At the end of April I took up a short term contract for three days a week work outside of the home. It is a great opportunity to undertake a social media …
Monthly review: exercise routines
This year one of my habits was to establish a new morning routine. In January I didn’t do anything about this as it was school holidays and I was off work, so …
Monthly review: working on my 100 dreams list
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 …
Why fitness in all areas of life is important
Most readers of the blog would know that I am an avid runner and CrossFit enthusiast. I haven’t always been a runner, nor I have always been interested in functional fitness, but …
Monthly review: re-calibrating and re-energising
January is my favourite month of the year for a few reasons: The weather is awesome. It is the start of the new year and I love the feeling of a fresh …
Creating a single goal for 2019
Yesterday I published my review of 2018. The review is effectively step one in creating my goal for the new year. If you have been reading my blog for even a short …
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. …
Milestones and memories
This was originally sent in my newsletter this week. The response from readers was amazing – thanks so much to the many of you who replied to let me know you enjoyed …
How to reclaim time across your week
What would you do if you had a spare hour each day? Many of us spend time wishing we had more time. We have 168 hours in a week, yet sometimes we …
Tips on how to turn your ideas into reality
Do you have an idea that you have been thinking about for a while? Is there something you want to create, try or explore? It is easy when we become parents to …
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 …
Half yearly review – the power of small steps
It seems that as a society as a whole we tend to connect success with big achievements, big victories and big changes. I agree that they are of course signs of wonderful …
Book review – Wired to Eat by Robb Wolf
Please note this post does not in any way constitute medical or dietary advice. It is simply my review of a book and the personal experimentation I have conducted. Wired to Eat …
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 …