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Your instincts will usually lead you in the right direction If you are drawn to it in the first place, chances are it is at least a good place to start. You can change direction (which doesn’t necessarily mean the time was wasted) Anything you do will build on your skills, experience and contacts […]
Cara Alwill Leyba is a Master Life Coach and author . Her book Girl Code is an inspiring, kick-ass romp of a read full of empowering advice with a focus on celebrating the power of bonding with other women as a key ingredient in achieving happiness and success in life and work. Girl Code outlines a great approach […]
When time is tight it can incredibly busy to fit in regular exercise. I love pilates and barre classes but with a little baby at home, going out for over an hour for a class was just too difficult. I bought work-out videos but after a week got bored of them and found it increasingly […]
Sometimes it seems like life just gets busier and busier. Are you constantly rushing around day long? Have even hobbies started to feel like a drain on your time? Or are you thinking “hobbies, who has time for hobbies?”? It might be time to pause and restore some balance to your life. Limiting time spent […]
I love throwing an elaborate dinner party or doing a batch of baking in the weekend when time allows, but so often, life gets busy and food preparation needs to be quick and easy. And at these times of stress its more important than ever to eat food that nourishes your body and soul. We […]
Once you are clear on your goals, it’s time to make things happen! Planning, organisation and regular reflection on how things are going can turn a lofty dream into an achievable goal. Tips for turning a goal into reality: Use the SMART approach (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound), to further define your goals. Make a […]
When we planned our trip to Andalusia, in the south of Spain, we became intrigued by the idea of Casares, a fortified Arabian settlement of beautiful white-washed dwellings strategically nestled in the mountain-tops with a strong wall and sheer drops protecting the town. Having hired a car with mobile Wifi, we were able to have […]
It can be overwhelming reading or watching news stories sometimes. The scale of some of the problems can make us want to turn away and forget, thinking nothing we can do could make a difference. Of course, this is not the case, we know that every little bit helps. But what if you want to […]
Some people might be brilliant at and passionate about one thing only, others of us need to pursue several different interests to feel balanced and complete. “Can I pursue more than one “serious” dream?” Yes! Though you might have to pick one or at most 2 at a time to really concentrate on and become […]
Of course no one else can tell you what you should be doing with your life. Only you can decide that. Also, no one single approach is going to suit everyone. Some people don’t mind jumping in with both feet and quitting their day job to pursue their dream, trusting that everything will work out. That is […]