This isn’t a new idea, in fact it’s an old one. It’s only the platforms on which we’re meant to sparkle that are different. Le sigh. Hands up if you’re already bored of all of the beaty-chesty congratulatory swill that people post in an attempt to feel any bit of anything at all. We chase this kind of interaction because we’ve forgotten how to say “Thank you,” and “Well done,” and any other nice thing to each other in real life – so we look for kindness online.
Come At Me, 2019!
It's January 1st, 2019. I'm writing this from the future. Kind of.
Adding More ‘Me’ Into My Days
Lately I’ve been taking stock of things. You know, adult-y, important, life-y things. And, in taking stock of all these adult-y & life-y things, I’ve come to a fairly heavy, yet ridiculously common sensical conclusion – there’s just not enough time in the day. Seriously! I work hard. I support my family. I try as hard as …
Wandering And Pondering, Slowing Down to The Speed of Life
Goodbye, Commute. Hello, 'Me Time.' I recently had three weeks at home between jobs. Well, really, only one week between them – but I spent the last two weeks at my old job tying up projects from home. But that's all beside the point. What I got, was three weeks of not having to fight …
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Living Your Life On Purpose: A Busy Person’s Guide To Ultimate Fulfilment
It's 11am on a Tuesday in Auckland, New Zealand & I've just flown in from Los Angeles. Before you ask, no, I didn't do the literal flying. The pilots did, obvs (*insert Dad Joke about tired wings from all that flying here*) Right now my mind, body, & soul are balanced. Why? Well, for almost every …
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Forever Friday, How To Keep Those Pre-Weekend Vibes Alive All Week
Friday. FriYAY. Saturday Jr.Whatever you call it, Friday is our collective Bae Day. Hard not to love even the thought of it rolling around again (especially if you're sitting on Sunday night or Monday morning), right? With a typical work week, we give different meanings & values to each day. C'mon, we all do it. …
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Expert Tips For Surviving a Crisis Of Confidence
I have something to tell you.Sit down, grab a cuppa, & buckle up. This morning I woke up & wanted nothing more than to go back to sleep. To simply find a dark place to hide away in. Away from the world. Away from pressures nipping at my heels & responsibilities I've signed up for. …
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My Top 10 For 2018: Resolutions, Predictions & Trends
It had to happen team. You know me, a sucker for a good 'ol listicle or resolution post. I mean, would I really be worth my weight in blogger/vlogger salty-sweetness if a New Year occurred & I didn't post something about fresh starts & looking ahead?
Why It’s Important To Be A ‘Challenger’ At Work
I'm stuck. And I'm hoping you can help me out with a little modern-day conundrum. Here's the deal: I don't get the narrative we're sold about how we should all live our lives. Wait, let me rephrase, I do get it. I probably understand it far too well - and it's messing with my head a …
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Slowing Down to Speed Up: Top Tips For Playing the ‘Professional Long Game’
I caught one heck of a flu bug this time two weeks ago. You know the kind: a truly knock-down, stay-down kind of virus that had me crawling on my hands & knees to get from my bed to the couch where I would collapse & whimper entire days away. To say this bug was …
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