4 days ago3 Reasons Why SMART Goals are DumbThis is my little rant about why SMART goals are dumb. Yes, this could be considered a controversial topic but why not keep reading to find out a far more fun and simple way to write out your goals? The most important takeaway from this post is to WRITE down…Goals4 min read
Jun 123 Ways to Create a Vision Board for Your Bucket ListWriting out your bucket list is a challenging but enjoyable experience. However, even when it feels good to put a checkmark next to ones you take action on, a long written list of items may not feel inspiring or motivating. Why not supercharge your bucket list experience by creating a…Vision Board4 min read
Apr 113 Fun Ways That Help Picky Eaters Love VegetablesEating vegetables does not have to be something your family endures day in and day out — it should be fun. It needs to be fun. The habit of eating vegetables will not be sustained unless there is some joy attached to it. Imagine a world where we could get…Picky Eaters4 min read
Mar 103 Daring Ways to Buy Less and Live MoreWe are taught from a very young age that buying and owning things makes us happy. Just because it is ‘normal’ doesn’t make it right. From the 5,000 advertising messages per day to the adoration of celebrities with their glamorous lifestyles, we are programmed with the belief that more is…Consumerism5 min read
Feb 103 Super Sexy Goals in 2022The past couple of years have been a slap in the face to goal setting. How can anyone plan travel when borders are closed? When can you focus on a new challenge or hobby if the kids are home all the time? …Goals5 min read
Dec 9, 20213 Stress-Free Ways to Reduce Waste at ChristmasWhen I was younger, I worked part-time in a department store and spent every festive season for five years in the cosmetics section. People would rush in on Christmas Eve and frantically wave cash at me while pointing to the nearest gift-wrapped perfume set. This is not a judgment on…Christmas6 min read
Nov 10, 20213 Lessons about Art, Community and Life from Neil Gaiman at the 2021 Auckland Writers FestivalIn May 2021 I attended the Auckland Writers Festival with over 60,000 others. I went to a number of writers talks including not one but two by award-winning author, Neil Gaiman. Now, in November 2021 after three months in a Delta variant induced lockdown, the writers festival seems like a…Neil Gaiman2 min read
Oct 25, 20213 Lessons about Art, Community and Life from Amanda Palmer at the 2021 Auckland Writers FestivalIn May 2021 I attended the Auckland Writers Festival with over 60,000 others. I went to a number of writers talks including not one but two by musician, artist and author, Amanda Palmer. Now, in October 2021 after two months in a Delta variant induced lockdown, the writers festival seems…Amanda Palmer3 min read
Sep 27, 20213 Harmful Habits to Cast Aside in the New SeasonThe blossoms on our plum tree are a clear-cut indication that spring has well and truly sprung here. For my northern hemisphere friends, fall / autumn is also underway. …Habits5 min read
Sep 17, 20213 Quick Decluttering Victories in Lockdown (or any time)Lockdowns are a brutal but unfortunately common way of life at the moment due to the pandemic. Being stuck at home has forced you to look — really consider — all your stuff, maybe for the first time. …Declutter4 min read