Reflection for me is something I don’t spend a huge amount of time doing, however at this time of the year I do like to look back over what has happened in the previous 12 months before planning for the New Year. So, in the spirit of welcoming a year anew next week, here is my 2015 reflective post. I hope you’ll join me and share the highlights of your own year too … [Read more...] about Reflecting on 2015
My Stuff
Review: On Course for a Fantastic Year of Writing with Pilot Diary
I couldn’t contain my excitement when I saw (via The Tasmanian Writers’ Centre newsletter) that Pilot Press had produced a diary specifically for writers. I had already decided I was going to write more creative pieces this year and that I wanted to trial a paper diary again so, of course, I had to have a Pilot. Posting about my excitement on social media resulted … [Read more...] about Review: On Course for a Fantastic Year of Writing with Pilot Diary
Moving Mountains with my Focus
“That’s been one of my mantras – focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: you have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it’s worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains.” ~ Steve Jobs Like many, I awaited the end of 2014 with a mixture of trepidation and excitement. For me 2014 was a blessing and … [Read more...] about Moving Mountains with my Focus
Christmas Gift List for Mumpreneurs
It’s 10 days until Christmas and you’ve been busy ticking off items from your Christmas list to make sure everything is perfect for your family’s festivities next week. That’s great, but have you considered yourself in this equation? If you haven’t, it’s time to sit down with a tea, coffee or cold drink (or something alcoholic if that’s what’s needed) and pick … [Read more...] about Christmas Gift List for Mumpreneurs
Grassroots Community in Practice
My husband Harvey and I moved out little family to Tasmania in 2010 because we wanted to start a hazelnut farm and find a community where we felt we belonged. We still haven’t found a farm but we’ve definitely found the community. The value of that community has been proven again and again through friends helping out with our children, the beautiful conversations … [Read more...] about Grassroots Community in Practice