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A BETTER DAY with Kristian & Eliza

A BETTER DAY with Kristian & Eliza

By Kristian MacFarlane

Some brief thoughts to kick around & brighten your day!
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Wednesday 14 October 2020

A BETTER DAY with Kristian & ElizaOct 13, 2020

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Insta Friend Follower Cull

Insta Friend Follower Cull

Is it time to cull your Instagram Friends list, back to just people you know?

May 31, 202302:29
Forgot to eat lunch AFTER I've eaten lunch!

Forgot to eat lunch AFTER I've eaten lunch!

You know when people say "Oh, I forgot to eat lunch" well.....

May 31, 202301:13
Tuesday 27 October 2020

Tuesday 27 October 2020

Interview with clinical psychologist Gretchen Mitchell, Eliza elbowed Kristian in the face, Ice cream for breakfast, Tasmania's Open Borders...

Oct 27, 202019:29
Monday 26 October 2020

Monday 26 October 2020

Eliza's Food Dream, Green Puppy born in Italy, USA mute-buttoned final Presidential Debate, Melbourne Cup to be held without crowds, AFL Grand Final, My Walk For Daniel, Small Batteries warning, SCOMO's Christmas purchase, Kristian's TENS machine purchase...

Oct 27, 202013:40
Wednesday 14 October 2020

Wednesday 14 October 2020

Scrolling Insti, Bush Turkeys and Dogs Barking, Dancing after a job interview, Unnatural breath mints, New Tourism "Holiday Here" slogan, a Star ripped apart by a black hole... 

Oct 13, 202028:50
Tuesday 13 October 2020

Tuesday 13 October 2020

Kristian is a morning person, Tone and Conflict, Mental Health Conversation Starters, The Backyard Fire, Changes in the Weather, What's For Dinner Eliza? 

Oct 13, 202033:45
Monday 12 October 2020

Monday 12 October 2020

We went to a Canadian Thanksgiving Dinner, the annoying part of other people re-telling stories, when my farm machinery doesn't work, it's impossible to kiss when both people are wearing Bunnings hats, a tiger's tongue, deep and meaningful ants, praying emojis, Kristian's slow shopping tendencies

Oct 13, 202034:56
Kristian & Eliza's Stay-Cay

Kristian & Eliza's Stay-Cay

For my birthday, we had a little Kid-Free "Staycay" at a resort on the Sunshine Coast. Here's a few things we remembered about it...

Nov 11, 201917:29
Opinions Are Optional

Opinions Are Optional

A key to life is to not have an opinion about every issue. Opinions are optional, and often get people in trouble when they’re overused.
Apr 25, 201908:41
Getting Back On The Horse!!

Getting Back On The Horse!!

The only sane way forward, regardless of what has happened...
Mar 14, 201903:58
The Morning Wake Up with Kristian - Millennial Monday

The Morning Wake Up with Kristian - Millennial Monday

Millennial Monday with Guest Isaac Ritchie
Feb 25, 201908:58
LONG FORM CHURCH MESSAGE: Personality Is Part of Character

LONG FORM CHURCH MESSAGE: Personality Is Part of Character

Latest episode of A BETTER DAY with Kristian Mac
Sep 07, 201829:40
PERSONALITY is part of CHARACTER

PERSONALITY is part of CHARACTER

Jul 25, 201805:26
The Worst Thing About You

The Worst Thing About You

Removing the WORST thing about ourselves, helps our life. Not just focusing on our strengths...
Jul 07, 201803:16
Go Hard AND Go Home

Go Hard AND Go Home

Jun 21, 201806:18
The Anatomy of Cool

The Anatomy of Cool

May 17, 201806:36
What Are You Going To Do Now?

What Are You Going To Do Now?

May 15, 201804:44
Breaking Old Ground

Breaking Old Ground

Breaking Old Ground (it can be better than breaking NEW ground!)
May 07, 201806:02
What Doesn't Kill You...

What Doesn't Kill You...

Apr 18, 201802:45
Our Actions Are Our Platform

Our Actions Are Our Platform

Apr 12, 201805:11
Choices As Badges in Life

Choices As Badges in Life

Apr 11, 201806:42
The Ideal Team Player

The Ideal Team Player

Humble, Hungry & Smart (Patrick Lencioni)
Mar 19, 201804:08
The Second Skim

The Second Skim

Taking the time to digest what you’ve skimmed over!
Mar 15, 201804:30
Time Is The Ultimate Luxury

Time Is The Ultimate Luxury

Time is our greatest wealth & commodity
Mar 13, 201804:19
The Power of Small Things (The Prawn)

The Power of Small Things (The Prawn)

