Calm Mind Calm Body

07/11/2025

Self-care isn’t selfish ~ it’s essential. 💖 Here are 3 quick self-care practices you can do in under 10 minutes to recharge and stay balanced.

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Mindful Breathing Exercise (3-5 minutes)
- Find a quiet space, sit comfortably, and close your eyes.
- Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of four, hold for four, and exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of six.
- Repeat this cycle for a few minutes to calm your mind, reduce stress, and improve focus.

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Gratitude Journaling (5 minutes)
- Take a notebook or journal and write down three things you’re grateful for.
- These can be small moments, like enjoying a cup of coffee, or bigger aspects, like supportive relationships.
- This practice helps shift your mindset to positivity and fosters emotional resilience.

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Stretching or Movement Break (5-7 minutes)
- Perform simple stretches like neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, or a gentle forward fold to release tension.
- Alternatively, do a quick movement routine like walking in place or a few yoga poses (e.g., cat-cow or downward dog).
- Do a couple laps of your home or office ~ get your body moving.
- This boosts circulation, reduces physical stress, and energises your body.

💖These practices are easy to integrate into your day and can help you feel more balanced and recharged. 😁🔋

05/11/2025

Did you know that saying 'no' to one thing means saying 'yes' to your peace of mind? 🕒 Learn how to prioritise your time and reduce stress this end of year / holiday season.

03/11/2025

You don’t have to do it all. Take a deep breath and remember: balance is possible. 🌟 I don't know about you, but for me, it seems like the silly season is already upon us.... with presentation nights, end of year concerts, Christmas parties, family functions, and all the other end of year chaos.
This November, let’s focus on finding calm amidst the chaos.

11/02/2025

Here’s a reminder that where focus goes… energy flows. If we can redirect our thoughts and attention, or be present, we can avoid contributing to our stress & overwhelm and be able to find constructive solutions to our challenges.

For some time I've suggested that talking to your kids about everything they're worried about might be bad for them (in some cases).

And I've advocated for a compassionate version of the old-school, "You'll be right." That's too simplified. I'd rather a parent say, "That sound rough... I'm here for you..." before encouraging the child to solve the problem or ignore the problem - and move on.

My provocative theory: much of the mental health care industry is built by sustaining and maintaining people's worries.

A new study suggests something similar. (Thanks to Adam Grant for the pointer to the study.)

Here's the gist. People were trained to "ignore" worries - and their mental health improved.

And the kicker: "After practice blocking out fears, people were less anxious—and less depressed 3 months later—especially if they had high anxiety or PTSD."

Read that again... ESPECIALLY if they had high anxiety or PTSD.

Make no mistake. Some things REQUIRE attention. But the overwhelming majority of things we are fearful, worried, or apprehensive about (past, present, or future) are only INCREASING our anxiety.

Inside Out 2 provide the perfect demonstration of how the healthy role of anxiety can be distorted when we allow it to chair our cognitive board of directors.

It's ok to say to your kids, "you'll be ok. I'm here. I believe in you... now off you go."

And you DON'T need to become their full-time (or even their part-time) therapist.

As Adam Grant said: Not all concerns demand attention. Some thoughts are worth dismissing.

18/04/2024

Please…. Do yourself, the women in your life & our community a favour…. Whether you are a man or a woman….. please listen to this powerful & thoughtful episode of the Imperfects, on the topic of mens violence against women. It is so topical at the moment with what has been in the news recently.

Violence and aggression can take many forms that span from small micro-aggressions all the way through to r**e and murder. But it’s also all of the “small”, “innocent” things, that also happen, the wolf whistles, the way men may look at women, passing comments, whether/how women are included or excluded in conversations, patronising comments etc…. It affects ALL women, with the most vulnerable and marginalised in our community, at the greatest risk. We can’t remain silent, we need to be having these kinds of conversations to raise awareness. So that women can start feeling safe.

