I have learnt so much this year through through the decision to have a single focus goal and through the choice of my goal, particularly on being present. It is so easy …
Monthly review – the value of play
Three quarters of the way through the year now and I already know it is going to be a standout year for me in terms of personal learning and development. I don’t …
Monthly review – a harder month
August was a tough month for me. Work reached a peak, my sleeping hours reduced and I found the cold of Melbourne winter unbearable. I had to try really, really, really hard …
Monthly review – embracing the undone
The idea of having one goal for my personal life came from the excellent book The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. I talk a little more about the book …
2015: the one thing half yearly review
This was the first time I had one clear goal to work towards – To be a planned, patient and present mother to my beautiful kids. While I had undertaken much research …
The upside of stress
This time last month, I was experiencing the amazing 99u conference in New York City. I have been reading the 99u blog for many years now and it was a dream come to …
My work, family and fun mix
This post is well timed given I have just arrived back in the country, being away on my own for 17 days! It is an answer to this question below and many …
Monthly review – setting boundaries
This year to help me achieve my goal of being a planned, patient and present mother, I have worked hard at setting boundaries in my life. Setting boundaries have helped me work towards …
Boston Marathon 2015
On Monday I ran the Boston Marathon. It will be one of my favourite runs I have ever undertaken and one of the best experiences of my life. You read about how …
Changing to a whole foods diet
It is now two years since I made significant changes to my diet. I just want to preface this post with how I use the word diet. I use diet as defined …
Monthly review – practising gratitude
To help me achieve my goal for 2015, I listed the following as a strategy: Practice gratitude daily – I want to work on improving my overall attitude as this affects how …
Monthly review – tips for being a patient parent
So we are now two months into 2015 and I am still loving having the one goal, a single focus for me. As there is only one thing to think of, I …
How to create a weekly schedule
A number of times a year I revamp my weekly schedule. Having a weekly schedule is super important to me, so I can make sure I prioritise appropriate activities and they get …
Monthly review – what a difference a sole focus makes
For the year of 2015, you may remember that I changed my goal setting technique. The reasons why I changed and how I came to my new technique is outlined here, but in …
Why am I always rushing?
I’m planned, well organised, know what I want to achieve – but why do I often feel like I am rushing? Rushing to make it to pick up one of the kids from …
2015: the one thing
If you read my review of 2014 you would have read the following: My list for 2014 was too long and at times I struggled with it. I go into 2015 knowing …
Looking back to move forward
Each month this year I reviewed my progress (or lack of!) towards my personal goals for 2014. You can see my goal list in this post here – Goal Setting For 2014 And Creating …
Monthly review August – failing, pausing and changing direction
Each month I review my progress (or lack of!) towards my personal goals for 2014. You can see my full goal list in this post here – Goal Setting For 2014 And Creating …