by cheninbell | Mar 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
When I signed up to walk the Mototapu Marathon I didn’t think I would be challenged in more ways than one. This is by far one of the hardest things I have ever done. It challenged my body physically and my mind mentally. I thought it would be a unique opportunity to...
by cheninbell | Feb 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
I think we often forget that how we CHOOSE to feel is a CHOICE. Last Thursday after competing at the master’s games in Dunedin, we were all on a high from the day’s performances. We stopped at the traffic lights less than 100 meters from our hotel and our...
by cheninbell | Jan 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year.The start of anything always brings a level of excitement and motivation. A time for new beginnings and new intentions and leave the year that was in the past.Here are my top 10 tips for getting the most out of 2024 and creating some healthy, Happy,...
by cheninbell | Dec 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
The following article saddens me as it highlights the major issue our youth are facing in Aotearoa. Spirit of Adventure recruitment stunted by youth anxiety (1news.co.nz) The Spirit of New Zealand was a place where I thrived and it uncovered strengths that I did not...
by cheninbell | Dec 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
22 days till the New Year! Going from one year to the next is like moving house or ending a relationship. For a smooth transition and to leave the past where it belongs, try some of the following: Clear and sort through your stuff Create space in your home, phone,...
by cheninbell | Nov 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Below is my entry for the Queenstown Writers Festival that I wanted to share. My first attempt at fiction writing and I can say honestly that this was a challenge for me and I am inspired to read more fiction books to enhance my creativity:) The Healing Hut Once a...
by cheninbell | Nov 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
This past week was challenging. Without revealing the details, what showed up for me was where I spend my time and what makes me happy. Too often we are doing things that don’t fill our cup through obligations, commitments, and expectations. Our time is exactly...
by cheninbell | Oct 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
I have written about disappointment before. It is something I feel deeply and often. In myself, in others, and in experiences. I watched the Rugby World Cup final like many others on Sunday and observed the disappointment on the All Black’s faces and body...
by cheninbell | Jul 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
My family and I attended the Japanese Kai celebrations last Tuesday night at Te Atamira to learn about the Japanese New Year, food and traditions. I took Japanese for 5 years at high school so I have always had a love for the language and their way of life. Their...
by cheninbell | Jun 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
On the 31st of January 2022, Seargent Ian Madden was assaulted. One unprovoked punch in the early hours of the morning whilst on shift, saw Ian knocked unconscious hitting the pavement like a ragdoll. Fortunately, his shoulder made impact first before his head or I...
