— Remember in our teenage years when our parents were a drag? Spoiling our fun. Suffocating our freedom. And often putting a damper on our dreams of uninhibited youthful adventure with friends. ...
Read more—– Imagine you’re on a boat adrift on the ocean, taken out to sea by the current. You have no control over your speed or direction. Then you drop anchor. Even though the current keeps th...
Read moreIt was new year’s day 2017, and after our big breakfast with our little family, my husband and I got talking about our hopes and dreams for the year. This was THE conversation that inspired me t...
Read moreI use my planner in a somewhat unconventional way. Instead of recording my task list (ie. a to-do list), I update it at the end of the day with my “done” list. It’s actually very sat...
Read moreI’ve not chosen a word for the year, so this feisty little question is my 2021 sidekick. Do you put off doing things because: You think you don’t know enough. You think you need more exper...
Read more— Letting go can be exciting because it allows you to breathe again. It lets you invite into your life what you’ve not had the time, energy or mental/emotional capacity for. Do any of thes...
Read moreThis time of year always stirs so many emotions for me. I look back on the year and reflect on how I could’ve done better. What I could’ve done more off. Differently. Nothing to do with sales, bus...
Read moreSo, I remember this one afternoon I sat with my Grandfather at my Aunty's kitchen table with the retro yellow vinyl swivel chairs she's had since forever. I had picked up his favourite pineapple buns ...
Read moreBeing caught up in the distractions of my to-do lists, errands and chores has been the quickest way to miss those "golden moments". I have started to make a point of observing them more. To really ...
Read more“Prioritising myself is selfish.” I hear this way too often. Especially from mothers, and it saddens me because we are potentially teaching our children this way of thinking. A common belief ...
Read moreWe often think of finding our voice as speaking up. Or speaking out. The confidence to speak our truth. But what about finding our INNER voice. No, no, not the one that makes you doubt how wonderful y...
Read moreWould it be easier to just leave self care off your to-do list? Whether you have minis (kiddos) or not, feeling short of time is the most common challenge when it comes to self care. (Hint: my previou...
Read moreSo you want to practice self care but you’re just not into facials and pedicures…? Do you need simple ways to prioritise yourself when it feels almost impossible to squeeze another thing into ...
Read moreIs it possible that no amount of planning, reading, journaling, reflecting, online programs, free webinars (aka extra long promos) or big chats with your bestie will make you feel 100% ready to do “...
Read moreI expressed my interest in a design project yesterday without knowing too much of the details. Almost immediately afterwards, I felt a sense of dread and regret that I’d put myself forward. The ...
Read moreStay with me if you want an introverted newbie’s coping strategies for talking on camera on Instagram stories! For the past month, I’ve been making myself do a video story once a week. Though I...
Read moreWho doesn’t like a good declutter to kick off a new month? I’m talking about a kon mari of the digital variety. Digital decluttering helps me focus better. Warning: Do not use this as a pr...
Read moreOne of the things I get asked often by business owners is how they can make their Instagram feed more visually cohesive. Whilst a “pretty” feed can be beneficial (and fun!), I believe ensu...
Read moreHave you ever wondered why you have your best ideas in the shower? Apparently when you’re showering, you’re in Theta state, which is also associated with daydreaming and deep meditation. S...
Read moreI asked my husband how he’d describe what I value most, to someone who’d never met me. He paused. It was a long pause. Luckily we are way past the awkward silences stage. He said holding onto ...
Read moreAs an entrepreneur, developing a strong personal brand is so important. If you think about all your marketing efforts as the way you communicate with your audience, then your brand personality is your...
Read moreYour Instagram bio is such a great opportunity to tell your potential clients and customers how you can serve them, and to connect with them. If you are thinking about giving your bio a makeover, here...
Read moreWeekends are even better when there is time to rest. And I don’t necessarily mean having a sleep in, or a siesta. Although I’m not opposed to either of those! “Rest” can be abo...
Read moreBeing caught up in the distractions of my to-do lists, errands and chores has been the quickest way to miss those "golden moments". I have started to make a point of observing them more. To really ...
Read moreToday, I thought I'd talk about how I started brush lettering and share a few links that helped me when I was starting out. My lettering started with playing around with digitising my handwriting, and...
Read moreWe were emptying the dishwasher together the other morning, and I can’t even remember what we were talking about, but I must have said something negative about myself when Mr 9 says, “Mama...
Read moreOVERWHELM // My little guy was not his usual cheeky full-of-beans self this morning. He was absent-minded and couldn’t focus on getting ready for school. I could tell he was a bit overwhelmed. W...
Read moreWhen I started this account in January, I was constantly comparing my work AND myself with what I saw in other feeds. All the photos of the gourmet cafe breakfasts, the beautiful home interiors, unbox...
Read moreI created these MORE Self Love Intention Cards because I know first hand how being kinder to myself can absolutely 100% transform, heal and bring a joy that comes from within. I wanted to make somethi...
Read moreA few years ago, we travelled interstate for a short getaway by the ocean with our little family. Being away from our everyday routine and spending time by the ocean made me feel like time had slowe...
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