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The sneaky habit that will have you feeling grateful

March 29, 2017 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

I came alone.  The room inside lit by hundreds of candles, the aroma wafting down the street offering a hit of the decadence within. I entered to find a sea of goddesses all sitting cross-legged on the floor.  Floaty dresses, hair in messy buns and a tribal beat playing softly in the background. I’d dreamed of […]

Filed Under: Connection and Support, Growth and Learning, Purpose and Meaning Tagged With: desire, desire map, dream, goals, gratitude

Why comparison really is the thief of joy

October 28, 2016 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

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I’ve recently had a big, messy, awakening. It came after days spent consumed by frustration, dissatisfaction and all the other yucky stuff that swirls around these heavy emotions. Let me tell you I had my whinge on big time…  complaining to anyone who would listen, out for revenge and seriously cranky. Looking back I can say it was ugly […]

Filed Under: Connection and Support, Growth and Learning, What matters most Tagged With: comparison, emotion, feelings, happiness, joy

Why you do want to plan for lots of this in your day

November 13, 2015 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

I had a little extra time so I decided to wait and watch the kids wandering into school. As I stood alone at the gate my son unexpectedly looked back.  When he saw me looking over an enormous smile beamed across his face. He waved, I waved, he turned and kept walking. Then he turned again……we both waved. Twice more he turned […]

Filed Under: Being Mum, Connection and Support, Growth and Learning, Less can be More, Purpose and Meaning, What matters most Tagged With: mindfulness, moment, parenting

5 reasons to fall head over heels in love with workshops

April 16, 2015 By Karen Main Leave a Comment

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The notification popped into my inbox mid last year. My all time favourite writing wiz, Alexandra Franzen was coming to Melbourne and running a workshop. I wanted in.  It had been years since I had attended a formal course or training and I was craving new learning. I thought back to my Diploma  and more recently […]

Filed Under: Connection and Support, Feeling Fabulous, Growth and Learning, Outside your Comfort Zone Tagged With: Growth, workshops

Why I stopped seeking approval and decided not to fit in?

March 4, 2015 By Karen Main 2 Comments

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It used to go something like this……… I go out with friends. We laugh, we joke, we tell stories. I enjoy the moment, I let go and happily share. I laugh even louder, I am more animated, I have a lot of fun. I speak honestly, openly and disagree with respect. I feel true and […]

Filed Under: Connection and Support, Feeling Fabulous Tagged With: courage, friend, Growth, happiness

The deeper meaning of success

November 19, 2014 By Karen Main 1 Comment

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As we set out that fresh morn We planned to have fun To skip, maybe dance To soak up the sun It was a challenge you see To walk 50km again There was a time now to beat When we arrived at the end The distance, yes far Was possible we knew To walk even faster Would […]

Filed Under: Celebrate Madly, Connection and Support, Poetic Words Tagged With: friend, fun, success

If only you could see what we see

November 14, 2014 By Karen Main 2 Comments

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I have many friends. Many amazing, incredible, gifted beings who inhabit my life and my heart. I am in awe of them all. There are hundreds of different reasons why I love and cherish these people, because they are each incredible in their own uniquely glorious way. Today I want to celebrate one of my friends.  A […]

Filed Under: Celebrate Madly, Connection and Support, Intuitive Feelings Tagged With: friend, unique

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Meet Karen

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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