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  • OnTheBeach: 40 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Me

    This all started as a blog challenge thrown down by Jo of minestronesoul.com – write a blog post of 23 things your readers probably don’t know about you. And challenge them to do the same. So I started keeping a little list… and then the thought grew that my 40th birthday is looming (Monday 10th…

  • December Daily Practice: Joy

    Because I’m off to Rome next week, I wanted to choose the Daily Practice, and get the daily updates done early. So I’ve been thinking and pondering and trying to come up with something that is appropriate for the season and the time of year and somehow fits in with a trip to Rome, birthdays,…

  • Video: Clutter Clearing and Obstacles

    Watch the Video here The November daily practice was Clutter Clearing – and I confess, I haven’t really done very well with it! But here’s the interesting thing, when you explore why you are not doing something (not to call yourself a bad person, just from curiosity), you can find some lovely reasons and things…

  • Podcast: Ebbs and Flows and Your Big Dream

    There are natural ebbs and flows in our lives – times when we’re flowing and full of enthusiasm and life and action and movement, then times when we’re less energetic, more lethargic, taking less action, moving less…These are natural, and nothing to worry about. To listen to this week’s podcast, click here: Ebbs and Flows…

  • Video: Fall In Love With Your Life Tip: Give Thanks

    Watch the video Gratitude is a wonderful tool to help you change from being fed up with life to being happy and appreciative of every blessing you have in your life. If you’re able to watch this video, you most likely have a roof over your head, clean water to drink and wash in, plentiful…

  • OnTheBeach: My Techno-Break

    So, last week I was reminded (thank Shan!) that I hadn’t done a follow up post about my technology break (original video here if you missed it). So, the weekend before last, I switched off my laptop on Friday night and didn’t switch it back on until Monday morning. Yes, I went a whole 60…

  • Podcast: Learning And Your Big Dream

    Your Big Dream needs you to move out of your comfort zone, to grow, to change, to learn – and if your Dream is a really Big Dream…you are probably going to be at your learning edge a LOT! To listen to this week’s podcast, click here: Learning and Your Big Dream Homework: What does…

  • Video: Finish 2012 With a Flourish!

    Watch the video here There are 6 whole weeks left until the end of the year – and PLENTY of time to make a difference to your life and finish the year with a flourish. Even though Christmas is coming and the party season is happening…there is still time to make a difference to your…

  • OnTheBeach: Self-Care Is Non-Negotiable

    So this afternoon I was trying to work myself up to doing this newsletter…and struggling because I am super-tired and really want to sit in front of the fire reading my book. So, in true procrastination genius style, I went wandering off to read some blog posts…and found 2 that I really needed – one…

  • Podcast: Failure And Your Big Dream

    Are you afraid of failure? Do you stop yourself from trying because if you don’t try, you won’t fail? So many people feel this way, and it’s such a shame because EVERYONE fails, and it’s NO BIG DEAL! Failure has been built up into this huge monster that’s shameful and stops us from trying to…