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Sparkling Gratitude at Christmas

December 20, 2016
Coming off the back of a challenging year, it's sometimes difficult to find reasons to be grateful. But when we look (eyes-wide-open) at the world around us, it's only too easy to see how lucky we truly are. For me it's always been the simple things that matter. Yet sadly they're often the things we take for granted. But they are remarkable and...

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Embrace the JOY of Nature

October 04, 2016
Well it's that time of year again in sunny, lively Brisbane. SPRING! And what a wondrous time it is. The birds are chirping, the sun is streaming joy into our lives and the trees are dancing in the wind. And luckily for me, my favourite tree is in flower - the majestic Jacaranda! Yes it's true! Have you looked beyond your front door...

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Treat yourself – you deserve it!!

August 17, 2016
Go on – you know you want to. Treat Yourself! You deserve it! Do you work too hard, constantly chase after children, over commit socially and pander to everyone’s needs before your own? STOP for a minute! Self-care is one of the most important things you can do for your wellbeing.  Are YOU making time for it? Too often we women take a...

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How to help a friend in need –
The importance of Sisterhood!

July 18, 2016
There’s nothing like Sisterhood – the bond between women that transcends ordinary acquaintance. When the going is good and the laughs keep rolling, it’s easy to smile and giggle through the joys of life with our Sisters. But when the going gets tough and a friend is suffering how do we help them in their hour of need? How do we offer support...

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stress buster

5 reasons to WALK every day

June 02, 2016
Walking has been my preferred form of exercise ever since I was a teenager. It all started as a way to clear my head and it continues to deliver positive benefits to my wellbeing. Here are 5 great reasons to walk every day: Fresh Air - it doesn't take long to discover that fresh air does a lot to lift our mood and...

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happiness

Six tips to get your dream started

May 24, 2016
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This is for all the fabulous women out there who have a dream! You CAN do it! You just have to start. Like you, I had a dream once. In fact, I had many! But the best thing I ever did was choose to make a start on one. Then and only then, did the rest follow. Now my dreams follow me everywhere...

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Find Your Sparkle again with these 10 Tips!!

April 26, 2016
A quick, glitzy, shiny post to inspire you to find your sparkle again and rekindle your love of all things YOU: Write a list of the things that make you smile. List the the things you'd like to see more of in your life.  Start a visual-style scrapbook and include images of things you love - fashion, hairstyles, home decor etc - anything...

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decision making

Change is an ever flowing tide

March 09, 2016
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Ah "change"....it's a concept that terrifies some and excites others. Regardless of how you view it, change is an ever flowing tide that laps constantly at our soul. So contemplating change and preparing ourselves for the next wave is surely a worthwhile exercise. So how do you deal with it - what does it feel like to you? Do you dip your toes...

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New Year, New Me

February 01, 2016
Well here we are, off and racing in what is proving to be yet another speedy year.What? February already, I hear you gasp! Yes, we are well and truly on our way to a year full of promise and new opportunities. So I thought it appropriate to provide a bit of inspiration to keep the fires of motivation burning as we embrace what...

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