‘There is more to life than increasing its speed’ - Mahatma Gandhi So how have you been? Busy, right? Being busy is a badge of honour, an identity even. Who are we if we’re not busy? Let's dig deeper into those some of these busy and slow down myths. Busyness is an addictive pursuit. But not a very productive one. Studies over and over attest that busyness doesn’t leave room for good work, for creativity,…

I know, I know, decluttering has been making headlines for a few years now, some claim it’s even… magical 😉 But I don’t want to talk about how you can keep up with decluttering trends. Instead I want to share with you why you should consider decluttering your space,  in the first place. It’s good for your brain. But you don’t need to trust Marie Kondo, or the Minimalists, or even me. Researchers at Princeton…

Tell me if this sounds familiar. You’re so deep into everyday chores and responsibilities, into looking after everyone and everything, into keeping things, life, your family - on track, that you feel you have nothing left to give. You’re empty. Worse, you sometimes even feel resentful that you don’t have more. More help, more time, more freedom. I’m here to tell you that it’s ok. You’re ok. We’ve all had times when life seemed unfair,…

It’s all well and nice to be talking about slowing down, doing less, self care and wellbeing, but we need to talk about the elephant in everyone’s room: housework. The latest Time Use Survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics identified that women spent almost three hours every day on domestic activities. Three hours! Every day! This is the average for Australian women, but I’m willing to take a wild guess that it’s not…

Chances are, if you’re a mother, you’re no stranger to mum guilt. Whatever choices we make in our life and in our parenting, there is always a nagging feeling that we could do better, be more. Does mum guilt rear its head in your parenting days? It’s such a prevalent feeling that authors Ita Buttrose and Penny Adams called it Motherguilt and wrote a book about it. ‘Wanting only the best for their families, mothers…

Do you roll out of bed excited to take on the day, or do you pull the covers over your head hoping for just five more minutes? Whether you’re a morning person, a night owl, or an exhausted mum burning the candle at both ends, a strong morning routine can set you up for success all day long. A morning routine is simply a set of daily actions that help you own your morning and…

We’ve talked about how to create a vision board before, but here it is, in my thoughts again, because I believe it’s a super important and underutilised tool. Without a clear vision, we have no say in where we are heading. And without a visual representation of that vision, we can easily get absorbed in the busyness of everyday. Why create a vision board Look, I want to make it clear that a vision board…

In 2013, my sweet little boho family relocated from Queensland and bought a stunning 25-acre New South Wales coastal property, an easy five-minute drive to the beach. We had our horses, dogs, chooks, a very successful business and so many plans for the future. I could never have predicted the grief and loss I was about to experience. I thought I was living the dream. I was turning 40 and about to celebrate my 10th…

Solo parenting is a hard gig, be kind to yourself I never thought I’d be a single mum. So, when it happened, I was completely blindsided. My life, and my darling children’s lives, changed overnight. As a mum, I’ve always felt like women are the project managers of the home. I know that seems like a controversial thing to say, but it’s the truth. Even for married or partnered mama’s, tell me who does the…