And some habits are bad, and some are good. Some habits can be selectively applied and therefore not practised from time to time, while others are quite essential and must never be forgotten.

The habit for me that is an essential habit and a habit that has to be practised every day, is that of remembering the medications that have been prescribed for me for blood pressure and cholesterol control. I also take medication to counter depression, with if anything some reassurance from knowing that I am not alone and having to take these three medications.

With blood pressure and cholesterol at all-time highs, particularly in Australia and with depression growing almost exponentially, I’m not talking about anything unique or special.

I would imagine that this essential habit that I have I’ve never overlooked medication is a habit that thousands and thousands and probably millions of Australians also practice.

I’m not averse to talking about this as an essential habit because we always need to be on guard about important factors impacting upon health and well-being.

So this is a habit that I have to practice for my essential good and it’s, for me, a daily experience full-time, and for the rest of my life.