Ever had those days where you feel overwhelmed and sick of giving your best?
I do.
Ever wonder if what you are giving to the world and others is actually appreciated?
I do.
Ever wonder if people love you for who you are or for what you can do for them?
I do.
I don’t like it when the little lady on my shoulder makes me second guess who I am.
Why do we always go back to the same stories we have written about who we are that are fiction?
Read MoreTime is of the essence.
Time has a magical way of showing us what really matters.
This week I read a very poignant post; it was about being careful not to loan what you may need back.
It wasn’t money, but our time., our energy and vibrations.
Lately I have been thinking of time and how I and others can sometimes see it as a negative, a chore, something we will always have.
I often say that time is our most valuable commodity, it is worth more than all the gold, more beautiful than any diamond and is fleeting, making it more precious.
Read MoreI have often spoken about whether it is real life or reel highlight, during some of my speaking engagements
And it something I need reminding of from time-to-time.
Like most people, when I am scrolling, I can find myself a bit like Alice falling down a rabbit hole.
Read MoreTO be a woman.
Woman to woman; man to man, do they ever understand just how much we give.
Give, give, give until we have nothing left, its all take and take.
Take notice of the women in your life, how much love, sweat, tears they have – how much joy, stress, and sacrifice they have.
Read MoreIt is okay to feel less than at times.
BUT remember you are whole , just as you are.
It is okay to feel flat and deflated at times.
BUT remember you have a light that can brighten a room.
JOY can be worn with pink corduroy.
Joy is the feeling of good fortune.
You don’t always find joy on the television, rather it is found during blissful explosions.
Imagine finding joy in the forbidden, the confusion and the exhaustion?
“Thirty-five.
Time to thrive.
To strive.
I can survive but want to revolutionise.
It is okay to make a sacrifice, but its important to make sure I prioritise.
Today amongst the chaos of the social media world and the world we live and breathe I wanted to silence some of the white noise.
I think it is a timely reminder that how we live and breathe as human beings, in essence comes back to kindness.
How we give it, use it, live by it and exchange it.
Read MoreNOW is the time to listen.
And I think that is why I have been finding it hard to find the words to articulate, how the women in our country are feeling.
This week we saw thousands protest gendered violence, sexism and the war women continue to face each day.
Women are angry.
Women want to be heard.
Women are to be taken seriously.
Women are to be believed.
Women are to feel safe.
Read MoreTo ALL the golden ones,
Firstly, you made it through this year, ( 10 days and counting). It has not been easy; it has been one where we have had to change up and pivot.
We have felt uncomfortable, we have struggled, we have questioned all our thoughts and we have allowed ourselves to feel all the emotions running rampant through our bodies.
Yes 2020 has been a shit show, but it has also been a year that has shown us what is important and that we all can do hard things.
Read MoreTHE FEMALE BODY is pretty amazing.
And you know what the most amazing part about it is?
There are so many different shapes, sizes, colours, abilities, imperfections and silhouettes.
We can get lost in the trickery of all the dialogue out there, preying on our insecurities. There is so much negative narratives, disguised as helpful, but it is confusing because it is wrapped in perceived perfection.
Read MoreThe end of an era. A wonderful era. Like many journalists I knew the day would come that news would no longer be printed, the hope in me thought maybe we had a few more years.
I worked at the Daily Mercury just shy of 10 years. When my Mum told me the news I shed a tear. It was this job that helped shape me into the person I am.
While I no longer work as a journalist I still have a passion for the profession, all it stands for and the commitment and hard work that goes into creating a paper every day.
Read MoreSome days I channel Barbara Cartland. Especially today, pink hair, jumper, sunglasses lipstick.
But you can never have too much pink…. right?
My world is always filled with colour. To be around colour brings me so much joy. I can feel the happiness radiate from my wardrobe each morning.
But what happens when you are in a grey area?
Read MoreWhat are your tips/advice for other Mamas out there?
Mum guilt is relentless, don’t let it take up too much of your brain. You are doing an amazing job.
Read More“The best lesson I have learned is the one about myself. And that my daughter taught it to me. That there is strength in vulnerability. Harvie birthed me just as much as I birthed her - I was finally the woman I’d wanted to be. Harvie became an extension of me, rather than a replacement of me and that’s been a mantra of mine from the beginning.” - Della Muscat
Read MoreKatie Palazzi of Collective Moments is a holistic wellness coach and nutritional therapist and chats to JSP founder Fallon Drewett about finding your rhythm and goal setting. Katie spoke to Founder Fallon as part of JSP’s Leading Ladies Live sessions.
Read MoreRobyn Geiger can clearly remember the day she became a mum. When she looked down at her first-born son Bradley face, she thought from that moment they could show her 100 more babies and she would still be able to pick him out.
“I fell so in love with that little face.
“My second thought was, I must thank my Mother for having me. I was a second born child and I thought, wow, she went back and had me after having to go through this. I so wanted to thank her …. Funny isn’t it?”
Read MoreFor Mama Laura Lombardozzi she adores the constant feeling of being ‘in love’.
In between the cuddles, snuggles kisses and smiles motherhood is an ongoing classroom, one she will always be learning from.
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In the months prior to Leading Ladies I went through some pretty significant upheavals, adversity was starring directly into my eyes. Many personal challenges surrounding my family and life in general.
I was so proud of the event on Saturday, but instead of feeling elated, I was more relieved that I had survived, that I made it to the finish line.
A mentor and friend of mine pointed out to me when she asked how I was feeling about the event, and I said I could have done better. She said. ‘You are underestimating yourself, considering the personal challenges in your life the past few months’.
The tears rolled down my face. I nodded and said thank you ‘I needed to hear that’.
I am one of those people who never think they are enough, always trying to be better then I was before. And while there is something admirable in wanting to be better, the passion and purpose, thinking I am not enough is absolute BS.
Read MoreJSP Founder Fallon Drewett sent Bella Management Chief Executive, author and speaker Chelsea Bonner 8 questions in the lead up to her visit to Mackay to attend JSP’s Leading Ladies event on August 17, where she will share her Body Image Warrior story and what it means to be a trailblazer. Here is Chelsea’s inspiring and funny answers….
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