‎Show The Imperfects, Ep An Imperfect Chat About Men - 18 Apr 2024

02/05/2023

What a great idea 💡

Don’t like the mark up value on op shops in the city? Feel like it’s just not the same making a donation anymore as it’s not making it to people in genuine need or the mark up for a shirt that was $5 is 30? I thought that too until I found there still is an alternative where you can make donations of clothing that are sent all over Australia remotely to be sold and given to people in need

Below is a list of OpShop partners in some of the most remote places across the country. Simply gather your preloves items, choose an OpShop and send away.

We recommend using 5kg Australia Post bags, stuff them full, tape them if you need to! Most opshops see in very remote areas and receive mail via a small plane. 5kg bags fit on the plane and are easy to manage.

The opshops are community owned and run and proceeds go into community projects.

Thank you for your support.

BALGO, WA

Piriwa Op Shop
PMB 8 via Halls Creek
WA 6770

(Australia Post)

HALLS CREEK, WA

Atten: Vicki Butters
Halls Creek OpShop
Lot 571 Duncan Highway and Thomas Road
Halls Creek WA 6770

(Australia Post / Sendel)

MANINGRIDA, NT

Babbarra Women’s Centre
PMB 102 Winnellie
NT 0822

(Australia Post)

KALUMBARU, WA

Tramulla Op Shop
PMB 3 via Wyndham 6740

(Australia Post)

MINYERRI, NT

Atten: Edna Iles
Alawa Corporation - OpShop
PMB 36 Minyerri Via Katherine
NT 0852.

(Australia Post)

WINGELLINA, WA

Irrunytju Community
Atten: Shannon Inder
NATS Transport
254-258 Welshpool Road
Welshpool WA 6106

(Australia Post / Sendel / Drop off to NATS Depot)

JILKMINGGAN, NT

Jilkminggan OpShop
PO Box 232
Katherine NT 0851

(Australia Post)

Or for large bags and boxes via courier Night Hawk offer free delivery from Katherine to community:

Night Hawk Transport
Atten: Jilkminggan Opshop
‪73 Crawford St‬
‪Katherine NT 0850‬

URAPUNGA, NT

Urapunga OpShop
PMB 202 via Katherine
Wilton NT 0852

(Australia Post)

Or for large bags and boxes via courier Night Hawk offer free delivery from Katherine to community:

Night Hawk Transport
Atten: Urapunga OpShop
‪73 Crawford St‬
‪Katherine NT 0850‬

PHOTO: Elaine Daniels - Urapunga OpShop
Remote OpShop Project

27/04/2023

This may be of interest to any parent who has screen time battles with their kids or is seeking advice on the right balance or how to support your kids to have a healthy relationship with screens. And it’s FREE. 19 professionals/experts on this topic will be speaking & sharing advice, tips, strategies & resources.

May 10-12, 2023

17/02/2023

Ikigai is the Japanese concept which means “A Reason For Being”.

Tomorrow (Saturday 18th Feb), I am running a workshop that will be providing a proven framework, resources & strategies to Live a Life of Less Stress, More Balance & Greater Purpose.

Places are still available. For more info or to register to attend - Go to https://calmmindcalmbody.com/page/oola-half-day-workshop-inperson

11/02/2023

This past week marks another year older for me…. It is also when I swap 1 marble across from the jar marked “years of potential ahead”, to the jar of “years of experience lived” (each marble represents 1 year of the 85 yrs life expectancy Australian females are expected to live). The marble in the middle represents the new year of potential ahead of me. THIS YEAR. This year I plan to live my life by design… not by default…. to live in the moment and live it to the fullest.

This & so much more, will be covered in my upcoming Live a Life of Less Stress, More Balance & Greater Purpose workshop on 18th February.

Create a positive start to 2023. Start how you mean to finish. By Living a Life of Less Stress, More Balance & Greater Purpose.

Join me for this fun, interactive, 1/2 day workshop, where you will leave with a proven framework to live your best life, strategies to help you become unstuck & a personalised plan to show how.

To register to attend this event - go to https://calmmindcalmbody.com/.../oola-half-day-workshop...

Looking forward to seeing you there.