Aug 263 Recent Self-Help Books that Everyone Must ReadSince breaking up with Facebook — and all social media — at the end of last year, I have made more time for my favorite pastime, reading books. …Self Help3 min readSelf Help3 min read
Jun 273 AI Powered Tools that Transformed the Creation of this Blog PostMy reluctance to try new trends is well-known. I use the excuse of being a Gen-Xer to be unapologetically behind the times. The latest gadgets, cryptocurrency, and assorted social media networks have all escaped me. We felt like the last people on earth to join up to Netflix which which…AI8 min readAI8 min read
May 263 Simple Steps to Write 100 Bucket List ItemsI have recently returned from a quick trip to Melbourne, Australia and checked off a significant entry on my bucket list — attending the live theatre show, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. It was a mind-blowing, majestic and magical experience for this muggle! …Bucketlist5 min readBucketlist5 min read
Apr 243 Qualities that Make Synthony AwesomeOne day later than it was originally scheduled for (due to poor weather), the first outdoor Auckland Synthony show took place on Sunday 2nd of April 2023. Synthony combines well-known pop, rock and electronic dance music (EDM) tunes with amazing visuals, live singers and a full orchestra on stage to…Orchestra5 min readOrchestra5 min read
Mar 253 Extraordinary Ordinary Kindness Practices That Anyone Can DoToday, the 25th March, is my beloved late grandmother’s birthday; she would have been 96. I always thought of Grandma as an ‘extraordinary ordinary’ human being. She didn’t change the world, but with her exceptional affinity for kindness she made her little corner of it a great place to be. …Kindness5 min readKindness5 min read
Mar 123 Nasty Outcomes from Too Much NewsI have been doom scrolling the news. There, I said it. Yes, me, the person who writes blog posts and sections in books about how harmful the news is has been reading, watching and listening to far too much news. In one afternoon in late January there was excessive rainfall…News6 min readNews6 min read
Dec 19, 20223 Reasons Why I am Breaking Up with FacebookOne of the longest relationships I have ever had is with Facebook. I fell for it over 15 years ago and it has been constant in my life ever since. Although we have both changed over the years — there is no poking anymore (!) …Facebook6 min readFacebook6 min read
Sep 16, 20223 Reasons Why I am Mourning the Loss of the QueenI won’t lie, I have shed a few tears since learning the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth ||. The tears were unprompted, they seemingly came out of nowhere. Puzzled, I have been trying to figure out why I have been feeling so much sorrow. It is not like…Queen3 min readQueen3 min read
Aug 15, 20223 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 readGoals4 min read
Jun 12, 20223 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 readVision Board4 min read