Work from Home – Work/Life Balance If you work from home, whether you’re a writer, artist or run an online retail business (like me), it’s very easy to forget the importance of weekends. When you work from home, work becomes your world, 24/7. When I first started my business, I also worked full-time, so by …
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Adopting a simple lifestyle should be simple? Right? The truth is, living simply is a process and as such, we’re always learning new ways to reduce the clutter, craziness and complications that seem to be the hallmarks of modern life. For me, living simply is a journey. A journey I’m still on. And, one that …
Wondering how to live on half of your income? Earn more. No, I’m not being facetious. If you’re on minimum wage and barely covering the absolute essentials, you can’t live on 50% of your income. That’s just simple math. How to Live on Half Your Income Should you want to be in the position where …
Stick to these financial resolutions and the new year is guaranteed to be awesome! *** This post contains affiliate links. *** Generally, I do my best to avoid making new year’s resolutions. It’s too easy to turn the prospect of a brand new year into a psychological torture fest. Let’s face it, who needs the …
Dream big first, then plan. I have a confession to make. For most of my adult life, actually, no… For ALL my adult life, I’ve hated work. Yes, I know, hate is a very strong word but it’s entirely appropriate for what, I can assure you, was a very strong emotion. As you can probably …
What matters most in life is different for everyone. What matters most to me, probably wouldn’t even be on your radar. And, that’s OK. We all have different dreams and values. The one thing we do share though, is that we need to decide what matters most before we begin the goal setting process. Why? …
October is my birthday month, and just like a change of season, a birthday month is the perfect time to reflect on recent lessons and give some thought to dreams and plans for the next 12 months. The last 12 months have had their challenges, both personal and professional. But, you know what Neitzsche says: …
According to a survey* by the National Australia Bank, one in five Aussies live pay cheque to pay cheque. In essence, that means 20% of those surveyed are one pay cheque away from financial disaster. With growing unemployment, diminishing business confidence and whispers of a rise in interest rates in Australia, these statistics ought to …
Zero Waste. It’s a lofty ideal. One few of us are committed enough to attain. But, given the statistics on waste generation per person, it’s an ideal we need to strive toward before half the world is buried under mountains of rubbish. According to Living Smart QLD: “Australia is one of the highest waste producers in …
Assessing your vulnerability to risk is a relatively quick and simple process. Determining how to build resilience into your lifestyle so you can either reduce the risk or lessen its impact, is a little trickier. The topsy-turvy economy has got me thinking about the potential risks to my financial well-being. A lot. One of the key …