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Being Human: how to drop the struggle and do what matters

I have a problem and it sometimes makes me feel ashamed. I should know and do better - at least that’s what my mind tells me. It affects...

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...

The Autumn Striptease: 3 Playful ways to Get grounded this Autumn

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...

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 then...

How to do nothing and then rest afterwards

As I shake out the blanket and prepare to lay it out, there’s a scurry of activity as the insect population races to get clear. I’ve...

Lessons from the See-saw: Balance in a Busy World

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...

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...

“Good Morning Beautiful!”: 4 ways to tip the odds in your favour

It was early, early morning and we were driving on the wrong side of the road. (Well technically it wasn’t the wrong side as we were...

3 Steps to Escape Burnout: How to take action before it’s too late

I was vaguely aware of the cold, hard tiles of the bathroom floor against my cheek. My sweat encrusted hair falling down over my face. ...

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...