Phynix By Design

Phynix By Design I help people work through life’s challenges — not be defined by them. Hey, I’m Gemma-Lee. Maybe it’s the stress that’s started showing up in your body.

Holistic counselling and lifestyle coaching on the Sunshine Coast, blending traditional and holistic approaches to help you reconnect with who you really are. If you’ve landed here, chances are something in your life is asking for attention. Maybe it’s a relationship that’s lost its rhythm. Maybe it’s a quiet voice whispering, “There has to be more than this.”

I hear you. And I want you to know — whatever you’re carrying, it doesn’t have to become who you are. I’m a Holistic Counsellor and Lifestyle Coach based on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, and I’ve been opening hearts and facilitating transformations since 2017. My approach blends traditional counselling with holistic practices like meditation, mindfulness, and energy work — because you’re not just a mind, and healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. The heart of my work? I help you work through your challenges rather than hand you a label and send you on your way. I believe you already have extraordinary abilities within you — sometimes you just need someone to walk alongside you while you remember them. Think of this as your space to breathe, explore, and reignite. Phynix By Design — Life Reignited 🔥

You've just spent a month developing the practice of conscious goal setting. That deserves recognition.Whether you compl...
30/01/2026

You've just spent a month developing the practice of conscious goal setting. That deserves recognition.

Whether you completed every exercise or engaged with just a few concepts, you've done something important: you've chosen intention over default mode. You've designed rather than drifted.

This isn't the end - it's the beginning. The goals you've clarified, the practices you've established, the awareness you've developed - these are tools you'll use throughout the year.

Integration means taking what you've learned and weaving it into your daily life. Not perfectly. Not rigidly. But persistently, with compassion and flexibility.

Try this integration practice:
• Acknowledge what you've accomplished this month
• Identify 1-3 practices you'll continue
• Set your first monthly review date (one month from now)
• Write yourself a commitment statement
• Celebrate how you've shown up for yourself

Remember: Goals may evolve, and that's not only okay - it's expected. Your job isn't to execute perfectly. It's to return to your intentions again and again, adjusting as you learn and grow.

Your intentionally designed life is worth this daily commitment.

🌐 www.phynixbydesign.com.au
☎ 07 5493 6742 | 📱 0448 562 814

📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

Your future self is created by today's choices. Not someday. Today.Every small action you take toward your goals is a me...
27/01/2026

Your future self is created by today's choices. Not someday. Today.

Every small action you take toward your goals is a message to your future self:
"I'm showing up for you. I'm creating the life you'll inhabit."

One powerful practice is writing from your future self's perspective. Imagine yourself one year from now, having consistently honoured your intentions. What would that version of you want to tell your current self?

Often, future you is grateful for:
• The courage to begin even when uncertain
• The persistence through setbacks
• The self-compassion during imperfect progress
• The daily small choices that compounded into transformation
• The trust in the process when results weren't yet visible

Try this future-self practice:
• Set timer for 10 minutes
• Write a letter TO yourself FROM your future self (one year ahead)
• What does future you thank current you for?
• What choices made the biggest difference?
• What does future you want current you to know?

This perspective shift is remarkably clarifying. It helps you see which daily choices actually matter and which are just noise.

Your future self is counting on the choices you make today.

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No meaningful change happens in isolation. The goals that stick are supported by connection, accountability, and shared ...
26/01/2026

No meaningful change happens in isolation. The goals that stick are supported by connection, accountability, and shared journey.

Think about the people in your life who genuinely support your growth. Not the ones who say they do while subtly undermining your efforts. The ones who celebrate your wins, offer encouragement during setbacks, and hold you accountable with compassion.

These relationships are precious. They deserve acknowledgment and nurturing.

Community support includes:
• People who understand and encourage your goals
• Those willing to be accountability partners
• Friends who celebrate your progress without jealousy
• Family members who respect your boundaries
• Professional support when needed
• Groups or communities aligned with your intentions

Try this community practice:
• Identify 2-3 people who genuinely support your growth
• Reach out to share your goals and ask for specific support
• Join a group or community aligned with your intentions
• Be that supportive person for someone else's journey
• Express appreciation for those who champion your growth

Your transformation ripples outward. The support you receive and offer creates positive change beyond just your own journey.

🌐 www.phynixbydesign.com.au
☎ 07 5493 6742 | 📱 0448 562 814

📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

You only have so much energy available each day. Successful goal achievement requires managing it intentionally.Think of...
24/01/2026

You only have so much energy available each day. Successful goal achievement requires managing it intentionally.

Think of your energy like a phone battery. Some activities drain it quickly. Others recharge it. Some are necessary drains you can't avoid. Others are optional energy stealers you could reduce or eliminate.

When you try to pursue goals while simultaneously tolerating major energy drains, you're essentially trying to fill a bucket with holes in it. No matter how motivated you are, you'll constantly feel depleted.

