Katherine Millane Personal Development

20/06/2023

A VERY important message (especially for myself this morning) and reminder to stop for a moment during the 'stress-mess' and look at things with the filter of:
'if this is the hand I've been dealt at the moment and everything I'm dealt is to build me into my best self, why would I WANT this situation? What would I potentially get out of it if I planned this challenge myself?'
I know this concept is a tough one as we aren't used to looking at things that way, but give it a go. Carve some time out for yourself to breathe and ponder that concept. What are you getting out of it?

26/05/2023

I woke this morning thinking about how we attach ourselves to objects. About how we attach ourselves to people.
I am going through a pretty extreme clean up in my home atm, and even though I forced my mind to focus on clearing and throwing things out I hadn't used in ages or wasn't going to use, there are some things (from a birds eye view, very silly things) I can't throw out.
There's this little handmade fluffy toy for instance. Now.... I don't need this toy, I don't display it, it's truly of no logical use and it doesn't serve the ego as a visual talking point with others or anything, so it's not decor. The 'attachment' I personally have to it is the 'trait' that the lady who made it represents. She is a fierce and independent woman who is wickedly funny and strong and while I was at my weakest period of my life, I obtained this toy and 'attached' myself to the things it represented, to remind myself of what I could be (whether I was conscious of that or not at the time). It became a 'totem' of sorts, without my realising.
So why would I have a hard time letting this item go? Maybe because I don't want to lose that 'crutch', maybe because I believe part of me lives in the item and if I lose that I won't be reminded I can be strong? Maybe I want to be reminded of what I overcame? I'm not sure in this moment, but it sure does make one think about what labels/connections we attach to external objects and places. I wonder what else in my home I will look at and question, and I wonder what it'll take to let it go.

26/09/2022

Had to 'get outta dodge' last night and we found a perfect spot 😊
Don't forget to honour yourself when you need to, self care isn't always a day spa visit or some other luxury/novelty, it's whatever you choose that will make you feel differently and think differently for a spell while being very much yourself xx
(🔊 on for pretty birdy sounds and crackling fire)

25/09/2022

'Stop Talking, Start Influencing' by Jared Cooney Horvath - incredible book, structured to be taken in logically and thoroughly. It's one of my current favourites!
It goes into the how's and why's of the brain during learning (highly recommended for teachers and business owners/leaders). It goes into things like memory recall, structured presentations, stress response and soooo much more. I love how it gets you to be mindful of how others receive your information - a brilliant tool - Thanks Jared!

17/09/2022

An interesting return to posting this morning after I discovered my car broken into overnight...
'nothing was taken' was my instinct to get a grip on the situation (nothing to take anyway). Then I tried to understand how they broke in without the alarm going off. Then I questioned 'did I leave it unlocked?' when I am sure I didn't.... My brain raced for logic, I felt calm though (mainly because nothing was smashed or taken I suppose). After an hour or two I started to notice feeling uneasy, restless and going into conspiracy theory about what had happened, (I needed to cry) it is not a nice place to be... I am sure this is world-over but in Aussie culture there's an underlying expectation that you 'suck it up and get over it', you 'don't whinge' when it's 'not that bad'... I noticed this thought process and really wanted to write about it, so here it is:
LET YOURSELF FEEL
If you have a feeling/reaction about something, you have a feeling! It's yours! You're allowed to have it and it's valid to you!!! If you try and squish it without letting it process, it's like trying to pack too much into a suitcase, a seam's going to burst somewhere!
There's far too much character judgement these days and I want to remind you that you have permission to have emotions about life events no matter how seemingly small - if you feel something, feel it! Talk about it with a non judgemental person if you can (if you can't, send me a message any time) and work through it to leave it behind and grow xx

21/08/2022

I needed a place to 'get outta dodge' for a bit to do my study, so I decided the Lions Lookout in the hills was an option.... And it does not disappoint! I'm currently surrounded by chirping birds and stunning scenery (and a very nice coffee) - I hope your Sunday contains something a little different 🤗

31/03/2022

I'm incredibly grateful and super pleased with my new 'awesome' cards... I went looking for a better environmental solution to the 'ol plastic coated cards and also wanted something a bit special for people to enjoy.
I'm so glad I found - 🌱 they've been so incredible to work with and have created an even better product than I was expecting!! The process from start to finish was a joy, I'm so grateful for what we've created together...
So when you and the card are ready, you can plant it and grow chamomile 🌼

19/03/2022

It's been a long time since the last post and this re-brand has been a long time coming - looking forward to what's on its way xx big love to all

21/02/2021

Read it slowly 🧠

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