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When shit goes down

Life can turn on a dime. When things don't go according to plan, resilience and self-compassion will get you through

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Soul Food

We all know how important it is to fuel your body with nourishing food; it is equally important to feed your soul with the things you love.

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From burnout to thriving

Burnout is not the same as fatigue. It is deeper and more difficult (but not impossible) to recover from.

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Reclaiming

COVID took the world by storm. Today, I am the storm

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Motivation

Despite our best intentions, we all have times when our motivation isn’t as strong as we would like it to be.

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Lockdown daily practice

Melbourne endured one of the longest lockdowns in the world. Lessons learned from COVID restrictions

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Walking meditation

Walking meditation is a mindful activity that allows you to gain perspective, practice self-awareness and improve mental health

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Acceptance

Accepting what we cannot change can be liberating. In the midst of COVID lockdowns, choosing to focus on what is within my sphere of control has been refreshing

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Book Reviews

Books are more than just an escape from reality. Non-fiction reading is an easy way to get new ideas, expand your mind and explore different ways of doing things. In this blog, I detail some of my all-time favourite books (updated over time)

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Caring Souls

Having a big heart can be hard work. There’s a delicate balance between being of service to others and protecting yourself

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I am the storm

On days when confidence isn’t forthcoming, solid reinforcement helps.

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Be Brave

Bravery is not about being fearless. It is feeling fear and doing it anyway.

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