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  • 5 reasons to embrace a life plan

    A few years ago, I wrote an article about how to create a vision for your life and since then, I’ve been asked many times about whether long-term planning is a worthwhile exercise. After starting this process myself over twenty years ago, I can honestly…

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    Making time for self-care

    I’m currently in Byron Bay, having just finished running a five day retreat. It’s been four years since we’ve been here and I had forgotten how truly restorative it is. It’s often not until we go on holiday or experience forced rest as a result…

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    5 additional ways to simplify life

    Last month I shared my thoughts about the increasingly complex lives we lead and some practical ways to simplify daily life. In an earlier article on the same topic, I had included ten tips, but in the spirit of keeping things simple, splitting that article…

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    5 steps to simplify your life

    Life seems to feel busier and often more overwhelming as we get older. When we’re managing a demanding career, being responsible to family and juggling the limited time left for our own hobbies and social life, we sometimes allow things to become more complex and…

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    Five strengths to boost your mood

    Last month I collaborated with Insight Timer to host a ten-day challenge called From Surviving to Thriving. To our surprise, over 90,000 people from around the globe joined in. It was a stark reminder that many of us feel that we’re languishing. While we don’t…

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    Embracing change: How a life coach can help

    In an ever-changing world, navigating life’s transitions can be daunting. Whether it’s a career change, a relationship ending, or simply a desire for personal growth, embracing change can be challenging. That’s where a life coach can help you – a trusted guide who can help…

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    How to break the habit of overthinking

    Almost all of us get caught in the habit of overthinking at times. We replay our past mistakes and worry about the future in an effort to make sense of the world or to mitigate risk in some way. While analytical thinking and problem-solving can…

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    How to create your vision

      My coaching clients often ask me how to make a vision board. A few years ago I shared the story about how we found the dream home that had been on my own vision board for many years. Today, I’m sharing a more detailed…

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    Could this be a turning point in your life?

    If there’s one thing I’ve become most aware of over the past few months, it’s that many of us are reflecting and asking ourselves, “What is it that really matters in my life? And how can I be more true to myself?” For many, now…

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    “Pretend you’re 90 for ten seconds.Stand in the doorway of your own life.Look at your home.Look at the people you share it with - the shoes by the door, the cup in the sink, the sound of someone in the next room.Notice what you scroll past: the smell of coffee, the warm shower,the quiet pause before the day begins.One day, all of this will feel sacred.Most of us stop hearing our own lives.We get so used to the song we forget it ever moved us.You don’t need a bigger life.You need to hear this one again.The song didn’t stop.You just stopped listening.We treat ordinary days like they’re disposableuntil they’re the only days we want back.Your brain is wired to get bored by the ordinary.Hedonic adaptation blinds you to what’s right in front of you.It convinces you the highlight reels are your real lifewhile the real thing is happening quietly in the background.”-excerpt from @itsbrainsurgery post (shared by the lovely Julia from @wotama_au).#mindfulness #womenswellbeing #slowdown #presentmoment #innerpeace #emotionalhealth
    A big thank you to @thenook_mornington for these generous words and for creating such a beautiful space for last week's mindfulness and self-compassion workshop. 🙏…..We were so grateful to host a beautiful workshop on Sunday hosted by author and coach @kate.james.au . It was a gentle morning to slow down, rest, and reconnect with the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion. Kate created such a warm, welcoming space and a truly special experience.@kate.james.au will be hosting another workshop at The Nook on Sunday, 3rd May, 2026. Tickets are available via Kate's Instagram or website.We can't wait to host you again.io Swipe to see all of the beautiful images captured at Kate's workshop on Sunday.Thanks so much for sharing and choosing our space @kate.james.auIf you're looking for a blank canvas venue for your next workshop or celebration, get in touch.#melbourneworkshops #morningtoneventspace #mindfulnessworkshop #morningtonworkshop #Mornington
    Lately I’ve been making an effort to start the day slowly — before my mind fills with tasks and noise. While we were in Inverloch last week, Oscar was happy to join me.We went walking before sunrise and discovered unexpected joy when we met the local kangaroo families. ✨#slowliving #morninglight #naturemoments #findingjoy #mindfulmoments #simplepleasures #australiannature #grandparentlife
    NEXT WORKSHOP:  SUNDAY 3 MAY 2026#It’s been a few years since I last hosted this workshop, and I’m really looking forward to offering it again.This morning is an invitation to slow down, rest, and reconnect with the calm, compassionate and grounded part of yourself.I'll guide you in the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion so you can meet the present moment with a greater sense of peace. Learn how to quieten your inner critic and develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with yourself.Together, we’ll explore:✨ simple mindfulness practices to create a sense of inner calm throughout your day✨ how mindfulness can help you step back from unhelpful or overactive thinking✨ letting go of perfectionism and self-judgement✨ cultivating self-compassion as a daily practiceJoin me for a nurturing and restorative morning.Booking link in my bio. 🙏
    If you’ve joined me for the recent @insighttimer challenge, you’ll be well on your way to setting intentions for the year ahead. If you haven’t yet joined, it’s not too late – and it’s free.I’m a day behind, so I’ve just finished listening to Jack Kornfield’s meditation on reconnecting with your inner strength.“Wrap your arms around all of your experience – the ten thousand joys and sorrows – and say gently to yourself, I am calm, spacious and steady.”“Today, I will trust my calm more than my fears and worries.”Wise words for these times. ✨#mindfulness #innercalm #settingintentions #insighttimer #meditationpractice #findingcalm
    Overthinking isn’t a personal failing.It’s often a sign that you’ve been over-functioning or just overloaded.When we try to stop overthinking by thinking our way out of it, the mind just becomes even busier. What helps instead is noticing what’s happening, taking some of the pressure off yourself, and creating a sense of space where you can genuinely think more clearly.If you’re someone who has been holding it all together while your mind feels constantly busy, I hope these tips are helpful. You might also like to have a read of an article I wrote about this recently (link in my bio). ✨#overthinking #stressrecovery #nervoussystem #innercalm #womenswellbeing
    My end-of-year wish for you, your loved ones, and for all of humanity is greater peace. 🙏
    After posting some of our photos from last week’s trip, I thought I’d share one more that I took while we were exploring rock pools.Chris has always been good at going slowly. He has taught me a lot about being in the moment and even more about noticing beauty.This was a lovely reminder that lessons in presence are everywhere.An invitation for you this week – watch the people around you and observe the different ways they engage with the present moment. And see if there's something that inspires you. ✨#slowingdown #noticingbeauty #everydaymindfulness #presentmoment
    “The real work of the artist is a way of being in the world.” Rick RubinJust before we came away for the weekend, I started reading Rick Rubin’s 'The Creative Act: A Way of Being'. It was the perfect invitation to look at everything through the lens of curiosity and wonder.Despite rain being predicted, we decided to hike a section of the Great Ocean Road Walk and spotted this beautiful koala sitting quietly in a tree, watching us with its own sense of wonder.We’ve discovered the sweetest little bays, incredible sections of forest and a beach that at first glance looked mostly grey. When we looked more closely, we found all sorts of small wonders and every colour of the rainbow.Sometimes it takes slowing down to recognise the little miracles that exist all around us.They can change the way we interact with the world, make us more open to the innate creativity that exists within every one of us, and fill us with hope when we remember that the natural world is still full of the most exquisite beauty. ✨Thanks @chrisjamesphotos for the koala pic. 🐨#greatoceanroad #greatoceanroadwalk #mindfulliving #slowliving #creativeact #rickrubin #australianbeaches #naturelover #curiosityandwonder #mindfulmoments #everydaybeauty
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