Lessons from the sun lounger: 3 things my summer of slowing down taught me
I have an itch. It’s aggravated by beads of sweat dripping slowly down my back. A fly starts buzzing near my ear, drifting close and...
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Redefining balance in Mid life: lessons from the see saw
My legs dangle on either side of the seat and my hands grip tightly to the handle in front of me. I can smell sun-baked metal and freshly...
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The Phone Hijack: Break the Habit and Boost Your Life
I had a problem and it felt very uncomfortable. I should have been better - at least that’s what my mind told me. You wouldn’t have...
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The Secret to Ditching Stress Overwhelm: The Power of the Pause
When I was growing up, my Nana was adamant that any more water in the bath than the height of your hand was too much. That was probably...
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Finding your Bounce: What to do when your Resilience goes missing
I once thought it would be a great idea to hike a steep hill on a hot, hot Australian day. I’m not sure quite what got into me that day...
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The Autumn Striptease: 3 playful tips for the season change
There’s one road that I drive on every few months that always distracts me. It’s in a deep valley and the landscape expands outwards in...
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Life through a lens: The Power of Switching off
I tried to look away but there was something so compelling about watching her. Or rather watching the life she was (half) experiencing...
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How to be ready for Life after Lockdown: Choose your own lane
As cars impatiently queued up behind me on country lanes, I was always struck by how fast and reckless the driving was in this country. ...
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The Procrastivity Trap: When "busy" gets in the way of rest
Sunday afternoon and I stand back from my handiwork. The sun is streaming in through the skylight in my kitchen and the birds are...
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Engine Braking: Why it’s ok to need to slow down
I couldn’t move. There was no pain, just an emptiness. I closed my eyes and sensed into my body. Everything felt disconnected. It was...
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