Strategies for Managing Stress & Information Overwhelm. “Pressure can burst a pipe, or pressure can make a diamond.”- Robert Horry I am a self-proclaimed perfectionist. I pride myself on delivering a high standard of work and like to say ‘yes’ to taking on new challenges and opportunities. Whilst this characteristic can often act as a great motivator, it often results in me burning the candle at both ends. A demanding and stressful full-time job, managing my blog, working on on personal projects and the demands of daily life have often left me feeling stressed, exhausted and overwhelmed. Managing stress and overwhelm in everyday life is vital for maintaining your overall […]

Organisation, Personal Development, Wellness

February 22, 2019

My Best Strategies For Managing Stress & Information Overwhelm

Stress

“She reads books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live” – Annie Dillard. I never used to be a big reader. In fact, between the ages of 23-29 I never picked up a single book. I would tell myself was that I was ‘burnt out’ from reading books after 5 years of studying Psychology textbooks. But the truth was, I was simply finding excuses. It was only when I began to take my personal development seriously that I began to realise the true value of reading. In fact, I recall the exact moment I was sitting on the QF74 Qantas flight from Sydney to San Francisco. I […]

Personal Development

January 19, 2019

5 Books That Have Inspired Me The Most

Books

Why I’m Happy Despite All The Challenges I’ve Faced.   “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it”- Charles R. Swindoll.  For those of you who have followed my blog for some time now, you may know that 2018 was one of the most difficult and challenging years for me yet. Nothing, and I mean… nothing went according to plan. My plans to move overseas came to a screeching holt for reasons beyond my control. I dealt with failure and rejection both personally and professionally. I began to question what I was doing with my life.  I’ve spent some time speaking with various people […]

Personal Development

January 12, 2019

WHY I’M HAPPY DESPITE THE CHALLENGES I’VE FACED

Happy

How To Push Forward You’re Feeling Overwhelmed or Unfocused. “Where focus goes, energy flows”- Tony Robbins.  “Being overwhelmed is often as unproductive as doing nothing and is far more unpleasant. Being selective- doing less- is the path of productive. Focus on the important few and ignore the rest”- Tim Ferriss. I recently read Tim Ferris’ book Tribe of Mentors, and it was packed full of tools, tactics and habits from 130+ of the world’s top performers. From iconic entrepreneurs, to elite athletes, from artists to billionaire investors, their short profiles contained knowledge and wisdom to help answer some of life’s most challenging questions, achieve extraordinary results and transform your life. […]

Personal Development, Wellness

December 16, 2018

How To Push Forward When You Feel Overwhelmed Or Unfocused

Overwhelmed

5 Powerful Reasons I Started My Own Personal Development Journey “Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you’ll ever have is your mind and what you put into it”- Brian Tracy. “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious” Albert Einstein. Investing in my personal development has been one of the most powerful and worthwhile investments I’ve made. I always used to play it safe and follow a path that was prescribed for me. The only way I saw to define success was to get good grades, go to university and get a good job. But I’ve come to realise that there is so much more […]

Personal Development

December 8, 2018

5 Powerful Reasons I Started My Personal Development Journey

Personal Development

5 Effective Ways I Stay On Top Of Life Admin. Life Admin. It’s one of those buzz words that constantly gets thrown around, yet something we rarely seem to stay on top of. The endless list of bills to pay, appointments to make and errands to run constantly seems to grow. So why is it that we can never seem to get on top of our life admin? Well, research shows that the average adult carries our 109 life admin task per year. A significant portion of our time is now spent completing mundane tasks such as sorting out car insurance, changing bank accounts, booking appointments and completing tax returns. Between balancing a demanding […]

Organisation

December 1, 2018

5 Effective Ways I Stay On Top Of Life Admin

Life Admin

5 Lessons From Jim Rohn On How To Achieve Anything You Want “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse”- Jim Rohn.  Jim Rohn was America’s foremost business philosopher. Widely recognised as a personal development legend, Jim Rohn possessed the unique ability to bring extraordinary insights to ordinary principles and events. Whilst he passed away many years ago, his success philosophies and influence continue to have worldwide impact. As someone who dedicates a significant portion of their time to personal development, it’s no surprise that Jim Rohn’s philosophies and principles are something which have shaped and influenced my mindset and behaviour. […]

Career, Personal Development

November 25, 2018

5 Lessons From Jim Rohn On How To Achieve Anything You Want

Jim Rohn

The 3 Steps I Took To Take Control of My Life. “If you don’t turn your life into a story, you just become a part of someone else’s story.”- Terry Pratchett. “If someone isn’t what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own”- Paulo Coelho. I have always been the kind of person who has aimed to meet, and exceed, other people’s expectations. I have always prided myself on certain qualities, such as keeping peace and harmony amongst my professional and social circles and saying ‘yes’ only not […]

Personal Development

November 18, 2018

3 Steps I Took To Take Control Of My Life

Control of Life- Boss in Heels

Key lessons I learned from Edwin Arroyave on how to adopt an unstoppable mindset. “My dream was bigger than any excuse I could have ever given myself”- Edwin Arroyave.  For those of you who read my blog post last week, you may know that I’ve become hooked on the new Success Resources podcast. It is packed full of value, knowledge and insights from some pretty impressive and powerful guests. Well, this week was no different as Jake Nicolle interviewed Edwin Arroyave, founder of Skyline Security (a professional service installation company for home security and automation). Oh, and for any of my fellow Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans? Edwin just happens to […]

Career, Personal Development

November 14, 2018

Edwin Arroyave: How To Adopt An Unstoppable Mindset

Edwin Arroyave

Olivia Carr: How to Get Millions Worth of Marketing for Free. “Always say yes and work out the how later”- Olivia Carr. Every wondered how people turn an idea into a million dollar product in just a few short years? Well, Olivia Carr, founder of ShhhSilk managed to do just that. The Melbourne-based entrepreneur, award-winning business woman and mum of two has proven that she knows exactly what it takes to launch a prestige brand. She has also managed to gain free endorsement from the likes of the Kardashians and achieve global domination. Olivia launched her brand in 2015 after realising that she couldn’t find quality, silk pillowcases to sleep […]

Career

November 10, 2018

Olivia Carr: How To Get Millions Worth Of Marketing For Free

Olivia Carr

Why Complaining is Causing you More Harm than you Think. “Complaining is draining. Complaining only takes away energy from today and never solves the problems for tomorrow.”- James Altucher.  “A complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful heart”- William Arthur Ward.”  At one point or another, I’m pretty certain we have all caught ourselves complaining. Perhaps it was venting to your friend over coffee about how much you hate your boss, or that you are tired from working 40 hours per week, or perhaps it was the slow (but free) wifi. Whatever it may be, negative energy and complaining can easily infiltrate your space. Sure, it may feel as though venting provides […]

Personal Development

October 27, 2018

Why Complaining Is Causing You More Harm Than You Think

Complaining

“Entitlement and lack of patience are the frameworks as to why people aren’t successful.”- Gary Vaynerchuck  “1% of things should be so hard that 99% of people don’t want it or have the stomach or talent for it.”- Gary Vaynerchuck Last week I attended Success Squared, an event run by and for next level entrepreneurs. Led by the uncontested pioneer in the digital marketing space, Gary Vaynerchuck, this event was packed full of knowledge and information shared by leading entrepreneurs. The day finished with me sneaking in a selfie with Gary Vee himself, which sealed the deal for what was already an incredible and inspirational day. In this blog post, I share […]

Career, Personal Development

October 20, 2018

Key Learnings from Gary Vaynerchuck & Other Successful Entrepreneurs

Gary Vaynerchuck