The Barossa is one of those bucket list destinations that anyone you speak to who’s been there invariably says “oh, you’ll love it”. I believed them all, but I wasn’t sure why. So my husband and I embarked on a weekend away in late May with few expectations, a sparse itinerary and carry on luggageContinue reading “Travel well: a Barossa tale”
Author Archives: Belinda Wellings
A note to mothers on Mother’s Day
Dear Mothers, I want you know: I see you I hear you I feel you I know our motherly minds I know the inner criticism, harsher than anyone else would dare serve on us I know the sharp pangs of regret from the raised voice or hand, the signs we missed, the times we weren’tContinue reading “A note to mothers on Mother’s Day”
Burn out: a typical tale
I’ve reached the point of burn out twice so far in my 45 years. The first time, at age 35, was pure corporate warrior exhaustion, so I changed careers. The second time, at age 39, was emotional and spiritual exhaustion, and I got divorced. Ten years on from that first burn out I’m faced withContinue reading “Burn out: a typical tale”
Look Well: French beauty secrets
The hottest beauty trend in 2021 is the no make-up, I just woke up like this” look, with glowing skin and healthy, natural hair and nails. I love it, not because it reduces my maintenance routine but because it celebrates the natural beauty in everyone and encourages us to just take good care of ourselves.Continue reading “Look Well: French beauty secrets”
There’s an App for that: wellness apps we love
Who doesn’t love a life hack? Apps would have to be the most useful, innovative tools for life hacking invented this century. With the potential to save us time and money, connect us to like minded people and rich content from thought leaders and creators across the globe, all in the palm of our hands,Continue reading “There’s an App for that: wellness apps we love”
Eat Well: Why you don’t need to diet
My first diet memory is from when I was 10 years old. I was in year 6 and being teased for being skinny and boobless (oh the cruelty of primary school!). I remember looking at some of the other girls, whose bodies were developing and whose lunches consisted of fast foods from the canteen, somethingContinue reading “Eat Well: Why you don’t need to diet”
Read Well: Untamed, a very personal book review
“Untamed” is one of those books that I tried not to read. It was ubiquitous. Prominent in book stores. Popping up in social media posts, with rave reviews about how it transformed the reader. In conversations overhead in cafes. And then my stepson Amos and his partner Kristen bought it for me for Christmas. KristenContinue reading “Read Well: Untamed, a very personal book review”
Move well: Running from anxiety
In 2020 I ran my first half marathon. It took 9 months of training, where I’d run 3-5 times per week, almost always early in the morning and always on my own. I’d committed to doing the run for the Got Your Back Sista “I Run for Her” fundraising campaign against domestic violence, so IContinue reading “Move well: Running from anxiety”
The well club: 66 days to wellness
Your habits will determine your future Jack Canfield It takes 66 days to make a new habit. Over those 66 days, there are three stages: The first 22 days – honeymoon period. You feel excited by your intentions, courageous in your resolve and curious about what will change for you. You’re highly motivated and enormouslyContinue reading “The well club: 66 days to wellness”
Eat Well: The benefits of home cooking
I love cooking at home. Whether its for the whole family or just myself, I’ve developed a passion over the past 10 years for being at the helm of creating delicious food for loved ones. Generally, I cook from a recipe, unless its a staple I’ve been doing for years. I like to get theContinue reading “Eat Well: The benefits of home cooking”
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