5 TIPS FOR BECOMING MORE "REAL" - Cresting The Hill
5 tips for becoming more "real" - discovering and owning who you really are| Cresting The Hill
5 tips for becoming more "real" - discovering and owning who you really are| Cresting The Hill
Acting graciously allows us to let go of judgement and expectation and that in turn allows room for gratitude for all that we have in our lives. #grace #gratitude| Cresting The Hill
Increasing enjoyment in life can be as easy as engaging and connecting with others - at our own pace in our own time.| Cresting The Hill
It's time to stop worrying about everything and overthinking it all - it's time to be fearless and fabulous!| Cresting The Hill
The fourth letter in my A to Z of how I'm going to achieve "More" in my life this year.| Cresting The Hill
What if the changes in my values and deciding to place my needs first, mean I die alone with my cat?| Cresting The Hill
How the simple sentence "don't pick up the monkey" changed my stress levels| Cresting The Hill
I'm learning to re-define the word detachment - focusing on self-care and boundaries| Cresting The Hill
5 simple choices to help you find a life of satisfaction and contentment| Cresting The Hill
How do we begin to live with joy as our natural default in a busy and sometimes messy world?| Cresting The Hill
It's time to recognize the hard work that's gone into preparing for the life we have now. We've earnt the rewards we're reaping.| Cresting The Hill
What do you do when you're between things? When you've moved on but haven't arrived yet? You are in a season of waiting and growing. Don't settle - just wait. #midlife #change #waiting| Cresting The Hill
What does it mean to live our truth and to speak our truth? We can live authentically and without hurting others if we're brave enough to own our truth and to be accepting of the differences others bring to the table. #inspiration #truth| Cresting The Hill
What does "genteel poverty" look like in the 21st Century? I think it's about consciously choosing a simple way of life, detaching yourself from consumerism, and living a life of contentment. #midllife #genteelpoverty| Cresting The Hill
How do we develop self-confidence? The two key starting points are eye contact and a smile. Confidence grows with every positive interaction we have. So look up and smile! #lifeinspiration| Cresting The Hill
Sometimes a door closes in our life and we realize it's a pivotal moment when we get to choose a new path and leave behind an old way of living. It's a good thing and something to embrace with open arms. #midlife #closeddoor| Cresting The Hill
Yes, you can stop working in your 50's. You need to choose what's right for you and stop seeking validation from others. Choose wisely and be confident in your ultimate choice. #earlyretirement #midlife| Cresting The Hill
The key to a balanced life is to include a regular "Do-Nothing" Day - a space of time to chill out and step away from the busyness of the world.| Cresting The Hill
Life is like a river - we can wear ourselves out swimming against the current, or we can choose to go with the flow.| Cresting The Hill
Retirement isn't a contest to see who's the busiest or whose bucket list is the longest. It's okay to be unbusy and relaxed.| Cresting The Hill
Have you wondered what retirement will be like? Are you worried you'll be bored? There are certainly changes that come with it - but they're all good and boredom isn't one of them! #midlife #retirement| Cresting The Hill
As the cliché goes, “happiness is an inside job” and contentment is entirely up to you.| Cresting The Hill
Midlife is the time to stop apologizing for who you are - stop living small and start living large!| Cresting The Hill
None of us get to determine what life events are in store for us (good or bad) but we do get to choose how we react or respond to them. I'm choosing positivity and gratitude. #midlife #happiness| Cresting The Hill
midlife blog choosing happiness| Cresting The Hill
When we start noticing the small joys in our everyday life, we find happiness creeping quietly into our world.| Cresting The Hill
Let's choose to be fabulous. I'm not talking about trying to be an over the top fashionista, or a flamboyant flamingo - just your very best self.| Cresting The Hill
2017 is the year of contentment - saying "I am enough, I have enough"| Cresting The Hill
Neurographical art is perfect for a non artist. It creates mindfulness and peace without having too much structure or the ability to draw skilfully.| Cresting The Hill
