It was November 2020 as I stepped into my Manager’s office. My palms were sweating, I was clutching my letter of resignation in my hand. I sat opposite her and as I started to speak, the tears started to flow. I couldn’t believe, that after stepping into this place as a fresh-faced grad, fast forward […]
Do your children have more self confidence than you at the same age?
‘I am scared mum, but I want to do it’. These were the words coming out of my 10 year old daughter’s mouth, in regards to her application to become a student councillor (or prefect in some systems). I rallied quickly to get behind her. Of course you can do it darling, we can do […]
Sometimes you have to be lost in order to find yourself
I didn’t even know I was lost. I was sailing along, enjoying life at a top level. I was a wife, mum, career professional. On paper, I was sorted. When my body began to attack itself and my health rapidly deteriorated, I felt frightened, alone and stuck. Although I still had my roles in life, […]
5 Things You Can Do to Be 5% Better
I was recently blown away by a podcast I listened to; Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, he interviewed Ed Mylett and talked about life and his book The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success, written after his father passed away. I recommend you listen to the interview […]
My Child Has Taught Me Some Valuable Life Lessons
We were enjoying a much needed summer break at a beach shack south of Perth, with a gorgeous view of the ocean from all aspects. It was 11pm and we heard the tell-tale ‘bark’ coming from our son’s room. Instantly, I felt the anxiety grip my body and my heart began to race. I met […]
My Autoimmune Journey Part II – More Sacrifices to Serve Me
In my initial blog talking about my autoimmune journey, I shared some of my darkest and most vulnerable times as I grappled with my new diagnosis. I wrote the blog in June, when I was on my first round of immunosuppressant medication and all seemed to be going well. I still remember the sinking feeling […]