3 things you can safely edit out of your life. Today
Whenever I catch myself in ‘overwhelm’ mode and can see it’s not temporary (i.e. isn’t the kind brought on by an expected short-term project, …
Why we make bad decisions in our 30s and 40s
Every single decision we make – big or small – has a cost. Getting up early costs us morning cuddles with our partner. Staying …
The secret shame of my obsession with decluttering
If you’re currently drowning in clutter at home, you’re not alone. A recent UCLA study showed it’s a huge problem for middle-class families. “Managing …
4 things you might not know about running a live event
So here we are – Brooke, Alexx and I – 10 days out from A Simpler Way Sydney. If ticket sales stay where they …
How to prioritise when you want to do everything
You can do anything, but you can’t do everything. I’ve always known this, but for the longest time, it didn’t stop me. Trying to …
Don’t be afraid to …
Often we know exactly what we need to do, we just need someone to give us permission. Well, here it is. Don’t be afraid …
Why you’re more disciplined than you think
In this week’s episode of Let It Be, Brooke and I explored the concept of ‘discipline’. It was an interesting conversation because I’m someone …
Why we should all set aside time to worry
You get into bed, exhausted. Given you’ve been falling asleep on your feet all day, it’s only reasonable to expect you’ll be out like …
Let’s talk about snacks (especially the ‘healthy’ ones)
After I announced the details of the next Better Than Yesterday challenge (nutrition) I got quite a few emails and comments from people asking …
How the ’empty shelf principle’ can help you fight overwhelm
If you were ever to come to my house, you’d notice something a little weird. In pretty much every cupboard and set of shelves – …
Start tiny – the secret to making changes that stick
“I was listening to your podcast flying from Ireland to Spain. Kelly was talking about habits and she said start small, like push-ups: start …
The remarkable, cumulative effects of just 15 more minutes of sleep a night
Towards the end of last year I ran a survey asking you guys about the one quality or ‘thing’ you’d love to improve on …
Dreading going back to work tomorrow? Here’s what to do
If you live in Australia, it’s likely you’ve used the Christmas and New Year period to take a lovely two-week break from work. A …
Feeling lost? These 5 things might help
When you’re looking for direction in life, who better to provide it than the people you look up to? That’s why, when I first …
One word for 2017 – Why
Long-time readers of this blog will know that instead of setting New Year’s Resolutions or goals for a year, I like to set an …