Energy alignment means:
• Identifying what genuinely energizes versus drains you
• Protecting time and attention for goal-supporting activities
• Reducing or eliminating optional energy stealers
• Building in recovery and recharge practices
• Setting boundaries that preserve energy for what matters

Try this energy audit:
• List activities/commitments that drain your energy
• List what energizes you
• Identify one energy stealer you can reduce this week
• Identify one energizer you can increase
• Set one boundary that protects goal-related energy

Your goals deserve your energy. Manage it like the precious resource it is.

🌐 www.phynixbydesign.com.au
☎ 07 5493 6742 | 📱 0448 562 814

📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

Rigid goals break under pressure. Flexible goals bend and grow with you.Life doesn't follow your carefully laid plans. U...
22/01/2026

Rigid goals break under pressure. Flexible goals bend and grow with you.

Life doesn't follow your carefully laid plans. Unexpected demands arise. Energy fluctuates. Circumstances change. The question isn't whether you'll need to adapt - it's whether you'll adapt skilfully or see necessary adjustments as failure.

Flexibility isn't the opposite of commitment. It's commitment expressed through sustainable adjustment rather than rigid adherence.

Your walking goal hits a busy week? Instead of abandoning it entirely, you adjust: three 15-minute walks instead of five 30-minute ones. You stay connected to your intention while honouring your current reality.

Work deadline conflicts with evening practice? You shift to morning instead of quitting. You find the way that works now, trusting it will evolve again as circumstances change.

Try this flexibility practice:
• When plans need adjusting, pause before reacting
• Ask: "What's the adapted version of this commitment?"
• Identify what stays constant (your values and vision)
• Choose modification over abandonment
• Trust that adjustment is wisdom, not weakness

The goal isn't perfect ex*****on. It's persistent adaptation toward what matters most.

🌐 www.phynixbydesign.com.au
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📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

What gets celebrated gets repeated. When you acknowledge progress - even tiny progress - you reinforce the behaviours cr...
20/01/2026

What gets celebrated gets repeated. When you acknowledge progress - even tiny progress - you reinforce the behaviours creating change.

Most people wait until they've "arrived" at their goal before celebrating. But transformation happens in the daily small wins, not just the final destination. Every time you honour your commitment, overcome an obstacle, or choose aligned action, you're succeeding.

Walked 3 times this week when you planned 5? That's not failure - that's 3 more walks than if you'd given up. Completed 10 minutes of your practice when you "should have" done 30? You showed up. That matters.

Progress tracking isn't about perfectionism. It's about noticing what's working, celebrating micro-victories, and building momentum through recognition.

Try this tracking practice:
• Weekly check-in: What actions did you take toward each goal?
• Acknowledge obstacles you overcame (even small ones)
• Celebrate wins without diminishing them
• Notice what you're learning about yourself
• Adjust approach based on what's working

Small wins compound. When you track and celebrate them, you create powerful forward momentum.

🌐 www.phynixbydesign.com.au
☎ 07 5493 6742 | 📱 0448 562 814

📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

Your daily habits either support or undermine your goals. There's no neutral ground. Every day, your choices are either ...
18/01/2026

Your daily habits either support or undermine your goals. There's no neutral ground. Every day, your choices are either moving you toward your intentional design or away from it.

The good news? You can design days that make success feel natural rather than forced. When your routines align with your goals, you're not constantly battling resistance - you're flowing with momentum you've deliberately created.

This isn't about rigid schedules or perfect morning routines. It's about identifying which daily practices actually serve your goals and building them into your natural rhythm.

If your goal involves movement, when does movement fit naturally into your day? If it's creative work, when is your creative energy highest? If it's connection, where can quality time be protected?

Try this daily design:
• Identify one small daily action for each goal
• Link it to something you already do (habit stacking)
• Start ridiculously small (2 minutes counts)
• Build consistency before adding complexity
• Notice what supports vs. undermines your intentions

Your daily choices are creating your life. Design them intentionally.

🌐 www.phynixbydesign.com.au
☎ 07 5493 6742 | 📱 0448 562 814

📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

Every meaningful goal encounters obstacles. The difference between success and frustration isn't avoiding challenges - i...
15/01/2026

Every meaningful goal encounters obstacles. The difference between success and frustration isn't avoiding challenges - it's anticipating and preparing for them.

When you can see potential obstacles coming, they lose their power to derail you. You've already thought through your response, so when challenges arise, you have a plan rather than panic.

Think about your walking goal hitting rainy weather. Without advance planning, rain becomes the excuse that breaks your streak. With preparation - indoor alternatives ready, shorter backup routines established - rain is just another day requiring flexibility, not failure.

Common obstacles and responses:
"Not enough time" → Identify your minimum viable practice (even micro achievements maintain momentum)
"Feeling unmotivated" → Connect back to your why, start with tiniest step
"Unexpected demands" → Build flexibility into your plan from the start
"Perfectionism" → Remember that consistent imperfect action beats occasional perfection

Try this anticipation practice:
• Identify one likely obstacle for each goal
• Ask: "What needs or wisdom might this obstacle reveal?"
• Develop multiple possible responses (Plan B, C, and D)
• Create your minimum viable practice for difficult times

Obstacles aren't failures. They're opportunities to practice flexible persistence.

