My Journey to Rediscovering My Enthusiasm January. Brimming with the promise of a fresh start, I decided to dive headfirst into something I honestly expected to loathe: Alex Banayan’s 30-day journaling challenge. The premise was simple, almost deceptively so: Every day, answer three questions: Thirty days. Three questions. Repeat. I envisioned it as a tedious […]
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I’m ready to level up in 2025! This year, I’m all about finding that sweet spot between family, work, and pure, unadulterated fun. Here’s my crazy list of things to do, achieve, and explore: Get Moving Feed Your Mind Create and Capture Find Your Zen Let’s make 2025 the year of epic adventures and personal
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A journey from house to home Every year, I set personal goals. One of my primary focuses this year was transforming our new house into a cozy home. It was a journey that began in earnest in early 2024, a year filled with both challenges and immense satisfaction. A New Chapter After a whirlwind move
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Imagine this: a week away from the constant ping of notifications, the endless scroll of social media, and the stresses of work. Sounds dreamy, right? Well, that’s exactly what I did. We packed our bags to celebrate Tom’s 40th birthday and headed to the stunning Croajingolong National Park in South East Gippsland. For a whole
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“I’ve always been a bit of a masochist when it comes to running. Sure, I’m not the fastest, but I love the challenge of pushing my limits. Back in August, I decided to test those limits with the 16km club run. Let’s just say it was a real eye-opener. I finished dead last (and I
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It’s already halfway through the year, so it’s a perfect time to check in on my “24 in 2024” goals (you can revisit the full list here: 24 in 2024. Here’s an update on a few of them: Home Read With 22 books down, I’m slightly behind the 50-book goal for the year. However, I’m
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My Evolving Relationship with Running The sun beat down on my back as I navigated the never-ending tracks. My legs ached, my breath rasped, but a wild grin stretched across my face. This was the 50km Surf Coast Century, and I was conquering it! But that was 2019. These days, the thought of pushing myself
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Can you believe it’s already April? A quarter of the year is gone! Time flies when you’re unpacking boxes and building a life. Here’s a quick update on our mission to turn our house into a home: Home Wins so far Tasks in Progress This homebody is making progress, and it feels great! Stay tuned
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Every year for the last few years, I’ve created a list of things that I have wanted to achieve for the year. In the past, they were particular things. These are just some of the things I’ve listed. This year I guess you could say I’m creating more of a bucket list of Fitness, Adventures,
My 2023 intention word for the year was “home”—a beacon of comfort and stability amidst the ever-shifting tides of life. I envisioned a year completing the build of not just our new house, but a haven of warmth and connection. Little did I know the universe had other plans, far grander and more transformative than
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