We are halfway through another year and most of us are getting the ‘mid year blues’ starting lose the spring in our step and dreaming of a more balanced lifestyle. Reducing Stress and knowing how to manage it is important for our overall well-being. This month, make it a priority to take time for yourself. Everyone has physical and mental limits, and have likely experienced hitting those limits. Here are some ideas to try when your mind is in overdrive…
Today I’m at Write of the Middle with my thoughts on creating Zen I’m a guest this week for the lovely Min Gillespie for her Zen Tip Tuesday series. When Min asked me to write what Zen means to me, I had just finished…
It’s #MakingMarchMeaningful on the blog, but as I sat down to write a post my mind would not co-operate. I tried several times, with several ideas but each time I sat at the computer the words just would not flow. My mind would not…
When did ‘busyness’ become a validation for living a successful life? I’m certainly guilty of feeling at times that if I’m not doing something, I’m being lazy or not living my best life. This is a self belief that I am slowly changing. I’ve…
Hello Sizzlers! I’m back from my 3 week break and time certainly flies. As you know, Mike and I flew to Tokyo where we boarded the Diamond Princess for a 14 day cruise of Japan and one port, Busan in South Korea. Before I…
I’m a little excited – no I’m a lot excited! Tomorrow, I’m jetting off with my husband to Tokyo where we will pick up a 14 day Fall Foliage Cruise of Japan with Princess Cruises. About this time last year we were heading to…
Pressure – we all feel it don’t we? Pressure from external forces in our lives and the internal pressure we place on ourselves. BUT, it doesn’t have to be this way. We can’t always remove pressure but we can take time out to relax…
Back in January, I decided to make my word for 2017 ‘Simplify’. Life had become so hectic and I really couldn’t see it slowing down. I felt like I was on a roller coaster and had failed in achieving Balance in my life –…
It was a busy morning for me. I dropped my grandson to kindy at 7am, did a 40 minute workout and then visited my mother-in-law at her aged care facility. The choir were performing so it was a big deal and I’d promised…
Do you make time to relax at home with a Movie Night? It is healthy to rest and relax our minds and bodies and take a break from reality watching a movie for a couple of hours. That is why I’m including this post…