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So between the juggle of young kids, two businesses, inflation/recession stress and barely a moment to have a proper relaxed conversation, my relationship with my partner has taken a bit of a beating over the last 24 months… As Ram Dass famously said, “If you think you’re enlightened go spend a week with…
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I recently went away with my partner and kids to have some time out and some space to allow creative ideas to emerge. On our trip, we went crab hunting and FWD on Fraser Island saw our first dingo and were mesmerised by breaching whales. It reminded me how important it is to try and…
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I’m always on the lookout for interesting new books. I’m a non-fiction fiend and my booklist grows by the day. Sometimes I wonder how many lifetimes I would need to get through all the books I’d love to read. Here are a few of my favourite non-fiction books: Parenting books Peaceful Parent Happy Kids –…
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I used to think that answering the question: “What should I do with my life?” was something you asked yourself in your 20s and then you just got on with it. Hilariously naive. In a world that’s rapidly changing and as humans constantly evolving, I now understand that we may have to revisit that question…
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Do you often find yourself lying in bed, tossing and turning, trying to fall asleep, but just can’t seem to do it? If yes, then you are not alone. Millions of people across the globe struggle to get quality sleep. While there could be many reasons behind this issue, one of the most common causes…
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Lovingkindness meditation (also called Metta meditation) is a powerful tool used to cultivate love and kindness towards ourselves and others. It helps to shift our focus from negative self-talk and criticism to positive emotions such as love, compassion, and joy. It involves the repetition of specific phrases that are intended to evoke feelings of kindness…
Read MoreBeing a mother is a tough job, and it comes with its fair share of challenges. If you often find yourself feeling guilty about the things you’ve done or haven’t done as a mother, you are not alone. Otherwise known as mum guilt, the feeling can be overwhelming and consume you if not addressed. Fortunately,…
Read MoreIn today’s world, where competition and personal achievements are highly celebrated, existing in a manner that recognizes your inherent worth can become challenging. Constantly striving towards being perfect can lead us to judge ourselves harshly. It can affect both our professional and personal lives and act as a roadblock to our happiness. Self-compassion is the…
Read MoreDo you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and anxious most of the time? If yes, then you are not alone. Today’s fast-paced life has left us with a lot of stress and burnout. The daily struggle to balance work, personal life, and other responsibilities can be tiring. Thankfully, there are some powerful tools that can help us…
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Exhausted anyone? Glad I’m not the only one. We’ve all been operating on fight or flight for nearly two years. The rollercoaster continues. Things are on the up but we’ve got some rest and restoration to catch up on (don’t you agree?). If you’re feeling a little fragile, a little exhausted and a little “when-can-life-return-to-a-little-more-normal-and-predictable”……
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