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Category Archives: Practising self-care and kindness
Creative Ways to Set Good Habits
On 9 April, I was spoke with Naishadh Gadani from Your Career Down Under about “Creative Ways to Set Good Habits” on the LinkedIn Live show that he usually co-hosts with Karalyn Brown from interviewiq.
Please watch the replay below.
We talked about some easy ways to get started and build a habit. And I shared my version of the SMART goals acronym that is equally useful in creating a lasting habit.
Continue readingWhy Self-Care is a ‘Must’ and not a ‘Nice-to-have’
Self-care can get a bad rap. It can seem a bit self-indulgent or for those with plenty of time on their hands- the domain of day spas and health resorts. And while there’s nothing against having a bit of pampering, this is not exclusively what self-care is about.
At its core, self-care is about caring for ourselves by doing activities and practices that reduce our stress levels and improve our wellbeing.
Continue readingIs colouring in really being creative?
Unless you’ve been living in an internet-free cave during the last year, you might have noticed the growing popularity of colouring books for adults – yes, for adults, that’s right :-). And I’m not talking about cartoon or franchise inspired designs, but intricate, detailed and complex illustrations created by artists.
I’ve been happily watching this space with interest over the last year. There has been increasingly more press about the benefits of colouring. And I am still blown away that my Colouring For Grown Ups board on Pinterest is my most popular board, with around 4 times as many followers as most of my other boards. But I really knew that it was a “thing”, when I walked into my local bookstore to see their front display table full of adult colouring books! And then again, when I saw a big display at a large department retailer.
Colouring books on display at Jeffreys Books
Colouring in has become associated with the growing interest in mindfulness and seeking ways to destress and unwind in our increasingly high paced 24/7 lives. It’s even being used by companies to support staff in relation to workplace stress. And while colouring in can create some beautifully stunning results, is it really being creative?
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