How I Avoid Burnout During A Work Week. “Balance is not something you find, it’s something you create” – Jana Kingsford. I’ve often found myself burning the candle at both ends. Between managing a demanding and stressful full-time job, my blog and other side projects, there are days where I can start to feel the signs of burnout. I am constantly in the pursuit of looking for ways to optimise my work week with still maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Self-care is incredibly important to me and something I regularly try to incorporate. There are a few key practices I have put in place to avoid burnout during the work week, […]

How to Prioritise Tasks & Focus On What Matters. “You don’t need more time in your day. You just need to decide” – Seth Godin. Have you ever felt like you can’t get on top of your workload and priorities? Does your never-ending to-do list continue to grow and expand? Do you constantly feel stressed and overwhelmed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this may be the article for you. Managing work flow and priorities is essential if you want to increase your effectiveness and productivity. Between managing a demanding full time job, my blog and personal projects, I’ve learned a thing or two about learning […]

How I Organise My Life For The Week Ahead. “For every minute spent organising, an hour is earned” – Benjamin Franklin. There is nothing worse than waking up on Monday morning feeling overwhelmed and stressed. I’ve always found myself to be a naturally organised person, however it’s taken quite a bit of work for me to get to a place where I truly feel on top of my personal and professional life. There are a few simple practices I’ve put in place to rid myself of Sunday night anxiety and to organise my week up for success: 1. CHECK YOUR DIARY & WRITE A TO-DO LIST Preparation is a critical […]

5 Things I Do To Get Myself Out Of A Slump. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time” – Thomas A. Edison. I always try to remain positive and to see the best in every situation, but that doesn’t mean to say that I never get worn down. Sometimes, life itself is exhausting and we just need to take some much needed time out to decompress and destress. For those of you who have read about my daily routine, you would know that I am up at 5am, hit the gym and work on my own […]

How To Deal With Debbie Downer. “Let go of the people who dull your shine, poison your spirit and bring you drama. Cancel your subscription to their issues.”- Steve Maraboli. Debbie Downer. I remember the time where she took the liberty of showing up and entering my space. There was that time she showed up at work. And at a dinner party. Oh and there was that time I could hear her behind me as I was standing in the Monday morning coffee line. Who is Debbie Downer you ask? Debbie Downer refers to someone who frequently adds bad news and negative feelings to a social setting, bringing down the […]

My Morning Routine & What I Do To Win The Day. “Either you run the day or the day runs you”- Jim Rohn. My morning routine has been one of the most life-changing habits I’ve developed. I wake up at 5am, meditate, and finish my gym workout all before 6:10am. When I tell people this, they think I’m crazy. The truth is, I never used to be a morning person. In fact, I used to hate waking up early. I would prefer to stay in bed, all toasty and rugged up. Why would I want get up earlier than I had to, especially when it’s cold/ dark/ raining outside? Well, […]

How to Say No Gracefully. “I can’t tell you the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone” – Ed Sheeran.  The safety demonstration on any airline, on any flight route, will explicitly instruct you to do one thing – to put your own mask on before you help others. I believe this same philosophy applies to anything in life. If we don’t put ourselves first and manage our own physical and mental wellbeing, how are we going to give our best to anyone else? There are a few disciplines and practices I’ve put in place to look after myself. A big part of this […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]