Does this ever happen to you? When I go shopping and pick up an item of clothing that I like, I often have to put it back down because of a small design detail (such as an awkward button or zip). Most times, I wheel out of the store without making a purchase. While that’s […]
Australian Fashion Week has again let us down and again, the world was watching. As it is home to Australian Fashion Week, Sydney could be regarded as our fashion capital. The annual event is an opportunity for homegrown designers to showcase their latest pieces and let the world know just how ‘on-trend’ the Australian fashion […]
Last Wednesday, Australian journalist Mia Freedman made me squeal with glee and nearly choke on my gobful of tuna. She gave Outloud podcast listeners the perfect example of exactly why disability needs greater visual representation. Except she didn’t even mention disability. Rather, Mia was discussing the on field kiss between two female NRL players that […]
At the end of last year, I lost my engagement ring and wedding band. I was already having a pretty rubbish year and this certainly didn’t help. Of course I was upset but over the years I’ve had a lot of practice at emotionally letting go of things that are out of my control. This […]
“True confidence is very different from egotistical swagger. When people believe in themselves and their abilities without bravado, there are certain things they simply don’t do.” – Travis Bradberry Confidence can be one of the bigger challenges in life but it’s also something you often have control over. Your thoughts and actions are […]
Anxiety sucks. It’s as simple as that and there’s polite way to say it. It has been a part of my life for years and if you’re reading this I’m guessing it is a part of yours too. Or maybe you’re really stressed right now? The two are different but they can sometimes feel similar. […]
What gives you confidence? What makes you feel fantastic, like you could take on the world with your head held high? I’m not talking about that egotistical or arrogant confidence. It could be a quiet confidence that brings a sense of calm to your body and a smile to your face when you think about life. […]
Can you lead a fearless lifestyle and still be fearful from time to time? Absolutely! That’s doesn’t mean you’re contradicting yourself, it means you’re human. I advocate for a fearless lifestyle through my work but that doesn’t mean I’m never fearful. Let me put it like this. Heavily airbrushed images give the illusion […]
Forget Paleo, Vegan, high fat, low fat… whatever. This is the diet for you! It’s guaranteed to improve your mood, boost your energy and even renew your relationships, in just minutes! “But wait, there’s more!” As an added bonus, it’s inexpensive and incredibly time efficient. The Media Diet is the diet you’ve been waiting for […]
Look at you. You’re incredible. Seriously! I know you’re reading this right now so your beautiful eyes are sending messages to your brain about what they’ve seen. You didn’t have to ask or nag, they just did it. Amazing! We sometimes take it for granted that our wonderful bodies just ‘do stuff’ all the time. […]
