Today’s post answers a series of reader’s question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. What change/habit/routine has made the most difference to your life in the last 9 years? How …
When to keep or discard habits
This post is answering a reader question from my recent survey. You can see more of my answers to reader questions here. I love this question as it is something I haven’t really …
Why tracking your habits works
This is my first monthly review of my goal for 2016 – to create space in my life for creativity and calm. Each month I will update my progress in detail on …
this family life episode 31: on parenting very sick kids
The podcast break was a little longer than I expected, but I am back with a new season of the this family life podcast! And I had so much fun putting the …
3 reasons why I became more mindful with my smartphone use
In my post A mindful approach to using your smartphone I shared tips on how you can manage your smart phone so you are not on it as much and how you can …
Does it ever feel easy or effortless?
Today’s post answers a back to school reader question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. I feel like by doing the kiddies and household management all the time I should …
Monthly review – avoiding instant gratification
Sometimes it takes time for the benefit of new habits to build. This year my goal has been to invest in relationships with family, friends and community to bring joy and connection. …
A mindful approach to using your smartphone
I am not anti smartphone at all. I have an iPhone which I find a super useful tool for both work and home. I did go through a stage however, a few …
2017 half yearly review – what I need to change
Photo by Jens Lelie on Unsplash I went and read my review for this time last year and my end of year review from 2016 before writing this post. And while I am happy with …
Book review – The Art of Frugal Hedonism
I adored The Art of Frugal Hedonism – A guide to spending less while enjoying everything more. It is written by an Australian duo, Annie Raser-Rowland and Adam Grubb. I borrowed this …
Why bother with a personal monthly review?
You only have to have been reading this blog for a couple of months to see I undertake monthly reviews. To be honest other than a handful of friends and those who have …
Monthly review – tips to make entertaining easier for recovering perfectionists
April was a great month to focus on having catch ups with family and friends at home. We had school holidays and two birthdays which of course encouraged my habit naturally. I …
Monthly review – tilting and balancing
March certainly finished with a bang for me. The last two weeks had me out at least three nights during the school week each and the CrossFit Open finished! Past experience has …
Monthly review – setting myself up for success
I had a fantastic January and I hope you did too! I had a big break from work, we had a family trip to the beach early January and then myself and …
Where to start getting organised at home?
By far the most common question I am asked is where to start getting organised at home? And my most common reply for women who want to start on something straight away …
A single goal for 2017
After years of goal setting and trying different styles, I have now used a single goal for the last two years and have loved how it works so much, that I am …
Yearly review 2016 – contentment in the calm
I am going to look back fondly on 2016. It wasn’t a perfect year, I don’t think there will ever be such a thing, but it was a year where I felt …
this family life episode 26: on routines and small things
With a 4, 2.5 and 7 month old and working in their business, Kate needs to be organised! Kate had only a couple of weeks off work before returning after their third …