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The downside of perfect and what to do differently

April 6, 2018 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

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Her kid’s parties were amazing.  Each year I was blown away by the attention she gave to every detail.  From the themed invites, matching lolly bags, colour coordinated decorations, to the gourmet catering and decadent cake it, all seemed so perfect. “I don’t know how you do it,” I exclaimed taking another bite from a home-made […]

Filed Under: Less can be More, Purpose and Meaning, What matters most Tagged With: life, perfect, perfectionism, self worth

Why feeling content and slowing down can be so hard to do

June 2, 2017 By Karen Main 2 Comments

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Many years ago….  Back when I was working full-time (plus) hours, striving hard and obsessing over my next career move I craved a feeling of contentment. I’d see it in a group of ladies who met at the cafe near work.  As I was dashing back to work, gulping on-the-go caffeine, they’d spend hours lingering over cuppas […]

Filed Under: Feeling Fabulous, Less can be More, Purpose and Meaning, What matters most Tagged With: contentment, desire, guilt, minimalism

Stop wasting precious energy ignoring what you know exists

May 12, 2017 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

The setting was perfect.  Sun shining, gentle breeze, a glimpse of the ocean and I was in wonderful company. It was a long overdue lunch I’d been looking forward to. So why was I fidgeting like I had ants in my pants?  Why was my mind elsewhere?  Why was I not settling in to the conversation […]

Filed Under: Less can be More, What matters most Tagged With: clutter, distraction, dream, dreaming

How to be giving, without exhausting yourself

April 12, 2017 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

Everyday I meet many more gorgeous women who are…. Super Loving. Extra Caring. Really prone to putting everyone else first. They’re committing to more, even when they’re collapsing in a heap from exhaustion most nights. They’re pushing beyond the warning signs, ignoring the wisdom offered by their bodies, and soldiering on even when nagging illness […]

Filed Under: Being Mum, Less can be More, Self Care, What matters most Tagged With: busy, exhaustion, generous, giving, Motherhood, nourish, overwhelm

Why you are not doomed to walk that well worn path

April 6, 2017 By Karen Main 1 Comment

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Despite living as a stressed out overachiever for many years, it was only a decade ago that the ‘A’ word was mentioned to me. At the time I was struggling with a sleepless baby and busy toddler, and feeling like an out of control, crazy, angry mess. I’d been like this before in my work. Back then I’d […]

Filed Under: Growth and Learning, Intuitive Feelings, Less can be More, Purpose and Meaning Tagged With: anxiety, ease, effectivness, stress, worry

Why you should stop when everything is in chaos

August 12, 2016 By Karen Main 2 Comments

If there is one thing I’ve learnt over the years it’s how unhealthy and unproductive I become when I’m burnt out and overwhelmed. So why would I even consider pushing myself to this point? Well this week it went something like this… I was already depleted from a busy few weeks preparing and delivering a variety of workshops […]

Filed Under: Intuitive Feelings, Less can be More, What matters most Tagged With: busy, chaos, rest, restore

How to love what you do

May 27, 2016 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

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How can I find what I love to do….  It’s a question I’m often asked. My answer…    How can you love what you’re already doing? I’m not just talking about your job here.  How can you love all the moments in your day, even the ‘not so great’ ones. For a while now I’ve had a […]

Filed Under: Being Mum, Growth and Learning, Less can be More, What matters most Tagged With: change, feelings, happiness, love, parenting

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Karen Main is a Life Leadership Coach for people who are ready to make a change in their lives.
Through her coaching, workshops and speaking gigs she’s here to help you design a life you love — while making it all feel like a celebration.
And when she’s not working, you can find her indulging in a long walk with the dog, laughing with her kids or at her favourite yoga class Read More…

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