Mar 10, 201805:20
The Future Is Not What It Used To Be

The Future Is Not What It Used To Be

Mar 09, 201804:38
Taking Your Own Advice

Taking Your Own Advice

Let’s be actually living what we are telling others to do...
Mar 01, 201807:36
Joy Is The Engine

Joy Is The Engine

Mar 01, 201804:41
The Re-Balancing Life

The Re-Balancing Life

The goal is not to never get unbalanced, but to be aware of the need to be re-balancing...
Feb 25, 201804:51
Truth Tone

Truth Tone

Telling the truth involves the right TONE, not just the right WORDS...
Feb 23, 201804:58
Growth & Life

Growth & Life

Understanding the application and difference between \u201cGrowth\u201d & Life force.
Feb 21, 201809:58
Giving Out In The Morning

Giving Out In The Morning

This is one of the healthiest answers to the question \u201cWhy Is Nothing Happening Today?\u201d
Feb 08, 201808:48
Lines & Fences

Lines & Fences

Rather than immediately building permanent walls, sometimes in life it\u2019s better to start simply with some lines on the ground which allows for some learning & adjustment in perspectives & maybe, you might find that ultimately some guide \u201clines\u201d are enough without the need to fence off certain things...
Feb 06, 201809:13
Fight For What You AlreadyHave

Fight For What You AlreadyHave

\u201cFighting For What You Already Have\u201d is sometimes the best R.O.I. for your time, energy, dollars & ideas!!
Feb 06, 201804:56
Maybe The Opposite Is True...

Maybe The Opposite Is True...

Being able to hold both sides in a position according to the context, can really help us in life!
Feb 03, 201804:57
Switch On or Switch Off!

Switch On or Switch Off!

Don\u2019t stay in the \u201cblah\u201d zone, Either switch totally off or switch totally on \u2013 or both!
Feb 01, 201804:45
Post-Prandial Thermogenesis

Post-Prandial Thermogenesis

Understanding the natural reactions to things after taking on big things - bad or good...
Jan 10, 201804:28
The Grind is the Reward

The Grind is the Reward

Embrace the work, don\u2019t avoid it...
Jan 05, 201804:60
Practice Being A Sponge

Practice Being A Sponge

Practice absorbing slight grievances rather than being brittle, harsh and damaging
Jan 04, 201804:57
Celebration As A Default

Celebration As A Default

\u201cPeace on Earth. Goodwill towards men!\u201d The Christmas message that the Angels spoke rings true for us too. I think that it is powerful if that is our position and posture towards people too!
Jan 02, 201803:48
The Crazy Power Of “Thank You”

The Crazy Power Of “Thank You”

\u201cThank You\u201d is not just for when someone does something really nice for you, but it can be used in good and bad situations to release untold freedom and power!
Dec 23, 201704:56
Emotion Follows Motion

Emotion Follows Motion

If you\u2019re in an emotional state - get moving!! Sitting there, trying to resolve it all in your head rarely works when you are charged with frustration or anger or despair. Do the vacuuming, mow the lawn, go for a walk & watch your emotions come back into line within a few minutes!!
Dec 22, 201704:34
How To Be Interesting!

How To Be Interesting!

Expanding your bank of knowledge & experience by being INTERESTED in others and as a result you will become more INTERESTING!!
Dec 20, 201704:58
Eat, Sleep, Decide, Repeat!

Eat, Sleep, Decide, Repeat!

Give yourself a chance to make better decisions. Eat & sleep on it first - Don\u2019t make major decision late in the day!!!
Dec 19, 201704:57
Truth Needs Transport

Truth Needs Transport

Thinking through how we can inculcate our beliefs, values & truth into \u201cthings\u201d that can transport our inner world to others!
Dec 17, 201704:20
Popping Moments!

Popping Moments!

It actually only takes a few seconds or few extra calories of energy to build life into moments, transactions, people or friendships!
Dec 15, 201708:31
Numbering The Fuzz

Numbering The Fuzz

\u201cNumbering The Fuzz\u201d, or applying percentages to things, has been a great way for me to get clarity on a feeling, decision or transaction with someone, as well as shaving off the extremes of our own altruistic motives as well as how bad or selfish we think someone else has behaved...
Dec 14, 201704:57
Desire Follows Attention

Desire Follows Attention

Your Dreamstate is a combination of your thoughts, experiences, inputs & ideas. We can use this machinery of our imagination more powerfully than we have given it credit for!
Dec 12, 201704:32
The Journey is the Destination

The Journey is the Destination

The great Harley Davidson quote rings true, the JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION!!!
Dec 11, 201704:39
The Gratitude Compassion Link

The Gratitude Compassion Link

I\u2019ve noticed that when I\u2019m grateful & appreciative for the things in my life, my capacity to show compassion and empathy towards others in their challenges increases as well
Dec 10, 201703:25