3 areas of life to cultivate and focus your energy into that will lead to you thriving in Midlife.| Cresting The Hill
3 great tips to cultivate creativity in all areas of your life - Fuel, Ritual, and Practice.| Cresting The Hill
Adult colouring in reduces anxiety and stress, and creates focus. It helps replace negative thoughts with pleasant ones.| Cresting The Hill
It's never too late to become creative - according to research we have a second peak at 57. What are you doing to make the most of your second wind? #creativity| Cresting The Hill
Happiness Choice #6 - Choose to be Grateful for the life you have| Cresting The Hill
This year I've wanted to live from a heart-centered worldview - to be calm and grounded on the inside.| Cresting The Hill
I've learned to not care about what people think of me. I know who I am, I know what I stand for, and I know the things I do.| Cresting The Hill
STEP #7 ON THE JOURNEY TO HAPPINESS ~ STOP WORRYING| Cresting The Hill
Are you allowing worry to control your emotions, or are you learning to respond more thoughtfully to life's upsets and upheavals?| Cresting The Hill
These are the lessons I've learned over the years from when I published my first blog post until now.| Cresting The Hill
Who is the Proverbs 31 woman? Why I don't like her very much. And why it's time she stopped being a role model.| Cresting The Hill
What do you do when you lose your happiness? How do you find it again?| Cresting The Hill
It's okay to say no If you don’t want to do it, If you’re already over scheduled, If you don’t have the time, If it doesn’t fit your values, If you feel forced to say ‘yes’, If it makes you uncomfortable, If it makes you unhappy #quotes| Cresting The Hill
Midlife Musing - Stop looking for reasons to be upset and offended - give others the benefit of the doubt| Cresting The Hill
Midlife Musings - a question I ask myself is How Full Is My Glass?| Cresting The Hill
Happiness Choice #9 - Learn to say "No" without feeling guilty| Cresting The Hill
Happiness Choice #12 - Don't take things personally - it's not all about you| Cresting The Hill
Midlife is a time when we stop worrying about pleasing other people and start focusing on pleasing ourselves.| Cresting The Hill
Step #3 on the Journey to Happiness ~ Choose Your Story - stop focusing on the bad stuff and start looking at your blessings| Cresting The Hill
STEP #12 ON THE JOURNEY TO HAPPINESS ~ IT'S UP TO YOU!| Cresting The Hill
A blog about replacing Midlife Crisis with Midlife Connection and Contentment| Cresting The Hill
Why do some people retire as soon as they can, and others continue to work for years longer than they need to?| Cresting The Hill
What are Glimmers? They're the opposite to triggers and can be used to change our brain's response to remembered trauma.| Cresting The Hill
Choose to be happy despite your circumstances and here's why it works. Happiness is always a choice. Don't let you circumstances or the moods of the people around you, steal your joy. #happiness #choice| Cresting The Hill
What causes stress in Midlife? Maybe it's trying to do or be something that is in conflict with our true self? #stress #midlife| Cresting The Hill
The 6 qualities I value in my close friendships are: consistency, inspiration, encouragement, cheerleading, spiritual guidance and reciprocation.| Cresting The Hill
Easter can be a time of family, fun, fabulous weather, food, and faith - such a special season of the year.| Cresting The Hill
Becoming un-busy in Midlife means leaving the stress behind, slowing the pace, refusing to compete, and living life with freedom and joy. #midlife #unbusy| Cresting The Hill
Are you tired of hearing about how busy everyone is in retirement? Why not focus on becoming un-busy and become part of the unbusy and slow movements that more people are choosing every day? #slow #unbusy #retirement| Cresting The Hill
Step #3 on the Journey to Happiness ~ forget your fear and try something new| Cresting The Hill
Life upheavals and challenges can feel similar to the chaos and disruption that come with a home renovation.| Cresting The Hill
It's time to stop looking at the worst case scenarion and start looking for the best outcome| Cresting The Hill
don't worry - be happy (and stop being a drama queen)| Cresting The Hill
How do you cope when life throws unexpected curveballs and your plans appear to be in disarray?| Cresting The Hill
Paper art collage - something to try when you want to be creative but don't see yourself as being "artistic"| Cresting The Hill
When you reach the second half of life you reassess and renew. Old ideas are discarded and a new you emerges.| Cresting The Hill
