Champagne Friday #98

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A weekly tradition where we pop the cork on the week that was, celebrate what worked, reflect on what didn’t, and look forward to a sparkling new week of possibility. This week I am drawing upon past life experiences in navigating some uncertain times and celebrating doing something very ordinary. I hope you’ll join me and share your reflections in the comments.

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Will your holiday season be fulfilling, or just full?

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Christmas is fast approaching, and most people are wrapping up their work year, taking holidays and spending time with the family. Theoretically, this is the month we slow down to reconnect with loved ones, celebrate the year past, and gratefully acknowledge all our blessings. In reality, for many, it is the most stressful month of the year.

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Gratitude AKA celebrating the good stuff in life

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I was soaking up some great articles from the Notebook magazine website when I came across an article about Brisbane-based photographer and mother-of-two Hailey Bartholomew, and her personal project 365 Days of Grateful.

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Monday Bites #71

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Living savvy is not about unsustainable overhauls – it’s about the small changes we can make to create a life that is a little more fulfilling, a little more satisfying and a little more joyful. Each Monday I share a few simple ideas I have to fine-tune my own ordinary to live extraordinary this week, and I hope you will share yours!

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Champagne Friday #97

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A weekly tradition where we pop the cork on the week that was, celebrate what worked, reflect on what didn’t, and look forward to a sparkling new week of possibility. I hope you’ll join me and share your reflections in the comments.

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6 more powerful questions for reflection (Part 2)

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Here’s another 6 questions I use with my coaching clients to help them think big AND move forward with small, sustainable changes.

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Near-death experiences, parenting and finding perspective

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Two quite different stories, one from a man who walked away from a plane crash and one from a mother who got through post-natal depression, got me thinking about how we deal with the highs and lows in our lives.

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Monday Bites #70

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Living savvy is not about unsustainable overhauls – it’s about the small changes we can make to create a life that is a little more fulfilling, a little more satisfying and a little more joyful. Each Monday I share a few simple ideas I have to fine-tune my own ordinary to live extraordinary this week, and I hope you will share yours!

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Champagne Friday #96

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A weekly tradition where we pop the cork on the week that was, celebrate what worked, reflect on what didn’t, and look forward to a sparkling new week of possibility. I hope you’ll join me and share your reflections in the comments.

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Living Savvy Episode #13: How to look ahead & choose what you want

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An important part of the life coaching process, and absolutely essential to the 5 steps to Living Savvy, is time to reflect. In this episode Cat, Vicky and Karen ask themselves: What’s next? How do I focus on what I want? How far ahead should I plan my life?

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