so ABC and non-for-profits can use my stuff without my permission, but I never allow Murdoch-owned media to use my stuff. Not even for money. But that’s another story.” Garry said. Our local social media platforms are a haven for amazing photography, taken locally by locals. Garry’s photos stand out because they are just a little bit different. easternbeachesnews.com.au
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
DANCE DEMAND DRIVES GROWTH FOR CASTAWAYS BEACH LOCAL KARLA COSTANZO DANCE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A TEAM SPORT. HER NEW BUSINESS, STUDIO 4 DANCE, BRINGS A TEAM OF LOCAL CHILDREN TOGETHER FOR TRAINING UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE OF A TRIO OF PROFESSIONAL DANCERS.
The idea for Studio 4 Dance was lingering in the back of Karla Costanzo’s mind for the past few years, but it took COVID-19 to kick it into reality. The combination of knowing other mums who were looking for a fun way to introduce their children to a range of different dance styles - and also having links to professional performers who were grounded by travel and work restrictions made 2020 the year to press “go” on getting serious about the new school. Karla, whose own links to dancing stretch back to her childhood and include performing as a dance-based cheerleader at high school in the USA and seven years at the Brisbane Broncos Cheersquad, four of which as cheer captain (‘95-’98), said her aim was to offer a range of classes that would create wellrounded performers that can become the true “triple-threat” of acting, singing and dancing. “It’s my dream to offer kids a supportive and nurturing environment as well as exciting and first-class dance opportunities,” Karla said. “To me, dance is a team sport. It brought so much connection and so many exciting opportunities to my youth and I want the same for my daughter and the kids on the coast. “It’s all about connecting the right people and I’m excited for what we’ve got to offer.” When it comes to the right people, Karla has assembled a trio of Sunshine Coast based stars to lead the classes. Taliah Collins, who has trained around the world with the likes of the Bolshoi Ballet, 8
the Royal Ballet in Hong Kong, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, will teach Junior, Intermediate and Advanced Ballet and Lyrical classes. RobyneLouise Campbell, who has performed professionally on cruise ships, at Universal Studios in Japan and Singapore and in productions for Jason Coleman, Baz Luhrman and Australia’s Got Talent, will teach musical theatre, singing, and tap classes for the pre-schoolers through to advanced students wanting to stay “audition fit”. Molly Williams-Smith, who’s qualified in jazz, musical theatre, commercial, tap, ballet and lyrical dance and has travelled the world performing in musicals and on cruise ships, will take charge of classes in jazz, cheer, tap and musical theatre. When it came to finding a venue for the new venture the timing was perfect. Peregian Beach College had created a dance studio for dancers in it’s new, school-based, Dance Academy program aimed at students wanting to make dance a career. PBC will be home to the college program by day, and recreational dance at night via Studio 4 Dance. “Our teachers are first-class professionals with extensive experience and a wealth of knowledge,” Karla said. “We look forward to growing and inclusive, friendly and supportive dance community.” For more, phone Karla on 0412 268 278. easternbeachesnews.com.au
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Welcome to what promises to be a very exciting 2021 Rugby season! At ‘Saints Rugby’, our philosophy is simple: to create a safe, respectful and enjoyable environment where young players are given every opportunity to be the best player that they can be and can enjoy our wonderful game. Saints Rugby is very much about our local community as we welcome players, coaches and families from Peregian, Coolum and the surrounding area. It is also wonderful to have so many local sponsors. We are delighted to welcome many returning sponsors and many new sponsors for 2021 - Peregian Beach Hotel, Smart Steps Accounting, Eumundi Meats, Dragan Farms, JWC Construction, The Source Bulk Foods Maroochydore, Integral Construction, Herron Todd White, Longevity Health, Activate Body Physio and Exercise Clinic, Hot Gas – thank you. We’re honoured to have these local businesses backing Saints Rugby Club Rugby is more than just a sport, it has the power to instil many of life’s important qualities in young people and foster long lasting friendships. The ability to understand the importance of teamwork, show fairness and empathy, be resilient and respect others will benefit our players way beyond the rugby pitch. This year a number of high quality coaches will join our already excellent coaching team. We are thrilled to welcome Rick Nalatu (pictured above right) to Saints for 2021. Rick is a former Queensland Red 1999-2003 and played alongside John Eales and many greats of the game. He competed at the Commonwealth Games and World Track and Field Championships. 10
Importantly Rick has gained years of experience not only as a competitor but for the last 17 years as a PE Teacher and coach. He is excited to mentor and guide players on their Rugby and personal journey. At Saints Rugby we understand that winning is the outcome and not the process. We want our players to know that if they prepare well and work hard, both in training and on match day, then they are giving themselves the best opportunity to succeed. Winning matches may well be a consequence of this hard work but we must also acknowledge that much can be learned in defeat. It is important that our players understand the clear connection between hard work and success, and as adults we must acknowledge work ethic and effort before results. There are many opportunities to actively contribute whether it be player, referee, coach, volunteer, supporter or sponsor. Underlying all of this is the recognistion that the success of our program is dependent on having a strong and respectful community. We are excited to welcome new and returning wonderful families who will be a very important part of the Saints family in 2021 and beyond. For more information please head to www. saintsrugbyclub.com. A sign-on event is being held on Friday, February 12 at the sporting fields at The Avenue, Peregian Springs. easternbeachesnews.com.au
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LOCAL NEWS
NOOSA FM IS A RADIO STAR “MUSIC PRODUCES A KIND OF PLEASURE WHICH HUMAN NATURE CANNOT DO WITHOUT,” QUOTED CHINESE PHILOSOPHER CORNELIUS AND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY RADIO NOOSA FM IS AT THE HEART OF PROVIDING THIS ESSENTIAL PLEASURE.
