Have you ever been told that you need to calm your mind and just focus on the present? Take a deep breath, they say, clear your mind of all thoughts. It’s well know that one of the best relaxation techniques is the use of meditation practice as a way to calm your mind, but what…
As adults, TED Talks have the power to challenge our way of thinking. As parents, they can give us new perspectives on the world and on our beliefs around parenthood and motherhood. So, what about TED Talks for kids? Well, these are the best talks that have the ability to empower and inspire our kids,…
If there’s one thing you cannot have too much of its happiness. It’s something you want to have in abundance and knowing how you can increase your happiness is a valuable skill to have. A skill you can put to use whenever you’re having a crappy day, or if you’ve noticed you’ve been feeling a…
It’s hard to imagine when you first start dating that there will come a time when you actively seek conversation starters for married couples. When you start wondering when the last time you actually talked to each other was, really sat down and had a good conversation… We all know how it goes… What was…
TED Talks are pretty amazing – and once you start watching them, they can become quite obsessive. Which isn’t a bad thing considering there are so many talks on seriously interesting topics that can keep you entertained for days. One of my favourite topics to watch are parenting TED Talks, because this parenting gig is…
How many times have you heard the phrase ‘marriages are hard work’? A whole heap I’m sure. We tend to talk about marriage in a negative way, but instead of focusing on how much ‘work’ a marriage is, I prefer to talk about the habits of marriage – more specifically, the habits of a successful…
You’ve decided to declutter your wardrobe and you’re all keen to get rid of the old and make space in your life. Heck yes! Good on you… that is awesome. BUT… when you’re standing in front of your wardrobe, ready to take that first step, how do you decided what clothes to keep when decluttering,…
Whether you’re doing it by choice, or whether it’s circumstantial, working from home definitely has its perks. It can give you the freedom to work around everyone else’s schedule (if possible), so you can earn an income while still taking care of your family and the home. Sounds like the dream right? Not always… There…
It still amazes me when I hear some peoples reactions to divorce. Women who are contemplating it, have gone through it, or are just generally talking about it will still fall into the cycle of believing these myths about divorce that can, in some situations, prevent them from taking steps to remove themselves from their…
When you’re in debt, it can be difficult to see through it. Sure, we all have a goal of paying off our debt, but without a plan in place, it seems like it’s almost impossible to do. And when you realise that debt is designed to keep you in debt, it can be quite eye…