Cre8ing Balance

09/02/2026

444, my number of followers today ❤️

I notice numbers.

Not in a mystical way—more in a pause and pay attention way.

Historically, the number 4 has always been about structure and stability.

🌱Four seasons.
🧭Four directions.
💧Four elements.
📦Four walls that make a room.

In numerology, four represents foundations, discipline, and building something that lasts. Not the flashy part—the steady, sometimes boring, necessary part.

So 444?
That’s stability reinforced.
A reminder that solid progress often looks quiet.

That showing up consistently matters more than rushing.

That groundwork counts, even when no one claps for it.

Nothing magical✨️

Just a nudge toward patience, integrity, and doing the work properly.

#444

08/02/2026

https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/02/07/how-to-train-your-brain-the-same-way-you-train-muscles/

It might come as a surprise to learn that the brain responds to training in much the same way as our muscles.

07/02/2026

Participation vs. Competition✨️

Last Saturday, I participated in the New Zealand Masters Games in Dunedin — my third time attending, and once again, a reminder of why I keep coming back.

Every Games, I choose something different to challenge myself. This year it was athletics:
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, long jump, and discus (yes… all of it 😅).

The day was stunning and I had my number one supporter cheering me on from the stands.

These Games aren’t about medals.
They’re about movement.
They’re about friendship.
They’re about connection.
They're about participation.

I’m always humbled and inspired by those in their 60s, 70s, and 80s who are still running, throwing, and jumping simply because they choose to.

They didn’t stop and say, “That’s what I did when I was younger.”
They keep going.

It brings to mind Theodore Roosevelt’s Man in the Arena speech— the courage to show up, to try, to participate, regardless of the outcome.

Athletics holds a special place for me. It takes me straight back to after-school club nights, sunshine, grass, and joy.

Last weekend I met some incredible women and came away absolutely buzzing.

Every day, we make choices.
Let them be the ones that bring you joy: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually ✨

07/02/2026

Once upon a time, priority was singular.

One thing.

The main thing.

Now we live with priorities — plural —
and wonder why we’re tired, scattered, and always “busy.”

We’re so focused on doing
that we forget about being.

Being present.

Being grounded.

Being human.

When everything is urgent, nothing gets our full attention.

Maybe the question isn’t “What’s next?” but “What actually matters?”

✨ Less doing.
✨ More being.
✨ One true priority at a time.

05/02/2026

💖 Valentine’s Card Making – Free Community Event 💖

📍 WSCA, Queenstown
📅 February 10th 2026
⏰ 11am to 2pm

This Valentine’s Day, let’s slow things down and get creative 💕

Join us for a relaxed, fun card-making session where you can create heartfelt Valentine’s cards for the people you love — partners, friends, whānau… or even yourself (highly encouraged).

✨ What to expect:
All card-making materials provided
A welcoming, creative space
No experience needed — just come as you are
A chance to connect, create, and enjoy something simple and meaningful

🎟 Cost:
This is a FREE event.
Donations are warmly welcomed, with all donations supporting WSCA Queenstown and the important work they do in our community.

💌 Who’s it for?
Adults, teens, creatives, non-creatives, Valentine’s lovers, Valentine’s skeptics — everyone is welcome.

Come solo or bring a friend.
Let’s make something thoughtful, imperfect, and made with care 💗

05/02/2026

I read about Sisu in a mindfood magazine. Something I hadn't heard of before, but can totally relate too.

Sisu.

A Finnish word with no direct translation — but you feel it when you live it.

It’s the strength that shows up after motivation runs out.

The calm determination that says, “I’ll keep going anyway.”

Sisu isn’t loud.

It doesn’t announce itself.

It’s getting up when life has knocked you flat.

It’s choosing courage over comfort.
It’s staying soft and strong at the same time.

We often think resilience has to look like hustle or toughness.

But Sisu reminds us that resilience can be quiet, steady, deeply human.
If today feels heavy — you don’t need to be fearless.

Just keep moving. Even gently.

That’s Sisu. 🤍

03/02/2026

Thank you for my box of Calmony ❤️

https://www.jessstuart.co.nz/

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17/01/2026

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In light of nowadays stressful global events, we would like to offer you this free mini course, Transforming Stress.
Rise above stress by using heart-based approaches to relieving and transforming stress. It can help you understand effective ways to create new attitudes and approaches that can prevent stress as you move forward.
Two modules, a total of 29 minutes. Part 1, What is stress? includes 2 techniques to relieve stress. Part 2, Turn your practices into a game with 3 tools to help eliminate stress accumulation so you can navigate life with more balance, flexibility and ease.

* Link to access program is n the first comment.

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17/01/2026

https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/01/18/losing-a-pet-worse-than-losing-a-person-for-1-in-5-brits/

The findings challenge how society views pet loss, writes Fiona Brook.

13/01/2026

Sometimes we stay in environments that don’t support our growth.

As kids, we don’t get to choose our family system.

As adults, many of us don’t get to easily leave jobs or relationships — because survival, money, and children matter.

And that doesn’t mean you’re failing.
Sometimes growth looks like:
🌱 Protecting your inner world
🌱 Creating small spaces that feel safe
🌱 Doing what you need to survive without abandoning yourself
🌱 Letting the environment teach you what you don’t want
🌱 Quietly preparing for what’s next
You don’t need to thrive loudly to be growing.

Sometimes growth is gentle.

Sometimes it’s invisible.

Sometimes it’s just staying intact.

If you’re here right now, be kind to yourself.

This is not forever.

And you are becoming, even in this space 🤍

13/01/2026

I won a couple of creative sections at the A&P Show on Saturday 🏆

But the real win?

Being reminded of what brought me joy as a child.

Creating.

Making things slowly.

Doing something just because I loved it—no pressure, no performance.

This is why I ask my clients:
✨ What did you love doing as a kid?
Those things don’t disappear.
They wait.

I also loved watching my daughter create and win a few bits too....proof that joy is ageless 💛

Maybe the calm you’re looking for isn’t new.

Maybe it’s something you used to love❤️

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06/01/2026

I just found out about these free online courses through the QLDC Queenstown Lakes Libraries page 📚

Check it out 😊

https://qldclibraries.govt.nz/blogs/2026/january/universalclass

https://qldclibraries.universalclass.com/

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