Words: Fiona Ewington Noosa FM 101.3 community radio, based in Noosa Junction, boasts a fantastic mix of music, entertainment, passion and community spirit. Broadcasting on frequency 101.3 FM and streaming live, Noosa FM’s audience is worldwide. Run by volunteers, each presenter-led show is unique with programme presenters playing their own choice of music coupled with their individual news, views and contributing guests. For a small community radio station, the range of styles and musical knowledge is vast. Focused mainly for local audiences, broadcasting local community announcements, weather forecasts and live traffic updates, “Noosa FM is one of the most important pillars of our community,” explains president Sybille Reisch. Broadcasting first from Gympie Terrace in 1995, thanks to a group of enthusiastic music mad volunteers, Noosa FM took to the airwaves from the old yacht club for 24 hours on Sundays. It was called “A Month of Sundays.” 25 years later the station is still run by enthusiastic volunteers, 24 hours, seven days a week, bringing their eclectic knowledge of music, films, food and culture to the wireless, proving Noosa FM sits in its own class of creative broadcasting. With audiences of all ages and musical tastes, the presenters between them have a 14
wide variety of fascinating facts from different music genres, some specialising in blues and jazz, with others bringing new music and launching local artists as well as featuring unusual covers of classic hits. Who would have thought that classics such as Toto’s “Africa” could be reworked as a reggae version sung in French? Community radio relies on its members and subscribers for funding and is always raising additional funds by running competitions, sausage sizzles and raffles. There is currently a stand-up paddle board up for grabs. Australia Day’s fundraising activity brought guests (pictured above) in the form of Adrocian Chronicles, a Morayfield based medieval fantasy “Live Action Role Play Group.” A mix of ages dressed in their homemade leather costumes brought vibrant live combat and jousting, attracting crowds on their way to the beach. The Noosa community are privileged to have an incredible bunch of volunteers working together to make this award-winning station engaging and informative, ensuring great music and entertainment is brought to us, free from repetitive advertisements and songs. For more on becoming a member or subscriber please visit Noosafm.org easternbeachesnews.com.au
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COUNCIL NEWS WITH NOOSA MAYOR CLARE STEWART
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PUSH COUNCIL IS BACK FOR 2021
We welcome a new year, and all look forward to 2021 with hope and optimism and a very full agenda. Last week Council held our first Business Round Table for the year with a new Business Charter to guide us forward. This charter will cement the group, its role and Council’s continued commitment to work collaboratively with our business community. Last week much discussion was had around the table about the issue of ‘affordable housing’. INFRASTRUCTURE BOOM BOOSTS CYCLE NETWORK
Well, our booming infrastructure programme continues across the Shire. We look forward to starting work on the upgrade of Noosa Parade between the Munna Point Bridge and the Garth Prowd Bridge early next year now that the project has been given the green light. We are very grateful to the State Government for chipping in $2.23 million towards the project from the Cycle Network Local Government Grants programme. New shared pathways and on-road bike lanes will improve safety and access for both pedestrians and bike riders. Eight new pedestrian refuges and a new LED low-energy lighting system are among the other key features of this upgrade. Early works to relocate services ahead of this upgrade will begin in May this year.
on council’s website, collating it and placing all the relevant links and information in one place makes it much easier for our community to access it and better to scrutinise how council is spending ratepayers’ money. Transparency, accountability and trust are at the heart of good governance. The Hub can be found at noosa.qld.gov.au/ open-council PEREGIAN BEACH COMMUNITY HOUSE PROJECT GETS STARTED
Community projects continue with the Peregian Beach Community House contract being awarded to Kane Constructions by Council resolution last week. It will be great to see this project up and running after some delay. The community house will feature a large hall, rooms for hire, kitchen, storeroom, lift access and landscaped gardens. It is hoped that construction will be finished by October this year. The Federal Government through the Building Better Regions fund and the State Government through through its Maturing the Infrastructure Pipeline Program, both helped fund the project. It will be great to see this facility take shape as an important part of the Rufous Street Precinct.
