A very simple early morning routine – how I get my alone time as an introverted, mum of two, who works full time
Here’s my simple early-ish morning routine (no 5am wake-ups here!) that helps me start the day right as an introverted, mother-of-two who works full time.
Autumn fun list - Melbourne style
I’ve been absent for a while, so I thought I’d break the writing seal with a simple list. Here’s my autumn fun list for 2023 - Melbourne style.
Finding joy, possibility, and hope after a period of darkness
My piece, Back in the Sun Again, has been published in Capsule Stories Magazine in their Spring 2022 edition. The theme is ‘Into the Light’ and all pieces in this collection centre around the theme of enjoying a period of light, joy, and harmony after a period of darkness.
Why you should DO The Artist’s Way (and not just read the book) – Reflections on my Artist’s Way journey
I spent the final portion of 2021 doing the creativity course as outlined in The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Read on as I take you through my experience week by week – here’s some encouragement and inspiration to do the course yourself!
Low-buy year reflections – the unexpected lessons I learned (hint: it is about way more than just the money)
I decided to do a low-buy year for 2021. Read on to discover the unexpected lessons I learned from this process, and why I think you should give a low-spend year a go!
Goals, aspirations, plans for 2022 – the different and more nurturing approach I'm taking this year
I’m sure I’m not the only one who struggled through 2021. Lacking my usual energy for the new year, I decided to take a different, more nurturing approach to 2022. Read on to discover the practical steps I’m taking, and perhaps pick up an idea or two to apply to your own life.
What I’ve learned from writing and sharing more than 150K words in 2021 – one year of Life Inspiration File
It’s been just over a year since I hit publish on my first article here on Life Inspiration File. Read on to find out about my main lessons learned from writing and practicing in public.
Winter Adventure List 2021/2022
I love the idea of writing seasonal adventure lists. Here is mine for the winter of 2021/2022 – read on to discover some cosy activities and ideas for getting through the cold and dark part of winter (if you’re in the Northern hemisphere).
A different kind of gift guide – Stuck and don’t know what to buy? Here are 5 ideas
I’ve covered quite a few gift ideas in my gift guide series, but what if you are still stuck and don’t know what to buy? Here are five ideas to help you get through your gift-giving struggles!
A different kind of gift guide: minimalist-minded gifts for all budgets - Part 3 Gifts for Children
Today I’ve got some gift ideas for the little ones in your life. From books to toys, we’re keeping everything minimal and fun. Read on for loads of specific present ideas for kids up to around six years old.
A different kind of gift guide: minimalist-minded gifts for all budgets – Part 2 Gifts for Adults
The holiday season is upon us. If you are looking for some interesting gift ideas for adults that are minimalist-minded and won’t cost a fortune, then read on!
A different kind of gift guide: minimalist-minded gifts for all budgets: Part 1 Book Gifts
Do you have some bookish loved ones? Here’s my big list of book gift ideas, including: books to read, books to use, and a few other bookish delights. Read on to discover some fun ideas for those you love (or even for yourself!).
Refreshing 2021: Final quarter life and routine shake-up
With less than eighty days left of 2021, I’m thinking about what small tweaks I can make to my routines and goals in order to finish off the year feeling satisfied. Read on to find out what I’m doing for this final quarter, and get some ideas of ways you can shake-up your own plans.
35 things I love
I turned 35. I thought it might be fun to write a short post telling you about some of the things I love. Read on to find some things that might become your favourites too!
Emergency kit for reducing anxiety: 10 strategies that work for me
Ever have a bout of anxiety creep up unannounced, and then wreak havoc on your everyday life? I have. Multiple times. Here are some simple strategies to use (both in the short and long-term) to quench those anxious thoughts.
Reclaiming my alone time as an introverted parent
An article of mine has been published on the blog Introvert, Dear. Here I describe the challenges I faced having my second son at the onset of the pandemic, and the simple strategies I used to reclaim my alone time during this challenging period.
'Don't ask, don't get' - applying this simple piece of advice has been a game-changer
‘Don’t ask, don’t get’ - you’ve probably heard this advice before, but have you applied it lately? I hadn’t until a few months ago when I took a chance, asked, and got. The result has changed my daily life in a major way.
Simple approaches to productivity and time management that real people use and actually work
Want to improve the way you manage your time and work? Read on for some simple strategies from my Instagram community.
Life-changing friendships developed through social media
I teamed up with Steffi (Adventures of Steffi) for an interview about online community. Here I discuss how putting myself out there in the online space (via my blog and Instagram) has had a quite significant positive impact on my life.
On muses and writing - How my son reunited me with my creative self
Exciting news! A creative non-fiction piece I wrote has been published on Dear Damsels. Inspired by their muse theme, here is the story of how my firstborn reunited me with my creative self and brought me back to writing.