Mind, Intellect + Emotions
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Sometimes, I need a nap, how I discovered I was an introvert
Realising that there’s a name for how you’re feeling and there’s a label for being the you that you’ve fought your whole life against is somewhat refreshing. Yet, totally terrifying all at once. You see, I like people. And I love being social. And … I love sharing ideas and learning and being a part…
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43 daily habits for introverts, guaranteed to calm your chaos
I’m so incredibly over seeing lists pop up of daily habits that say they are gonna change your life! … but this gal has done some hard yards in this life and I can tell you one thing… these habits below are worth reading! Even picking a small handful of the ones that are most…
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How to consume less and create more in your life
When we were kids we used to save the wrapping paper off of our birthday and Christmas gifts. Back then I probably thought that was pretty naff! We didn’t have large chain stores and importing was mega expensive… so a lot of what we wanted or needed was made at home… or shopped for with…
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A change in mindset- How I learned to love my body
Disclaimer: I’m not a health professional, this is simply my story and what’s working for me on my health journey. Talk to your health provider about diet or treatment options. ❤️ Someone asked me today if I was doing Keto… and my answer was… wellll… nooooo…. See, I’m not doing Keto, nor Paleo, nor any…
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How to audit your life and live with intention
So many things have changed for me as I’ve grown older. In my twenties everything seemed like it had to be done now! I spent a fair amount of time at Uni back then and was full steam into educating myself and becoming a better person. My thirties was having babies and solidifying my career……
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47 Summers
What would you do if you knew you had 47 Summers left on this planet? If you had to map out the time you had left. What would you add to the list of things you wanted to accomplish? What would be on your list of things that you wanted to say? How would you…
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Guest Post: How I found meaning and happiness through simple living
I realised that things needed to change for my family when I watched my eldest son, who was just five at the time, ripping wrapping of his ridiculously large pile of Christmas presents. As he finished tearing away the paper, he would take a quick glance at the gift, toss it aside and then look…
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How to choose sustainability- in three easy steps
No single one of us can save the world in one fell swoop, nor can we fight the good fight alone. But, we can make choices in our daily lives in order to both move the planet, humanity and ourselves towards a new utopia. I like to break down my world view into 3 bubbles.…
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7 Self-care journal prompts for lockdown life
I was speaking to a new friend who has been on the front lines of Covid19 yesterday about lockdown. How, while it’s complete shit, and no one would wish this on anyone, it is necessary has had it may have some silver linings. We’ve been forced to assess where we are at, how we have…
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Guest Post: Caring for yourself, an essential part of caring for others
I’m Jacqui O’Connor. I’ve been a Registered Nurse for 25 years, working with women and families and in psychosocial nurse management. Through lived experience, I’ve discovered the benefits of working with mindfulness and healing modalities and find joy in sharing the tools I’ve mastered with others. My ultimate passion is to care for the Carer…
Introvert Mom 