Kaye McLaren
My blogs
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Researcher and writer |
| Location | New Zealand |
| Introduction | I have transformed my depression into happiness. after many years of intermittent depression - at times severe and life-threatening. It's not perfect - like everyone I have my bad days! But it's much, much better than being chronically depressed! I also suffer from a chronic physical illness (ME/chronic fatigue syndrome) which means I spend a lot of time in bed. Professionally, I am a researcher and writer with a particular interest in psychology. At present I work a very few hours a week writing articles about innovative mental health programmes for a website. I am committed to living as happy a life as possible, along with a meaningful life of purpose. |
| Interests | Reading, spirituality, psychology, happiness, writing non-fiction, crime |
| Favorite movies | Lars and the Real Girl, Art School Confidential, Blades of Glory, Music and Lyrics, Step into Liquid, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizou, Zoolander |
| Favorite music | Miles Davis, Primal Scream, Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Gerry Mulligan, Led Zeppelin, Trainspotting soundtrack, Lost in Translation soundtrack, Rolling Stones |
| Favorite books | Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy, Learned Optimism, First Impressions, A New Beginning |
Never mind the turtle. Don't you think you're sure to win?
Always. But I identify with the turtle.