Behind the Keyboard
Natural wonder - the nurturing benefits of nature
Humans naturally gravitate to natural spaces. Turns out, nature gives back in spades with mental and physical benefits to spending time outdoors
Stew your own fruit
It is easy to stew your own fruit. This is a great way to prepare fruits that are in season (and therefore inexpensive) to add to breakfast, dessert or to have as a snack during the day. With the natural sweetness of the fruit, there’s no need to add sugar!
Autoimmune action plan
When diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, it can be hard to know where to start.
How to get through anything (AKA Lessons from Dad)
Persistence always wins. You cannot beat someone who never gives up!
Banana Protein Pancakes
Looking for something a little different for breakfast? These protein banana pancakes are delicious and easy to make
From burnout to thriving
Burnout is not the same as fatigue. It is deeper and more difficult (but not impossible) to recover from.
Motivation
Despite our best intentions, we all have times when our motivation isn’t as strong as we would like it to be.
Lockdown daily practice
Melbourne endured one of the longest lockdowns in the world. Lessons learned from COVID restrictions
Walking meditation
Walking meditation is a mindful activity that allows you to gain perspective, practice self-awareness and improve mental health
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
Face masks and COVID
COVID protection is front of mind for many at the moment. Let’s look at the benefits of wearing a face mask
Incremental Health: The book
Writing a book is hard work, this one was no exception. Despite the effort, it’s one of the best things I have ever done.
Meal planning and prep
Having a steady stream of nutritious, tasty meals throughout the week is easier than you think - enter meal prep!
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)
How to Poach an Egg
The recipe that’s not a recipe but something I get asked about all the time - how to poach an egg.
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
Scent is transformative, stimulating or calming depending on the choice you make. Aromatherapy provides a tool to help hack for desired mental states.