Thursday, July 3, 2025

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Drop In With Daniel 4 July

Hi everyone,

I’m jumping into the editors column for this week.

I’ve been with Life Publishing Group for almost a year and a half now and I can say that I am still thoroughly enjoying my time here. Every day I am meeting even more new people and I love attending our local events - if you see me out and about - come and say hi!

Last Friday I attended Whitsunday Suicide Prevention Network’s Legends Night at the Reef Gateway Hotel. I was the night's official photographer, but I also got to enjoy the great guest speakers and a delicious dinner.

I found the speakers incredibly inspiring, and I noticed that they all had something in common.

Being kind, practising gratitude, and being optimistic were the key points that I took away from the evening.

After going through a tough time myself recently, I was able to take on board what they said and I have already started to implement these practises into my life. Almost instantly, I am starting to feel more settled again and I’m feeling great.

Amongst practising gratitude, being kind and being more optimistic, I am also exercising more. I find exercising a positive outlet, and the feeling after a run, swim or bike ride is something I’m starting to seek more and more often.

Although exercise is great for mental health, I am not training in all those sports for no reason! I am pleased to announce that I am training for the sprint distance in the Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival in August. My friend, Sam from Adelaide, will be visiting the Whitsundays for the first time to compete, and I can’t wait to beat him! And of course also show him our amazing region.

Quote of the week
"Happiness equals reality minus expectations"

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