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How to live a more sustainable life one month at a time

How to live a more sustainable life one month at a time

In 2017, I watched ABC's amazing program, "The War on Waste". This was the single most life-changing program I have ever seen and has changed my family’s lives in more ways than I ever imagined. Just when I thought this program was enough to scare me into action,...

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39 powerful things I’ve learned in life

39 powerful things I’ve learned in life

This week I'm celebrating my 39th birthday. I’ve always loved getting older. For a long time, I’ve rounded up my age in the last 6 months before my birthday. Is that a bit strange? I think the reason I’m so excited about getting older is that I associate it with...

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How to replace stress with joy this Christmas (Part 2)

How to replace stress with joy this Christmas (Part 2)

This is part 2 of my Christmas series on getting through the holiday season with more joy and less stress. If you’ve missed part 1 you can check it out here.   You know how everyone says that you can’t take care of anyone else, unless you take care of yourself?...

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Multitasking: what you need to know

Multitasking: what you need to know

Do you sometimes feel like your days are out of control and you can’t get enough done? Do you wish you could go to bed feeling like you completed the things you needed to do? I certainly do. When I feel like there are a million things to do, I go into champion...

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Hate cleaning? Here are 6 simple ways I make it easier

Hate cleaning? Here are 6 simple ways I make it easier

Cleaning… argh Does anyone really like it? Ok, some people do, but I’m not one of those people. I told someone that recently and they were surprised. Probably because my house is almost always clean and tidy. I can't settle when my house is cluttered or dirty. It’s...

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The mindset you need to be your best

The mindset you need to be your best

‘I’m just not creative’ ‘I can’t sing’ ‘I’m no good at that’ ‘I can’t cook’ ‘I’m not very smart’ ‘I’m so disorganised’ ‘I’m hopeless at being patient with my children’ ‘I’m just not nurturing’   Have you ever heard people say things like that? Have you said them...

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