11/05/2026
I just came out of a coaching session (for me) with my Matrescence Coach & off the back of Mothers Day & in a period of huge life transition in so many ways... I feel compelled to share more about matrescence. I've learned so much & continue to learn. I definitely was not taught this in school & haven't found it to be something widely spoken about either.
โWhat is matrescence?
Matrescence is the profound physical, emotional, hormonal, and social transition to becoming a mother, likened to the transformative period of adolescence.
I'm learning it doesn't happen the day we give birth. It begins when pregnancy does & it continues FOREVER (but the most profound changes are your child's age of 0-7)
I may even get some facts wrong in this post so I apologise! I've just finished listening to on the & highly recommend this ep for those wanting to understand more.
This isn't women's business. It's everyone's business. Also - Patrescence is a thing too so take a listen lads!
Personally, I felt I needed to engage someone like Claire almost a year into being a mum. I finally felt I could have my daughter looked after whilst I went to have my sessions & it was time to look after me. Only a few sessions in, the most profound learning for me is that "nothing is wrong with me" & that's a relief. Yep, I've been raging, crying, screaming, happy, grateful, so in love beyond belief - and all of that is part of matrescence. Part of the relief is having a name for this ginormous transition. I've also realised the transition isn't A โก๏ธ B. It's a huge squiggly beautiful mess ๐๐ซ
Ahh there's so much I could share. Mamas, you're all amazing. In any shape or form. And it's the mamas in my life who've helped me immensely. So much can't be put into words.
๐ธ Mothers Day 2026
Ok bye.
๐ฉท Chrystal
02/01/2025
January is not "too late" to reflect on last year!
I'm still reflecting & I invite you to do the same.
I took some time off for holidays so that put a pause to the reflection I started before Christmas & I've just picked it back up.
What's the rush?!
Answer: There is none. Take your time.
(Advice to self and you ๐)
It was a big year for me professionally & personally, & I bet it was for you too.
Because really - a year is always big. It's A YEAR!!!! A lot of time has passed. We're all a year older (hopefully wiser)
Just because it's Jan already doesn't mean your plan for the year needs to be set in stone. It also doesn't mean keep pushing forward without taking any time to pause & check in with yourself.
I'd love to help you out by gifting you my โจ 2024 reflections workbook โจ
Yes it's about reflection plus it helps you to refocus your energy and priorities, guides you through a holistic life check in, and finally setting an intention for the year ahead.
Swipe through for more ๐
Comment your fave 2024 emoji for your free copy!
25/12/2024
๐Happy Christmas!
From our little Balance HQ family to yours, we hope you have a wonderful day and week, heading into 2025 ๐
Slow down
Take your watch off
Enjoy the outdoors
Wear the ugly Christmas outfit
Eat amazing food
Turn your alarms off
Make yourself a special drink
Be present with loved ones
Much love,
Chrystal ๐โค๏ธ
23/12/2024
My 2024 theme was SIMPLICITY ๐ฟ I wonder what my 2025 theme will be?
With 9 days left in 2024, 2025 is coming in HOT my friends!
So it's a great time to choose your theme for 2025 to set the tone for the year & help you focus your time & energy where it matters most ๐
BUT FIRST - there's so much to reflect on from this year... Don't skip over reflection! I have a free download for you to help with this ๐ค
Why reflect?
๐๐ผ Declutter your mind
๐๐ผ Cleanse ready for your next chapter
๐๐ผ Identify opportunities for learning / growth by reflecting on the good times, tough times & everything in between
๐๐ผ Practice gratitude
๐๐ผ Make a commitment to yourself for the year ahead
This week I'll be reflecting on my 2024, the lessons, the celebrations, the growth and everything in between. (Let's just say the growth has occured in more ways that one ๐๐คฐ๐ผ)
If you want a copy of my FREE 2024 REFLECTIONS WORKBOOK head to the link in my bio & download your free copy ๐ซถ๐ผ
09/12/2024
The secret to living is GIVING so I'm sending 5 gifts to you!
