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Why I Set Myself a Mindfulness Schedule
Posted on October 11, 2015 5 Comments
After going through an 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) last year when I was pregnant I have struggled of late to integrate formal mindfulness practice into my routine. I can come up with all sorts of excuses of being a new mum, iron wife, pursing multiple projects etc., BUT instead I will […]
How can we bring wonder back into our lives?
Posted on August 23, 2015 1 Comment
Over the last few months I have watched with joy and delight as Ethan has developed his mind/body connection. This has included discovering his eyes, tongue, hands and voice, in each moment looking in absolute wonder at his new found skills. I reflect on that wondrous feeling of discovery and how beneficial bringing a curious […]
Choosing not to feel guilty
Posted on June 23, 2015 1 Comment
As a new mum I have made a conscious decision not to feel guilty. In a recent mother’s group meeting our midwife noted, now you’ve had a baby you’ll feel guilty for the rest of your life. ….for not giving them enough attention, going back to work early, expressing to enjoy some drinks or deciding […]
Becoming mum
Posted on May 31, 2015 4 Comments
“Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success” Napoleon Hill Four weeks ago today at 6.18am on Sunday 3rd May baby Ethan Matthews was born into the world, weighing 8lbs, 14oz. Serendipitously he chose to enter the world on the day of Ironman Australia which I had been competing in just a year ago. […]
Focus – the hidden driver of excellence
Posted on April 19, 2015 Leave a Comment
Having a mindful beach stroll on the Gold Coast last weekend I was looking up (something I now try to do more often) and was struck by the apartment block pictured above with the word ‘Focus’ at the top. It was a powerful reminder to me of focus as a hidden driver of excellence which […]
We only have moments to live
Posted on March 22, 2015 2 Comments
I was reminded of the great Jon Kabat-Zinn quote “You Only Have Moments to Live” at a IECL Mindfulness for Leaders breakfast last week. This is the title of the very first chapter in his book, ‘Full Catastrophe Living’ which is on my maternity leave reading list after being highly recommended. What resonates with me from […]
Tackling a real issue head on: David in conversation with Anne
Posted on March 1, 2015 Leave a Comment
When I shared with members of my network that I was going to an Anne Summers event last week the UK crowd laughed thinking of the adult store chain in the UK ‘Ann Summers’ who run fun ladies parties. In fact it was Dr Anne Summers in conversation with Lieutenant General David Morrison who decided to […]
Fifty Shades of Fun
Posted on February 15, 2015 Leave a Comment
Much has been written and spoken about the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ movie released here in Australia on the 13th February. From the accounts I’ve heard this has mainly been negative feedback. For instance Lisa Wilkinson from the Today Show said “It’s more appalling than appealing”… “It’s domestic violence dressed up as erotica… if there’s one thing […]
Have you got the C Factor?
Posted on February 1, 2015 Leave a Comment
Sitting having a coffee with my husband Owain on Friday morning before an appointment in the city we were struck by the city zombies revolving around us. It’s not often I take myself out of the morning office commute to sit back and observe the system in operation. In front of us was a long […]
Discovering and Utilising Your Strengths
Posted on January 25, 2015 6 Comments
When you have felt your best how did you know? Often you will find you have been playing to your strengths. Are you aware of these so you can leverage them more often? Love of learning Zest, enthusiasm and energy Hope, optimism and future-mindedness Gratitude Curiosity and interest in the world When these came up […]
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