I woke early today, my mind churning with thoughts and reflections. I could feel it, New Years Eve is upon us. The festive weeks of December, and gorgeous ‘Summery’ January are very special times for me. And I’ve learnt ways to savour the reflective stirrings within. I made a cuppa and grabbed my journal… not to […]
What’s wrong and how am I to blame
I watched him stumble up the street, scuffing his shoes as he walked, head down. “What’s wrong?” were the first words out of my mouth. “Nothing,” he muttered. I wasn’t convinced. “You don’t look happy. What’s wrong?” (again) Then came the barrage of Mum questions about friendships, sport, teachers, lunch and even the weather, as […]
How Goal Setting Can Be Done With Ease
Effective goal setting isn’t always an easy thing to do…. And setting life goals can seem even more daunting and challenging. The last five years have been truly incredible for me. I’ve experienced joys, and achieved more than I ever imagined, thanks to the goals I set for my life. I also believe there’s even […]
What to do when in transition
I’m in that awkward space. The in-between-time, when one chapter of life has ended and the next one hasn’t fully begun yet. I’ve left behind familiarity and entered into the unknown. Transitioning from what I once was into what I’m now becoming… And can I tell you it feels messy. I know it though, […]
How to start setting goals even if you don’t think you’re ‘ready’
I haven’t set any new goals yet, and its okay. It’s not that I haven’t given it any thought, quite the opposite, I’m thinking and journalling about my future daily. I’m just not ready to declare my goals yet. I’m still creating the container for my year. Deciding on the theme, the overall intention my […]
5 questions to make this year more effective and ease filled
There’s always a lot of hype around goal setting at this time of year, asking you to declare your resolutions, choose your word for the year, write down your S.M.A.R.T. goals and develop your action plan? With so much advice filling our news feeds, you can quickly start to feel a little panicked by it all. Worried you must have your […]
The greatest question of all….. what do you want?
My son recently played a basketball game at my old high school. Before the game I found myself wandering the familiar school grounds and pausing to peer into classroom windows. As I gazed nostalgically across the oval, I recalled my final year there. That nervous and exciting year with adulthood looming around the corner. Your teenage brain desperately trying […]