Who else feels completely immobilised when they become angry? I sit there shaking, on the verge of tears, looking down at the table and worrying my head as I try to stumble through my words. Often when I get this angry, I concede to what I am in disagreement about to get the moment over …
Anna Burns
I do love me a good read of the latest Manbooker Prize winner. Author Anna Burns has taken out this year's prize with her novel "Milkman". I'm yet to get into the novel but I'm excited to! Prior to receiving the £50,000 prize money for her efforts, Anna was on welfare. She suffers chronic pain …
And in the blue corner…
I have sat through so many training days and team building exercises since starting work full time that they all mesh into one blur of boredom-induced hunger, stifled yawns and uncomfortable silences while facilitators wait for contributions by people who are being paid to attend. Many of these have been about understanding my work style. …
Weekend Read: To My Smart, Capable and AWESOME Niece
Content warning: issues around food and self worth I have a niece. A beautiful young girl who is going to grow up to be fierce, independent, strong. She will be these things all in her own way, but with her mother's blood running through her veins she doesn't get a choice. She is going to …
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Tia-Clair Toomey
I have been doing my best not to just make this a blog on incredible Crossfit athletes. I made it this far! Before you sigh and switch off I recommend scrolling a little further, as Tia-Clair Toomey is one of the most amazingly talented athletes out there. ** There is a wonderful pride many Australians …
Weekend Read: What’s Stopping You?
Tell me in the comments below what you have on your list, and why you want to do it 🙂 ** This week in conversation with a friend we stumbled into an interesting topic. You work all week, so you need to do the things you like either in the mornings before work, at night …
Jennifer Smith
I always feel such inspiration when I hear about a person who has managed to write their own book. Then I hear about Jennifer Smith, who decided to write a book at 12 years old, publishing at 16 years old and I am flat out in awe. Let's just add in that she is dyslexia …
Special Feature: Gaby Judd
A personal note to Gaby: thank you so much for taking the time to talk to me. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to you about your efforts. Despite the draining and intensely sad nature of the information you are exposed to through your work with Grandmothers, you are a positive, forward-looking person invested in getting less …
Weekend Read: Shrink Your World
How many people belong to your "inner circle"? Who are the most important people in your world? Now, tell me: When is the last time you contacted those people? When is the last time you spent physical time with those people? How do you feel when you catch up with them? Why do you feel …
Weekend Read: Bringing the Beach Home
In a week where Australia was nearly overtaken by a potato I thought we needed a lighter post this weekend. Enjoy! ** I've just happily committed to an upcoming weekend trip to the beach with friends and it has got me thinking. Already, I am excited. I am longing for the salty sea air, the …
Weekend Read: You Knew What You Were Getting Into
Please share this post if it resonates with you. I would love to hear from you, privately on in the comment field below if you have gone through similar experiences. As always, if you have a topic you are sitting on I welcome you to get in touch so we can chat. I'd also like …
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Weekend Read: Please Don’t Say You’re Proud of Me
Language is complicated. We can't police every word and thought in our head - we would never speak or have the confidence to generate our own thoughts. What we can do, however, is slowly, gently, over time, shape and adjust the way we express our thoughts and feelings with language. It should take a lifetime. …
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JK Rowling
After starting to write this piece I have started re-reading the series. Hopefully this also prompts you to dip back into the world of broomsticks and magic. ** JK Rowling gives aspiring authors and young children hope. I grew up with the Harry Potter series, ordering my copies in advance of the later books as …
Weekend Read: Let “Shoulds” Take the Backseat
Welcome to a slightly more relaxed chat this weekend. Thank you kindly for all of the reads, shares, follows and comments from last weeks read. ** There is enough action happening out of obligation in the world. I would like us to reframe our thinking and reconnect with what is important to us. Then our …
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Bonus Post: Reading = Good, Says Science!
At long last my love of reading has been supported by science! The thing to note here is that the books described in this article are storybooks. Fiction. Fantasy. Escapism. Novels. Stories. Whatever you want to call it. Transporting yourself into the mind of another, or into the world of another, is the key to …
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Weekend Read: You Make My Skin Crawl
Quick warning for those offended by the swears - I got a little angry writing this one. There are a few nasty words from "nasty woman". Talking to one of the lovely humans in my life this week I realised why this bothered me more than other similar experiences I have had. I have previously …
Guest Post – Attention is the Rarest and Purest Form of Generosity
Thank you to my beautiful guest for contributing this post. Leave a comment for her below and show your support for her lovely post. We are all trying to strike a balance between reclaiming ourselves/doing things for ourselves and remaining connected with the friends, families and contacts in our lives. ** “Attention is the rarest …
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Weekend Read: Start small but dream big
They say there's no good sitting on the couch doing nothing...
Aya Kamikawa
I love Japan, but there are challenges to the society and the culture that must be spoken about. Just like Australia. Just like America. We can't stay silent on what is uncomfortable, because otherwise those who are held back from achieving their goals because they are different will never get a chance. ** There are …
Weekend Read: How do we stop inviting the trauma in?
This is not an anti-social media post. This is a PRO-self investment post! Get on the comment feed and tell me what you do to reengage with the world and reconnect with yourself - I can't wait to hear from you! Happy reading! ** [If I asked you "what brings you joy?" what would you …
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