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Encouraging you to create
a life + business that’s true to you,
with Self Love as your Compass.

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I go on about Self Love and caring for ourselves n

I go on about Self Love and caring for ourselves not because it's trending.
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Let me go back a few years (maybe more than a few!) 😆...
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I was so driven and ambitious in my early 20's. Every new job was planned to bring me closer to my goal of becoming a Marketing Manager.
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But life had other plans. Instead I spent the next 15 years researching ways to naturally heal from a chronic condition, whilst raising a young family. It was the most physically and mentally challenging thing I’ve ever experienced.
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Self Love was the key to unlocking the answers I was looking for on my wellness journey. And it continues to this day.
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So you see, I've experienced first hand why Self Love needs to be infused into our lives — every. single. day. In our thoughts, actions and decisions.
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I've become less ambitious in the traditional sense. But the drive to honour what nurtures my soul, and brings the most meaning to my life — that's stronger than ever.
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What are you doing this weekend to show yourself a little more self love?
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📸: styling and photography by me.

Q: Why give you examples of how NOT to honour your

Q: Why give you examples of how NOT to honour your true self when I’m trying to encourage the opposite?
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A: Because when you’re aware of what you don’t want, you can intentionally make changes to create what you do want.
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Have you ever done these?👇🏼:
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😴 it's 11pm and you know you need better sleep but you push through another few hours work (on a school night!)
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🙈 you procrastinate about doing things that will bring you closer to your dream because you believe you're not as good as the people you're comparing yourself to
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🧐 you say 'yes' even though every part of you wanted to say 'no'
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😬 you said 'no' but now you feel guilty
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🤦🏻‍♀️ you feel taken advantage of, but you don’t speak up because you're worried you'll be seen as "over sensitive"
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Sound familiar? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️ I’ve done all of them!
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Along with feeling guilt, anxiety, or resentment, you may even feel it in your body.
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Sweaty palms. Heart beats faster. Face feels flushed. Light headed. Tightness in your throat, chest or stomach (or all three!).
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When Self Love is your compass, your thoughts, actions and decisions align with your values — the things most important to you.
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You feel lighter. Breath more deeply. Feel more expanded and free. It feels good! You're being true to you.
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Leave a 🙋🏻‍♀️ if you relate to any of examples above?

I know dogs don't technically smile, but doesn’t

I know dogs don't technically smile, but doesn’t our Peggy-Girl look like she's laughing? 🐶
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Poo-Poo-girl (my son's nickname for her) has brought so much joy into our little family, and has us in hysterics every day.
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Did you know there's a physiological explanation for why pets makes us so darn happy?

A few pet happiness facts for you:
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🐰 looking into your pet's eyes increases the happy hormone oxytocin;
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🐱 petting your furry friend produces dopamine, the feel good hormone;
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🐶 the repetitive motion of brushing your pet helps you feel calmer and more relaxed by lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol;
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🐣 spending time with your pet and watching them play and explore helps you be present to enjoying the moment (aka mindfulness).
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I’m sure this isn't limited to just furry and feathered pets either! Do you have any pets?
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PS. Wishing you a happy weekend! What’ve you got planned?
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PPS. pretending like we’re doing a luxury doggy photo shoot with those rolled blankets 😂

One of my boys will openly say “I love you” an

One of my boys will openly say “I love you” and generously gives hugs 🤗 no matter who’s around. My other boy will mumble “I love you” and gives one-sided hugs (it’s a thing!) on the quiet 🤫.
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Have I wondered if one child cares more than the other? Of course I have 💁🏻‍♀️!
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But I know it’s just because they express themselves differently.
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And in the same way, as grown ups, we might express our views and opinions differently from those around us.
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If you are feeling the external pull to react, respond and act in a way that doesn’t feel quite right for you — remember to be kind to yourself and trust in your own voice.
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The steps we take to initiate change, and the way we choose to stand up for what we believe will look different for all of us.
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When we are doing what’s most true to ourselves, the actions and changes we bring forward are more likely to be longer lasting.

Did you know just 30 minutes of meditation a day c

Did you know just 30 minutes of meditation a day can make you feel happier, reduce anxiety and increase your focus?
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But you don't need to sit in meditation everyday to reap the benefits of mindfulness.
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When I'm lettering, I lose track of time because I'm so caught up in what I’m doing. To me, that's what mindfulness is — being fully present in the moment.
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Getting creative is one of my favourite self care activities! Which is why I‘m so excited for the mindful modern calligraphy workshop with @kimlligraphy tomorrow! Lots to learn about calligraphy nibs.
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This beautiful candle came with my workshop kit and I love it. It's infused with Pink Tourmaline crystals, dried tea and essential oils to promote healing. So perfect for me right now — thank you Kim!
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What are you up to this weekend?