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☕️Hot Chocolate season in Melbourne ☕️

This w end I chose joy over discomfort — and it was worth every uncertain step. 💃

I’ve been thinking about this question:

⚖️ Is the cost of joy a little discomfort?

Or…

✨ Is the reward of stepping into discomfort the joy waiting on the other side?

Recently I’ve been reflecting on what truly lights me up, and without a doubt, a little spin on the dance floor is right up there.💃

So this weekend, I made it happen. I stepped outside my comfort zone, said yes, connected with some like-minded women, and joined them at an awesome afternoon dance party.

And honestly? It was exactly what I needed.

Sometimes we have to move beyond our usual routines to create space for the things that bring us joy. If we wait until it feels completely comfortable, we might miss out on the moments that make us feel most alive.

Was it worth it?

Absolutely. 💃✨

What brings you joy? And what are you willing to do to keep it in your life?




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Sunday night in St Kilda. Got to have a cheeky Shiraz to warm the cockles of my heart 🥰

💡I think one of the biggest lessons to learn is that boundaries aren’t about keeping people out—they’re about making room for what matters most.

👩‍🏫I also know that the right people won’t need you to abandon yourself to keep them comfortable.

⏳A work in progress but every small boundary I honour feels like choosing myself a little more. 🤍

⁉️ Have you ever stopped & realised you were so busy making everyone else happy that you couldn’t answer this question, ‘What do I actually want?’

🌅Stunning weather here in Melbourne for the most part this winter
(Photo from a few nights ago)
🧣Feels good to get out and clear the head at the end of the day when it would be easy to stay indoors.

🙏Movement, fresh air & a lovely sunset

🤔I’ve been thinking about this quote lately.

Knowing yourself isn’t just discovering what you like or what you’re good at. It’s having the courage to be completely honest with yourself.

⁉️It’s asking:
What am I pretending not to know?
What am I afraid to admit?
Am I living according to my values, or according to other people’s expectations?

🗣️Self-awareness isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it means acknowledging that you’ve been seeking validation instead of connection. That you’ve said yes when you wanted to say no. That you’ve stayed quiet to keep the peace. That you’ve shaped yourself into someone you thought others would accept.

That kind of honesty can feel confronting.

But it’s also where freedom begins.

⚖️Because the more clearly you see yourself—your values, your fears, your patterns, your strengths—the less you need the world to define you.

You stop chasing approval and start choosing alignment.

Maybe that’s why knowing yourself is one of life’s greatest challenges.

It asks you to trade comfort for truth.

And in doing so, it gives you back your identity.

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It’s like an invitation to start fresh no matter what yesterday was like, the chance to wipe the board clean with a smile on our face and a fresh perspective.

It’s a choice & a decision that can be really tough when we’re in the thick of it all.

Chin up, try and even find a reason to get a smile on your dial even for a moment.

Birthday weekend road trip💜

Taking on a challenge 🏃‍♂️

Revisiting places I love 📸

Remembering those who are no longer here 🪽

Being present 🏞️

✅ I like to think leadership is leading by example, leading along side, showing possibilities.

🚫 It’s not micro managing or pushing or checking up or taking over.

✅ It’s planting the seed of expectations of leaderships within your team to demonstrate you believe in their capabilities.