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How to make your problems feel 67% lighter
Yesterday I got a text I wasn’t expecting, and felt a rock drop into the pit of my stomach. I’d just found a beautiful little studio for Bloody Good...
How to escape a life of “should”
On one of our early dates, Bloody Good Bloke turned to me and asked about what I actually do in my business. ...I immediately became a bit flustered...
I met Bloody Good Bloke’s Family!
Bloody Good Bloke and I arrived in Byron Bay last night after a busy week in Sydney meeting BGB's ginormous (7 sibling!) family (more on that here)...
What to do when you hit the “I’ve had e-f**ing-nough of all the things” wall
This week I hit a wall. I often walk into things, as evidenced by many miscellaneous leg bruises… but on this occasion, I’ve also hit an “I’ve had...
What to do when you feel like something is missing… and it’s not chocolate
I’ve always felt like I’m a bit of a selfish bastard who couldn’t “stick it” at normal life. I’ve rarely managed to follow what people expected of...
What to do when you’re feeling flat as a crêpe, but much less delicious
Last week I was flat. Flat as a crêpe, but much less delicious. Definitely less satisfying. I had no energy. Also, no lemon and sugar. All the...
I have a few cool things for you (including a free workshop)!
G’day! I have a few cool things to share with you this week instead of the usual blog post! THING ONE: Free workshop! Are you a frontline worker or...
How to know whether to leave when you’re scared shitless there’s nothing better out there
My relationship with Bloody Good Chap was one of the most transformative and healing experiences of my life. For both him and I, our relationship...
How to be more productive without slave-driving yourself harder
Today I have to tell you about a bloody excellent podcast I was interviewed on recently, The Map and the Territory! — I got so excited for how fun...
Why most goals are total bollocks
9 years ago I just felt lost, like a complete failure — other people seemed to know what they wanted from life, so why didn’t I? If you’d asked me...
Should you feel guilty for being white even if you’re “not racist”?
A friend of a friend, Raymond*, mentioned that he is all for the #BlackLivesMatter movement, but that he doesn’t feel that we (white people) should...
What to do when your mind gets stuck on rumination mode
Last week I caught Neville becoming as repetitive as that time my dad gave my 16yo self a party pill and I talked a random guy’s ear off. “I’m sad.”...
How to freak out 12% less about COVID19
Yesterday I walked around the botanical gardens at 10pm crying like a madzer. At a couple of points, I properly wailed. Luckily the track was empty....
What to do when you can’t help but want to be a big fish in a small pond
When I was a wee bairn, (unfortunately not a Scottish one, but almost ginger enough to be mistaken for one), my parents told me I was very special....
What to do about “grass is always greener” (GAG) syndrome
I have a friend who gets bored easily in relationships. His longest relationship is less than a year. He seems to be perpetually seeking new - new...
What to do when you’re bored out of your brain at work
For two years I worked aboard the superyacht of a Russian Oligarch vacuuming already-clean ceilings, and ironing already-ironed beds. When I first...
Your mate really needs your help this Friday, 20th September
Today I’m popping in to let you know that I have a good mate who really needs a favour from you this Friday, 20th September. My mate is actually...
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I have an online workshop coming up (details TBC) called How to be Less of a Dick to Yourself (AKA Self Compassion for Sceptics)! I would love you to join us — It’s going to be bloody splendid! Click here to register your interest.
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