TRANSPARENCY COMMITMENT ON SHOW WITH WEBSITE
A YEAR OF COLLABORATION
Council continues to remain as committed to being as open and transparent as possible. Earlier this month we launched the Open Council webpage to provide residents with easy access to a raft of council information. While much of it has always been available
So, as we enter 2021, we look forward with optimism, with hope, with community collaboration and with the understanding that community benefit lies at the heart of all of our decision making. Until next month, stay safe, Clare.
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STATE POLITICS: WITH STATE MEMBER FOR NOOSA SANDY BOLTON MP
INNOVATIONS ON SHOW SPOTLIGHT ON NOOSA
Our local initiatives and talent have been on full display this month, with the launch of the latest Endeavour housing project, and a demonstration that streamed global of our firefighting innovations, which has put Noosa on the map as leaders in early detection and quick response. NEW CITIZENS
As well, two wonderful ‘Noosans’ were recognised through the Citizen of the Year awards, and we welcomed our newest Australians in a citizenship ceremony that again reiterated how lucky we truly are. COVID-19 CHALLENGES
We were caught unaware when interstate and Greater Brisbane COVID hotspots were announced on a Friday, creating frustration for those attempting to get tested on a weekend. Thank you to Noosa Council who quickly provided a space for the QAS to set up a ‘pop up’ testing site. In addition, Sunny Street have relocated to Tait Duke Cottage which is open 7 days a week. For all updates, head to www.covid19. qld.gov.au.
leaving their rubbish behind. Understandably, some of the rubbish was the result of a storm, however the rest is part of a disappointing ongoing pattern. This has become a non-negotiable situation and I have called on the new Minister to expediate a resolution. HOUSING TROUBLES
Our continuing housing crisis worsened over the break, while resolutions are sought via the Housing Action Group, there are ways that you could assist those in a tough situation. For example, owners can consider the option of ‘headleasing’ with a community housing provider. DAM UPGRADE
In other news, Seqwater has advised that the Lake MacDonald Dam Upgrade is to be reassessed as a result of information that emerged during the procurement stage, which predicted that project costs would be significantly higher than anticipated. The lowering of the lake will now not proceed in 2021.
RUBBISH BEHAVIOUR
Over the holidays, the majority of our visitors did the right thing, however there were some on our river and in our Cooloola Recreation Area behaving poorly. This included some campers disrespecting others and then
As always, there is much to relay, so please join us at Noosa 360, Facebook or subscribe to our newsletter via www.sandybolton.com. Blessings everyone and welcome to 2021!! Sandy
SIGN ON FOR FREE YOGA AND MUCH MORE If you’ve ever wondered about yoga, February’s the month to give it a go, for free. Noosa Council’s Connecting Noosa program offers yoga sessions at Peregian Beach Park on Sundays from 9am to 10am (Grebe St end) and a Men’s (only) Beginners Yoga course on 18
Wednesdays from 7am-8am at Yoga Therapy Noosa Studio, 31 Duke St, Sunshine Beach. To see the full range of programs on offer, including creative arts and children’s storytime, see www.noosa.qld.gov.au and click on the Community Support tab. easternbeachesnews.com.au
TRAVEL
TRAVELLING ALONG THE SAVANNAH WAY WITH THE CHAOS AND UNCERTAINTY ABOUT BORDER CLOSURES, SOMETIMES WITH LITTLE NOTICE, A FAVOURITE ‘GREAT ESCAPE’ IS AN ADVENTUROUS QUEENSLAND ROAD TRIP.
