“No two persons ever read the same book.” ― Edmund Wilson “If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.” ― Oscar Wilde “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of...

One of the most delightful ways of fostering mindfulness as a practice is to do something creative. Our natural function is to create and when we create positively and with purpose we have an enormous sense of wellbeing and feel great.   One of the most wonderful and enjoyable ways of attaining a high state of...

It’s always a great idea to have a healthy, tasty snack prepared that’s easy to munch on when you’re on the go or to pick you up before the 3pm slump hits at work. Having a delicious treat on hand, that’s full of goodness, will help to keep you away from the cookie jar when those hunger pangs kick in. If you’re a mum,...

Everyone seems to be buzzing about 2016 being a wonderful new year. It’s so great to hear people sending out positive messages and in line with this, I believe it’s the perfect time to begin creating some powerful new habits. What habits will you be taking with you to 2016? Will it be old comfortable habits, like...

It’s a new year and with that comes resolutions, diets, detoxes, fresh starts and a whole lot of talk. We all start out with great intentions at the beginning of a new year. Whether our energy is directed towards improving our heath or fitness, stepping up the corporate ladder, buying a house or dedicating more time...

Whether you’ve taken the plunge into some form of meditation practice or not you would have experienced thoughts that preoccupy you at some point.  They’re the recurring and persistent ones that just keep on going round and round in your head making it impossible to focus and stay in the present.  Sometimes they even...

I recently put a call out to my Instagram followers to share with me a book that has either changed their life or contributed to it in a positive way. It was interesting to see a number of books and authors appear multiple times, including my personal life changer. While I have read a lot of books, a number of which I...

I can’t express the amazing feeling I get when I personally set a goal with powerful intention. It’s empowering to have clear direction and passion – it inspires me to take the daily action steps required to ultimately manifest my dreams.  I find this to be an awesome way to live. Setting a goal is fruitless without...

It will come as no surprise that successful, contented high achievers share a number of positive attributes.  Although they are disciplined and prepared to put in the effort to reach their achievable goals, they still manage to be relatively well balanced in all areas of their lives.  They have a high level of...

Motivation has to come from within for it to last. At some point in our lives, many of us will resort to seeking motivation outside of ourselves; we look for other people or things to inspire us. Whether it be motivation to exercise or eat well and take care of our bodies or the motivation to succeed at work or even...