'It's Time' by Donna Ashworth

‘It’s Time’ by Donna Ashworth

There comes a day, somewhere in the middle of every woman’s life, when Mother Nature herself stands behind us and wraps her arms around our shoulders, whispering: “It’s time.” “You have taken enough now. It’s time to stop growing up, stop growing older and start growing wiser – and wilder. There are adventures still waiting …

Turning Inward During Winter

Turning Inward During Winter

Winter allows us to feed the flame in our own centres by reading or researching to nourish our dreams and plans for the future. In the depths of winter, we can forget that bare trees will once again be full with foliage, and grass and flowers hidden beneath a blanket of white or a deceptive …

5 Ways to Connect with Yourself

5 Ways to Connect with Yourself

Our lives are full of obligations, and therefore it’s important that we take the time to connect with ourselves. So many of us go through life disconnected from our inner-self, looking for something else (or someone else) to complete us. When we draw our awareness deeper inwards, we begin to feel supported, guided, and at …

Go on a Date with Yourself

Go on a Date with Yourself

If you’ve been following me, you’ll know I’ve been talking a lot about the importance of spending time alone with yourself – without distractions. It’s crucial for all of us because it opens up space for our real thoughts to come through, being immersed in our own thoughts and inner guidance and being comfortable with …

Letting go of what no longer serves me

Letting go of what no longer serves me

I’m a natural declutterer. I love order and simplicity and a feeling of lightness or expansiveness in my home, my days and my overall life. But I’m also a deep feeler and while I don’t care about stuff as I used to, I do care deeply about relationships, connections, and Living a Well-Designed Life. I’ve …

5 Ways to Reconnect with Yourself

5 Ways to Reconnect with Yourself

Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself lately? Maybe you’ve been feeling like you don’t know who you truly are like you haven’t felt very strong in your personal identity, or like you haven’t been doing things to honour your mind, body, or soul lately. I believe the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself. When …

Who's Your Best Possible Self

Who’s Your Best Possible Self?

Take a moment to imagine your life in the future. What is the best possible life you can imagine?  Consider all of the relevant areas of your life, such as your career, academic work, relationships, hobbies, and health. What would happen in these areas of your life in your best possible future? The Best Possible …

How to Get Started with Your Dream Life

How to Get Started with Your Dream Life

1. Be Yourself Your journey is unlike anyone else’s and no one is like you. Accept your flaws, appreciate your strengths and don’t change for anyone. It’s important to learn from our mistakes and make use of constructive criticism. With that said, there shouldn’t be pressured to fit into a box that society created for …

​What makes You feel Alive in Your Life Go back to the Heart of it All!

​What makes You feel Alive in Your Life? Go back to the Heart of it All!

You feel a little lost at times (don’t worry, you’re not alone! I feel lost at times too!) and distracted by all the “noise” online, the comparing and the “rules….” It’s during these times that you can take a breather, take a break and go back to the basics, go back to your “why!” Do …