(And Christmas is coming up..๐)
Here's the deets! ๐๐ผ
๐ Gifts are emailed, so join my email gang via the link in the comments to receive yours
๐ 5 Christmas gifts hitting your inbox between Dec 13 & Christmas
๐ For people who want to make changes in their career in 2025
๐ For people who want clarity on the future of their career (and life!)
๐ For people who want to take a moment to reset before a GREAT 2025
๐ People who want to build & maintain healthy habits
๐ People who want to know what drives them, their happiness, their decisions
๐ Range of gift types...let's keep an element of surprise before you unwrap them!
So head to the LINK IN COMMENTS if you want to get in on the giving action this year!
It costs you nothing and there's so much value, I promise ๐ค allow me to give, it feels fab!
๐คถ๐ผ Chrystal โค๏ธ
06/12/2024
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค ๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง.
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Each of the Employment Service Providers and their Coaches work with people to transform their lives through employment opportunities, an outcome I very much align with.
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I strongly believe that every human has something to offer, and finding this value and showcasing it to potential employers is where we as Coaches come in to support our clients. And although this workshop was called Resume Essentials - we went deeper!
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๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ค๐๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ:
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โ my triple threat approach to recruitment
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a person-centred approach and how we can get to really KNOW our clients (especially when they don't know themselves well)
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all things transferable skills
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how asking high quality questions leads to higher quality answers and why this matters
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changing perspectives on large work gaps
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Do's and Don't's of resumes including leveraging AI
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Thank you to Workforce Australia Local Jobs โ Perth North, Jodie Dutton and Cassie McIntyre for this opportunity, and well done bringing together over 120 people to attend the session! ๐
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See the comments for what attendees were saying...and check out Workforce Australia's full post on LinkedIn here:
Workforce Australia Local Jobs โ Perth North on LinkedIn: A big thank you to Chrystal Billings from Balance HQ, who presented anโฆ
A big thank you to Chrystal Billings from Balance HQ, who presented an online resume workshop designed especially for our Workforce Australia Employmentโฆ
28/11/2024
Feeling drained, burnt out, or out of balanceโand not sure why? ๐ฐโจ
Youโre not alone! Clients like Jess, Meagan, and Gemma have experienced incredible transformations by understanding their energy types and behavioural styles. ๐ (Swipe!)
๐ Jess gained clarity on where her energy was going and discovered what truly energised her. She now manages her energy better and focuses on her highest prioritiesโboth personally and professionally.
๐ผ Meagan found career clarity and validation through her eDISC analysis, which gave her the confidence to land her dream job! AND SHE DID!
๐ฑ Gemma used her profiling to identify her development areas and unlocked new ways to grow personally and professionally.
โจ The Extended DISC tool I use is a game-changer. It opens your eyes to how you can live and work at your best, sustainably and in alignment with what matters most. It's the bread and butter of my work, and I often recommend it to clients as a starting point when working together.
However right now this month...I'm offering a taste of the human behaviour profiling via my FREE QUIZ ๐
Ready to take the first step toward a more balanced, fulfilling, and energised life?
Start with my FREE quiz! ๐ป Link in bio ๐
No strings attached. You can do the free quiz and nothing more. My mission is to help you build awareness so you can enjoy your life and career more than you currently are, the better!
Give it a go ๐ค
21/11/2024
"Time management doesnโt exist...but energy & self-management do!" ๐คฏ
What do you think? Agree or disagree? ๐๐ผ
If you want to manage your energy and yourself betterโso you can boost your wellbeing and create more time in your life for what truly mattersโstart with my free quiz!
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More time & energy for family?
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More time & energy for a hobby?
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More time & energy to explore a side hustle?
Whatever it is for you, understanding your energy type and behavioural styles is the first step.
I've made my free quiz available this month for you! Your investment is 2mins and you'll get back many, many more! ๐๐ผ
And I'm thinking..heading into the busy holiday season, a little extra time & energy wouldn't go astray.
Link in comments to get started! ๐
14/11/2024
Equally stoked and surprised to be named among these fantastic Perth-based Coaches! ๐
Helping passionate, aspiring people who are stuck on autopilot to pause, gain clarity & become intentional about purposefully designing the life/career they truly desire - is something I'm so very passionate about.
Thank you Influence Digest
https://influencedigest.com/coaching/top-coaches-perth-2024/
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