Humans who make reading a regular habit win at the game of life, so says author Robin Sharma. I fear reading is becoming a lost art. It is drowned out in a world that is not just digital. This world is increasingly driven by short form video content and sound bites. That “TLDR” is aContinue reading “Reviving the Art of Reading: Top 5 Tips”
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Inner Work: Finding True Connection with Yourself
There’s a special place in my heart for the people who make me feel seen. When we feel seen, heard and respected, we feel safe. And feeling safe is having our most basic needs met. I’ve been thinking lately about the people who make me feel seen and by virtue of comparison I find myselfContinue reading “Inner Work: Finding True Connection with Yourself”
The Connection Between Red Flags and Your General Health
I’ve just emerged from major dental surgery. A cracked tooth that could not be saved, requiring extraction, implant and, in another 3 months time, a new crown. Here’s how it happened that I found myself thousands of dollars out of pocket and how it might have been avoided, or at least slightly less traumatic. ForContinue reading “The Connection Between Red Flags and Your General Health”
Top Value Skincare Products for Mature Skin
Since my teens I have taken skincare seriously. My Mum was an advocate for Avon and, later, Nutri-Metics, so we were always trying new lotions and potions to optimise skin conditions. A morning and night time skincare routine, from an early age, modelled to me by Mum, was the most natural thing in the worldContinue reading “Top Value Skincare Products for Mature Skin”
Discover the Healing Power of Massage: Top 5 Reasons to Include It in Your Self Care Protocol
In his best selling book “The 5am Club”, author and leadership guru Robin Sharma advocates scheduling 2 x 90 minute remedial massages every week for optimal wellbeing and success in pursuit of your life goals. A quick not on self care protocols. This is your daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual routine to optimiseContinue reading “Discover the Healing Power of Massage: Top 5 Reasons to Include It in Your Self Care Protocol”
Understanding Addiction and Sobriety: Beyond Drugs and Alcohol
Brene Brown has said that a key pillar of her sobriety is no longer gossiping. When any of her friends or network start talking about another person and it smells anything like gossip, Brown removes herself, or calls them out on it. At first, I didn’t understand what Brene meant. I thought sobriety was aboutContinue reading “Understanding Addiction and Sobriety: Beyond Drugs and Alcohol”
5 Mood-Lifting Prince Songs to Brighten Your Day
Don’t you just love Prince? So said Julie Roberts in “Pretty Woman” back in the 80s as she sank into a bubble bath with her Walkman headphones on… Well I still love Prince, God rest his fabulous soul and on a recent drive home after a long and intense day, I was totally mood liftedContinue reading “5 Mood-Lifting Prince Songs to Brighten Your Day”
Top 3 reasons to stick with date night
I used to love date night. As a new, working mother to a couple of young boys, I craved time alone with my then husband. We implemented a rule: no talking about kids or work. It meant we had to create space for other things, with the goal that our marriage would be about moreContinue reading “Top 3 reasons to stick with date night”
Move well: notes on my 12 week workout challenge
I’ve just completed my first 12 week workout challenge – Heather Robertson 4.0 via You Tube (completely free). 5 work outs per week, including strength training, cardio, HIIT and Pilates as well as mobility exercises. Due to life’s interruptions including work travel, a back issue and a 10 day reprieve when I got my eyebrowsContinue reading “Move well: notes on my 12 week workout challenge”
Live well: top 3 songs for everything
Music gifts each of us a soundtrack to our lives. Major break up to “Purple rain” High school graduation to “Good Riddance” Walk down the aisle to “Stand by me” Farewell a beloved friend to “I am Woman” Great songs provide the music and lyrics to the milestones of our lives. Our hearts break, ourContinue reading “Live well: top 3 songs for everything”
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