The ideal lifestyle is possible. Everyone can live the way they want… and in fact, they do. Because the way you live now, regardless of whether you like it or not, is what you chose to live like. Living your Ideal Lifestyle is about doing what you love, becoming someone you can be proud of, …
5 steps to Nurturing Yourself
Practising some regular self-nurturing is a great way to help you feel better about yourself, rebuild your confidence, sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Though it is amazing to be looked after and nurtured by others, don’t rely solely on them for nurturing – you need to take responsibility for yourself. “You’ve got to Nourish to Flourish …
It’s my birthday and 44 Life Lessons
It is my birthday today and as I enter this new year, I feel more soft, whole, radiant and embodied than I ever have before. I feel more at home within myself, with a stronger feeling of grounding and inner peace. Much of the inner war that I fought within myself through my 20’s and …
5 ways to Create a Lush Everyday Life
One of the most exquisite pleasures is having time at home without a to-do list. To enjoy the sanctuary that comforts me rejuvenates me and allows me to dream so that when I do step outside into the world I can do, seek and produce. 1. Cook at home Find simple, yet delicious recipes and …
Cultivating Serenity and Calmness in My Life
Summer is coming to an end and my favourite season is on its way… It’s time to slow down. Sometimes, it seems as though we spend much of our time searching for peace and serenity in our lives. So this month, I’ll be focusing on cultivating serenity and calmness as we are transitioning into Autumn …
What’s your resting style?
In our society, there’s an underlying expectation to go, go, go. Rest is considered indulgent, and most people feel guilty when taking a minute for themselves – I know I feel guilty when I am not productive and doing stuff. Making time for rest can recharge your ability to deal with commitments, relationships and impact …
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 …
My 6 tips to Living Well
Wellness is as individual as a fingerprint and means something different to everyone. To many the thought of wellness is doing yoga five times a week, meditating and drinking a power shake for breakfast but it actually takes a journey of self-discovery to find out what makes each individual feel well – from standing in …
Be on your own ‘to-do’ list
What are you doing for YOU today? This is where you start making sure you’ve included yourself on your own ‘to-do’ list. To sustain your optimal level of well-being, you need to take responsibility for scheduling self-care and treat it as the most important job in the world – because it simply is. This does …
Interview with Jacqueline Pirtle, Author of 365 Days of Happiness
Most of us know that self-care is essential for happiness. But do we take the time to think about what self-care actually means for each of us? Exercise, sure. Eating well, yes. Then, of course, there’s hydrating, sleeping sufficiently, meditating and doing whatever other relaxation rituals work for you. I caught up with Jacqueline Pirtle; …