Sure, you believe in the opportunity to hit snooze three times and the restorative power of a gossipy phone call, but what really matters to you? Naming the core beliefs that guide your actions can be transformative in discovering who you are.

Focus on Important Life Lessons

Focus on one important life lesson – and think about a specific challenge or experience that brought it to life for you. I can recommend writing down that memory, keeping your account short so you can concentrate on the details that led to your realization. Beliefs are different than advice, for example, “seize the day” is a mantra that becomes meaningful only when you can explain how this mentality motivated you to ask your now husband out of a first date.

It's amazing to think peanut butter sandwiches are now banned from most childcare facilities in the world due to the number of food allergies – one in 20 children and one in 100 adults have them.

Severe allergies cause life-threatening anaphylaxis – trouble breathing, dizziness or loss of blood pressure. If you're allergic, have an action strategy, carry medication and be vigilant. Here are some strategies for eating out.

Low-fat and vegetarian don't necessarily go hand in hand. Be a healthy and balanced vegetarian with these tips...

1. Include 'complete' proteins

If you're vegetarian or thinking about it, it's easy to miss out on important nutrients, especially protein. Protein is needed to build and repair your body's tissues. While plants and vegetables contain some protein, they don't contain all the amino acids your body needs. A perfect example of a complete protein is pure soy, and products with high-soy content such as tofu and tempeh. Both are vegetarian and will blend well into most meals. For something different, try flavoured or marinated tofu or tempeh, easily purchased from your local fresh market or local supermarket.

2. Look past vegetarian products

With changing eating habits, there are now more vegetarian products then ever before. While it's okay to have a few veggie burgers every now and then, they shouldn't substitute a diet rich in fresh vegetables. Try making a leafy salad or bowl of fresh-steamed veggies to to get maximum nutrients. If you're going to a BBQ and you know their main ingredients will be meat and bread, pack a salad full of leafy greens, other vegetables, nuts or tofu. This will save you feeling rude and sitting there with nothing to eat.