Last year I came across the concept of writing a personal list of 100 dreams you would like to achieve in your lifetime. Being a list writer, I loved this idea. The …
February finds – products, posts and podcasts
Did you see the reader survey I sent out a few weeks ago? If not, it is not too late to fill it in. You can find it here, it is super …
Yearly review 2018 – practicing skills to increase family harmony
My personal goal for 2018 was “Detach from the old and embrace the new to nurture a family spirit of adventure.” In August of 2017 I undertook a Mindfulness short course with …
Monthly review: a nudge in the right direction
About five years ago the headmaster at the older boys’ school encouraged parents at an information evening, to not be afraid of giving our children a nudge or even a push in …
Monthly review: Experiencing self vs remembering self
One of my habits for this year I am focusing on to help me achieve my goal, is to do something new each month with the family. It doesn’t sound like it …
Monthly review – my love of the small things
Sometimes we have to learn the same lessons over and over again before they really sink in or simply to just be reminded of their importance. September was like that for me. …
Monthly review – gratitude and reflection
When I write up my monthly reviews, the first thing I do is complete the table below. That then sets the tone for the rest of the post and most times I …
Monthly review – the power of the practicing mind
If you have read my book review of The Practicing Mind by Thomas Sterner, you will be familiar with what this concept means already. I had been keen to read this book …
Monthly review – tips for a simple, sustainable winter wardrobe
About two and a half years ago, I made the decision to simplify my wardrobe. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I have continued to keep …
Monthly review – escaping the time scarcity mindset
It is quite funny to be writing my monthly review on time scarcity late into the month and after a month where I missed writing my review all together! But it actually …
Monthly review – investing time to connect
My personal goal this year was to invest in my relationships with family, friends and community to bring joy and connection. If I was to score my progress out of 10 at …
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. …
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 …
Weekly food prep and menu plan ideas for March
This post should have been up a couple of weeks ago! While I planned out our meals, converting them into a format for the blog, takes a little time and I could …
Monthly review – riding out the peaks
I know many people find the end of the year a busy time in the lead up to Christmas and the end of the year festivities, but for our family in this …
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 …