I've learned to define my boundaries by a) What I'm responsible for and b) What I'm NOT responsible for and I thought I'd share how I'm breaking that down at the moment. It's where I'm drawing my line in the sand.| Cresting The Hill
The second letter in my A to Z of how I'm going to achieve "More" in my life this year.| Cresting The Hill
STEP #6 ON THE JOURNEY TO HAPPINESS ~ LOWER YOUR EXPECTATIONS| Cresting The Hill
We live in a world where everyone shares their highlight reel. We need to remind ourselves not to get caught up in the "compare and despair" spiral.| Cresting The Hill
Life isn't perfect, but it's full of perfect moments every day. Let's look for those moments, and live the best life we can every day.| Cresting The Hill
Do you feel that "good things just happen to you"? We need to aim towards positivity to combat our natural negativity bias.| Cresting The Hill
Slow living isn't about lying around contemplating your navel all day, it's about finding balance and living life at a pace that flows.| Cresting The Hill
My journey through total hip replacement surgery and recovery afterwards.| Cresting The Hill
Living with chronic pain is a lot more bearable if you give yourself grace, practice patience, live in the "now", be grateful, and stay positive.| Cresting The Hill
Living with adult hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis when you're not "old". How that impacts daily life and what can be done about the pain.| Cresting The Hill
As I reach a milestone birthday, here's the six things that matter most for the decade ahead.| Cresting The Hill
I want to count my blessings, look for the positives, focus on the little glimmers of joy, and just take delight in the moments.| Cresting The Hill
It's time to stop second guessing ourselves and to give up listening to our inner critic. We're capable of so much more than we know.| Cresting The Hill
It's finally okay to lighten up on myself a bit and enjoy the little pleasures of life more. I'm kicking guilt and feeling unworth to the kerb.| Cresting The Hill
What do you want to be and do as you enter the 3rd third of life? Here's some thoughts on life after 60.| Cresting The Hill
Focusing on equanimity and inner peace has been a great tool in dealing with life when it hasn't gone quite as planned.| Cresting The Hill
Sometimes we feel that we need a change or a challenge. If life chooses to offer you one, be brave enough to take a risk and see where it takes you.| Cresting The Hill
Midlife is a process of unraveling so we can learn who we really are. Let go and live lightly.| Cresting The Hill
I'll always choose to spend time with a friend who is there for me “no matter what" rather than with someone who treats me poorly.| Cresting The Hill
Do you tend to take things personally? Are you hurt by the opinions of others? Maybe it's time for a different approach.| Cresting The Hill
It has taken me 60 years to unravel my self-worth from the need to be constantly productive and busy. It's time to measure my worth differently.| Cresting The Hill
Sometimes we hit a wall and need to take a step back for our own mental and spiritual wellbeing....while we wait for things to improve.| Cresting The Hill
Are you living life on purpose? Is the second half of life shaping up to be all you'd hoped for? How does living intentionally look to you?| Cresting The Hill
Looking back at March, April and May 2024 - autumn in Australia - and highlights of what I've been doing during that time.| Cresting The Hill
When you love your car, but feel like it's time for a change, why not consider vinyl wrapping? It's like getting a new car for a fraction of the cost| Cresting The Hill
What are you rooting your life into? Is it producing good fruit that you can share with others?| Cresting The Hill
Are you in the process of becoming truly yourself? Have you noticed changes in the second half of life? Do you feel that you're more "you" now?| Cresting The Hill
In a world where we surround ourselves with so many commitments, so many people, and so much busyness, what would we gain if we let some of it go?| Cresting The Hill
There is a huge difference between scarcity and simplicity - one comes from necessity, the other from choice.| Cresting The Hill
What happens when we're disappointed, and our hope feels lost? Do we give up? Do we step back? Do we take it one day at a time?| Cresting The Hill
Finding the perfect Word of 2024 - Equanimity - a sense of being calm and centred within myself. Not buffeted by the storms of life.| Cresting The Hill