Words: Lenette Paul Each Highway or ‘Way’ has unique offerings including beaches, rainforests, plateaux and the fascinating savannah grasslands and woodlands of the Savannah Way, Australia’s longest and most intriguing 3700 km route linking Cairns in Tropical North Queensland to the historic pearling town of Broome in Western Australia. The Queensland section of the Savannah Way from Cairns to Burketown is 895 kms of sealed roads so 4WDs are not mandatory. Places to stop, stay or just explore are in relatively close proximity to make this a comfortable six-day route even for inexperienced travellers. Travelling from Cairns drive up the Kuranda Range and visit Kuranda, a charming village famous for its markets. Then drive through canefields, mango and macadamia farms onto Mareeba, famous for its coffee plantations, in the elevated, cool and often foggy Atherton Tablelands. Here are World Heritage-listed rainforests and spectacular waterfalls including the Millstream Falls, the widest single-drop waterfall in Australia. The Undara National Park is a must-see attraction acclaimed as the longest lava tube systems in the world. Touring the lava tubes and underground caves with informative guides is a unique experience. The boardwalks and paths wind through cathedral-high caves and grassy woodlands with unique tree-species. Eastern Beaches News - February 2021
Amazing sunset views and cool caves are part of the joy of travelling the Savannah Way
Some caves house colonies of microbats. Many accommodation styles are on offer including quirky refurbished train carriages. Next, stop at Mt Surprise, popular for gemstone fossicking. Staying on the sealed road, pass through Normanton the administrative home of the Gulflander train onto Karumba, the famed prawn and barramundi fishing capital of Australia and see the magnificent sunset over the Gulf of Carpentaria. Last stop on the Queensland section of the Savannah Way is Burketown, the oldest gulf settlement where Yagurli Tours offers an indigenous perspective, sunset and stargazing experience. 19
LOCAL COLUMNIST ALI PALMER
SUNNIER DAYS WITH ALI PALMER WELCOME. WANT TO FEEL BETTER AND DO BETTER IN 2021?
My passion is to support people to feel better and do better. I want to inspire you to make small but consistent positive changes in your life. By sharing tips and tools grounded in the science of wellbeing, I’ll show you how you can design better days and build better lives for yourself and the people you care about. But keep in mind we are all unique individuals. What works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for another. Be prepared to test these ideas and discover what works best for you. PLANTING POSITIVE INTENTIONS:
In January’s edition I introduced the idea of planting positive intentions. I encouraged you to reflect on the things that really matter to you and to use these ideas as the basis of your goals for 2021. ‘Prioritising time to do the things I love’ was one of the things on my list. Using this as an example, let me share a top tip to set you up for success. BRAIN-FRIENDLY GOAL SETTING:
When we frame our goals as something we want to do versus something we want to stop doing it can make a big difference for many of us. The researchers refer to this as ‘approach goals’ versus ‘avoidance goals’. It will work much better for me if I say I want to ‘prioritise time to do the things I love’ rather than ‘I want to stop wasting my time watching too much Netflix’. Why? Because when we frame it this way, it activates our brain’s reward system. It feels like something we want to move towards rather than move away from. And that feels good. It also helps us to tap into more of our brain power, including our capacity to selfregulate. And I don’t know about you, but I certainly need more of that when I’m trying 20
to create and maintain healthier habits! In addition, being in a “moving towards” state of mind means our brain is more able to focus its attention, energy and effort on that single desired outcome … in my case, ‘prioritising time to do the things I love’. On the other hand, if we frame our goals as something we want to stop doing, move away from or avoid, it doesn’t feel good. It can put us in a defensive and often irritable mood. And in this state of mind, it’s much harder to fully access all of our brain power. This means it takes more effort and energy to remain focused, keep motivated and stay on track. TRY THIS:
Choose 2-3 possible goals and write each one down twice. In the first example try framing your goal as something you want to stop doing and in the second example, try framing your goal as something you want to do. Notice how you feel. Which example feels more appealing? Tune in to what works for you and set your goals accordingly. In next month’s Sunnier Days article we’ll look at how habits are formed in the brain and how we can use this knowledge to create and maintain healthier habits. In the meantime, wishing you well as you set your brain-friendly goals for the weeks and months ahead. Want help? Please feel welcome to connect with me – contact details below. Ali Palmer is a Wellbeing Consultant and Strengths Coach. She works with individuals, teams and organisations to design better days and build better lives. If you’d like to learn more about her work, she’d love to hear from you at ali@thestrengthsspace.com or you can find her on LinkedIn and Instagram or at www.thestrengthsspace.com easternbeachesnews.com.au
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VEGGIE VILLAGE Located at 50 Rufous St. Best contact is via email at info@veggievillage.org.au or see their website www.veggievillage.org.au—next working bee. PEREGIAN TENNIS CLUB 11 Rufous Street, Peregian Beach. www.peregiantennisclub.com.au. The club has 3 courts which can be booked online.
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