25 ways to save time and save your sanity
For as long as I can remember, when I asked my Dad how his day was, he would respond in a weary tone, “busy”. It became a bit of a running joke in our house. As an adult, I realised that I had subconsciously taken on this same mindset. I used to always feel like I was...
How we can be happy no matter what
It is scientifically proven that happiness is a choice, but what does that mean? And in our current society, why are so many people unhappy? Did you know experts are saying that the leading causes of death in 2020 will be depression, anxiety and mental illness? We are...
How to quieten your inner critic
Do you ever speak to yourself in a way that you would never speak to someone else? Harsher? Meaner? More irrational? We all have a voice in our head that reminds us of the things we aren’t. That’s your inner critic. Your inner critic might tell you that you’re not:...
How to create space in your life and save yourself from overwhelm
Over the last year, I’ve been learning a very important lesson – how to create space in my life. You know the saying “if you want something done, give it to a busy person”? That person is me. I've been told many times that I have a high capacity and that I’m very...
10 ways to be less attached to your phone (and why it matters)
After I’d been playing trains for nearly an hour (yet again), I glanced over at the kitchen bench longingly. I wondered if my friend had responded to my text message, or if the email I’d been waiting for had come through. I thought about the birthday present I needed...
Staying connected after children: the best thing we ever did
Staying connected with your partner once you have children takes energy and time. Hmm, both things I often feel like I'm lacking! What about you? It was much easier before you had children, wasn’t it? You could sit and talk for hours, go out for dinner, go on holidays...