Julie Edwards

Thinking of going back to study or starting university? Here are a few ideas to help you get started.

PAWS - 'A' for Activity - Activity as Preparation: What Students Need Before They Begin

Finding Momentum: Start Before You’re “Ready”
My theme for this week and next is simple: discover an activity you enjoy or that moves you forward. It could be fitness, financial habits, career development, relaxation, or building new friendships—the list is long and personal.
The key isn’t to wait for perfect conditions or for the stars to align. The key is to start.
Pick one activity you’d like to pursue and begin today. Keep it small and specific:
- Fitness: a 15-minute walk after dinner.
- Finances: track your spending for three days.
- Career: update one section of your CV or LinkedIn.
- Relaxation: schedule a 10-minute breathing break.
- Friendships: message someone to set a coffee date.
Consistency grows from tiny beginnings. Action creates clarity. Start now, adjust as you go, and let momentum do its work.
❓What have you started, perhaps with some trepidation, that has become your passion? ‼️ ✌️❤️

Finding Momentum: Start Before You’re “Ready”
My theme for this week and next is simple: discover an activity you enjoy or that moves you forward. It could be fitness, financial habits, career development, relaxation, or building new friendships—the list is long and personal.
The key isn’t to wait for perfect conditions or for the stars to align. The key is to start.
Pick one activity you’d like to pursue and begin today. Keep it small and specific:
- Fitness: a 15-minute walk after dinner.
- Finances: track your spending for three days.
- Career: update one section of your CV or LinkedIn.
- Relaxation: schedule a 10-minute breathing break.
- Friendships: message someone to set a coffee date.
Consistency grows from tiny beginnings. Action creates clarity. Start now, adjust as you go, and let momentum do its work.
❓What have you started, perhaps with some trepidation, that has become your passion?

Attending the Queensland Small Business Expo today, inspired by the opening remarks from Patricia O'Neill, CEO of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce, and Hon Steve Minnikin, MP, Minister for Small and Family Business. The halls are buzzing with conversations, booths, and practical presentations. A valuable event for any small or family business looking to connect, learn, and grow.

Time to PAWS

Friday morning calls for a quiet corner away from the office — a place to check emails, write, and breathe for a moment. Kuranda is perfect for it: fresh air, good coffee, and a freshly made jam donut.
A small pause, a simple ritual, and a gentle reset before stepping into the rest of the day.

Check out the Eclectic Mix - this is our new Substack magazine.

https://open.substack.com/pub/julie255/p/getting-into-the-groove-part-three?r=7esiou&utm_medium=ios

Trying to work with this one deciding that the best place to sit is between me and the laptop 💻

Love that everyone stopped and let the cassowary and baby cross the highway 🐦