Cre8ing Balance

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/

Welcome to the Queenstown Lakes Libraries website homepage. Library membership provides you with access to 15 libraries across the Queenstown Lakes District (QLDC) and Central Otago District (CODC).

04/01/2026

Change of Plans 🤍

I had planned to release my You Are Your Purpose course this week.

But after pausing… reflecting… and actually listening (wild concept, I know 😄), I realised it’s not the right time.

Right now, I’m genuinely enjoying the space.

The breathing room.

The chance to reflect without rushing to produce, launch, or prove.

And if I’m craving that… I have a feeling I’m not alone.

This course was never about pushing.
It was never about ticking boxes or keeping up.

It’s about reconnecting with yourself and remembering that you are not behind — you are becoming.

So I’m honouring the pause.

Letting things unfold with a little more softness and trust.

The course is coming.

Just not today.

And that feels exactly right ✨

01/01/2026

No goals today, no New years resolutions, no new habits to form or old ones to break.

Today is just for me. It's a new year, a new day and I am creating space between last year and this new one.

We constantly rush from one thing to the next without taking a moment to pause and reflect. To process and unwind.

I have always had high expectations of myself and a drive to make things happen. This year, I want to do more by doing less. Sounds counter-intuitive, but I believe the more joy you can find in your life and in yourself, the more unfolds without as much effort.

Whatever this year looks like for you, make sure it's full of joy, new experiences and empowering yourself by getting to know more about your mind, body and emotions. Choose kindness wherever you can and let go of whatever no longer serves you✨️

01/01/2026

https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/01/01/being-the-best-version-of-yourself-starts-with-self-belief-says-leadership-expert/

An extract from the best-selling Habits of High Performers, by James Laughlin who has coached business executives and elite athletes.

30/12/2025

Recently I bumped into a parent and their teenager. I asked them a few questions… but before they could say a word, the parent answered for them. Every. Single. Time.

And it reminded me of something simple but powerful:
There’s a stage in life when we need to speak for our kids — but there’s also a moment when we need to step back and let them speak for themselves.

Not because it’s easier.
Not because they’ll get it perfect.
But because their voice matters.

When we answer for young people, even with the best intentions, we send a quiet message:
“I’ll do the talking.”
But when we pause, wait, and give them space?
We tell them: “I trust you. Your voice is ready.”

Letting kids speak isn’t just about conversation — it’s about confidence, identity, and teaching them that what they say carries weight.

So next time there’s a long pause, a bit of awkwardness, or a teenager searching for words…

Hold the space.

Let them find their voice.

You might be amazed by what they say. 💛

29/12/2025

What’s my motivation?
Me.
Not a number on a scale.
Not a deadline.
Not someone else’s expectations.
Just me.
I want to be the best version of myself because our time here is limited — and I don’t want to look back with what ifs or I wish I’d… echoing in my head.
I want to live fully.
Move my body because it brings me joy.
Try new things even when I’m not sure I’ll be good at them.
Show up imperfectly but honestly.
Most of all, I want to be there for our daughter — not just physically, but energetically.
I want her to see that trying is success.
That finding your joy is success.
That being yourself is more than enough.
Because if she grows up believing that…
Then I’ve already won.

27/12/2025

100 parkruns.
3 years.
500km.

But this isn’t about the number.

It started as something to do on Christmas morning while waiting to open presents… and turned into community, volunteering, perseverance, and a whole lot of personal growth.

I didn’t show up every week feeling motivated.

I didn’t always run.

Sometimes I volunteered.

Sometimes I just got it done.

And every single step counted.

This milestone reminds me that consistency over time is powerful — and you don’t need to rush to get anywhere meaningful.
Here’s to showing up.
Again and again. 💛🏃‍♀️

26/12/2025

I found myself asking the question today: what is boxing day?

Boxing Day is basically the day after Christmas where people used to give boxes of leftovers, gifts, or money to workers and those in need. I LOVE THIS ❤️

Fast-forward to now and it’s mostly known as rest, recovery, and sales.

Think: gratitude… with discounts.

My day was spent trying out the new bathehouse in Queenstown and watching the line outside lululemon get longer and longer lol.

Maybe I need to start a new tradition for boxing day so that has more meaning....I will sit with that one 😀

WHAT DOES BOXING DAY MEAN TO YOU?

25/12/2025

Book 📚 #23 - 2025 ✨️

I'm not a big fiction reader, but my Mum sent it to me and told me it was a must read.

It's a beautiful story. Part of it is magical and the other parts express the challenges of teenagers, disabilities and generational trauma.

If your looking for a heartfelt read for the holidays, then I can highly recommend:)

24/12/2025

Christmas can feel warm and fuzzy…
and also lonely, heavy, or disconnected.

It’s often sold as joy, connection, and togetherness —
but for many, it amplifies what’s already there.

Loneliness doesn’t always look like being alone.
Sometimes it’s sitting at a full table and still feeling unseen.

Traditions can be beautiful —
but they’re meant to serve us, not trap us.

We’re allowed to question them.
We’re allowed to change them.
We’re allowed to choose what feels kind to us now.

If today feels different for you, you’re not broken or ungrateful.
You’re human.

Maybe the only question worth asking today is:
What would make this day feel gentle for me?

However today meets you — that’s enough. 🤍

23/12/2025

YOU ARE YOUR PURPOSE 2026

An investment in your time, your energy and yourself.

A year long commitment for those who want to get to know themselves more, to turn the focus inwards and to take your power back.

Starting January 2026✨️