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☎ 07 5493 6742 | 📱 0448 562 814

📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

Big goals become achievable when you break them into small, consistent actions. The journey from here to there isn't one...
13/01/2026

Big goals become achievable when you break them into small, consistent actions. The journey from here to there isn't one giant leap - it's a series of manageable steps.

This is where many people get stuck. They have a clear vision and specific goals, but the gap between current reality and desired outcome feels overwhelming. The solution isn't to abandon the goal - it's to make the path visible by identifying your first few steps.

Take "Run a half marathon by December":
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏 (this week): Research beginner training programs and buy proper running shoes
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟐 (this month): Complete week 1 of chosen training program, running 3x weekly
𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟑 (next month): Increase to program week 5, establish consistent routine

Notice how manageable each step becomes? You're not thinking about 21 kilometres when you're lacing up shoes for week one. You're just focused on today's achievable action.

Try this breakdown practice:
• Choose one goal
• Identify the first three concrete steps
• Make each step specific and time-bound
• Focus only on the immediate next action

You don't need to see the whole staircase. You just need to take the first step.

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📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

Vague goals create vague results. Specific goals create clear pathways forward."I want to be healthier" sounds reasonabl...
13/01/2026

Vague goals create vague results. Specific goals create clear pathways forward.

"I want to be healthier" sounds reasonable, but how will you know when you've achieved it?
What does healthier mean?
What actions create it?

Without specificity, you're shooting arrows in the dark hoping to hit a target you can't see.

Compare these:
𝐕𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞: "Save more money" → 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜: "Save $200 monthly automatically to building fund"
𝐕𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞: "Spend more time with family" → 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜: "Have device-free dinner together 5 nights weekly and plan one special family activity monthly"
𝐕𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞: "Be more present" → 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜: "Practice 10 minutes of morning meditation daily and put phone away during conversations"

Specificity doesn't limit you - it liberates you. It shows exactly what to do, when to do it, and how to know if you're making progress. It transforms overwhelming concepts into manageable actions.

Try this specificity practice:
• Take one of your goals
• Ask: Could someone else understand exactly what this success looks like?
• Make it so specific that you'd know whether you achieved it
• Include numbers, frequencies, or clear indicators

Clarity creates momentum.

🌐 www.phynixbydesign.com.au
☎ 07 5493 6742 | 📱 0448 562 814

📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

Dreams are beautiful. Goals are dreams with deadlines and action plans. This is where vision becomes practical reality.T...
09/01/2026

Dreams are beautiful. Goals are dreams with deadlines and action plans. This is where vision becomes practical reality.

The translation process matters. You're not abandoning the dream - you're giving it structure so it can actually happen. Many people stay stuck in the dreaming phase because making it concrete feels limiting. But the opposite is true. Clear goals create freedom because they show you exactly what to focus on.

Your vision might include feeling healthier, having better relationships, and growing professionally. Beautiful.

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞:
"Feeling healthier" becomes "Walk 30 minutes 5x weekly and prepare nourishing meals 4x weekly"

"Better relationships" becomes "Have meaningful one-on-one time with close friends twice monthly"

"Growing professionally" becomes "Complete leadership development course by June"

Notice the difference? Specific goals give you something actionable. You can plan for them, schedule them, and know whether you're making progress.

𝐓𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞:
• Take one aspect of your vision
• Ask: "What specific, measurable outcome would represent this?"
• Write it as a clear goal with timeline
• Ensure it aligns with your core values

Your dreams deserve the gift of structure.

🌐 www.phynixbydesign.com.au
☎ 07 5493 6742 | 📱 0448 562 814

📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

Before you can create practical steps, you need a clear vision of where you're heading. Not vague wishes. Not borrowed d...
07/01/2026

Before you can create practical steps, you need a clear vision of where you're heading. Not vague wishes. Not borrowed dreams. A vivid, specific picture of the life you want to design.

This isn't about being "realistic" yet. That comes later. Right now, you need clarity about what you're actually moving toward. When your vision is clear and genuinely yours, it becomes a compass that guides daily decisions.

Close your eyes and imagine yourself one year from now, living a life you've intentionally designed.
- What does your typical day look like?
- How do you feel in your body?
- What's the quality of your relationships?
- What are you creating or contributing?

The more specific your vision, the more effective it becomes. "I want to be healthy" is vague. "I wake feeling energized, move my body daily in ways I enjoy, and nourish myself with foods that make me feel vibrant" is a vision you can work toward.

Try this practice:
• Spend 10 minutes visualizing your ideal life one year from now
• Write what you see in present tense, as if it's already happening
• Notice how this vision aligns with your core values
• Let yourself dream without limiting beliefs interfering

Your vision is permission to want what you actually want.

🌐 www.phynixbydesign.com.au
☎ 07 5493 6742 | 📱 0448 562 814

📍 Brightwater Wellness Hub, Shop 7E 69-79 Attenuata Drive, Mountain Creek QLD

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