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lifestyle Archives - Caroline Jean-Baptiste

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Let’s get excited for a fresh slate!

2024-12-18T10:01:39+10:00December 18th, 2024|lifestyle|

I love this time of year. I make sure I’m organised early so that I don’t get caught up in the busy-ness of everything and so I can relax and just enjoy. My kids are excited for school holidays and Christmas. If I get to catch up with other family members and friends before Christmas, that’s great - otherwise there is always January. Work [...]

Let’s prepare for a strong finish

2024-11-13T10:04:24+10:00November 13th, 2024|lifestyle|

I love this time of year - it has a taste of the crazy without being full blown frantic. I can lull myself into a (perhaps false) sense of security that I’m on top of things. I can write my lists, prepare my budgets, get things sorted at work to reduce the last minute rush, support my team to finish the year strong, fill [...]

The special magic of holidays

2024-10-16T10:17:18+10:00October 16th, 2024|lifestyle|

Holidays seem to have a special magical power, don’t you think? Whether it’s booking them, going on them or getting home from them, they all hold their special powers of anticipation, excitement and contentment. They can be extravagant, cultural explorations to far off lands with the one/s you love most, simple trips away with a bunch of mates or a solo escape from your [...]

Is your home ready for summer?

2024-10-09T09:06:49+10:00October 9th, 2024|lifestyle|

Summer is fast approaching and our minds tend to turn to our outdoor space right about now. How is it looking? Do you need to invest time or money to make it more functional for relaxing or entertaining? It’s really important to think of your outdoor space as an extension of your home - whether it’s a balcony on your apartment or a yard [...]

How often do you practice self care?

2024-07-10T08:11:27+10:00July 10th, 2024|lifestyle|

It might be something as simple (and necessary) as going to the gym or for a long walk, getting a massage, practising meditation or locking yourself away with a good book for an hour. It might be something as indulgent as a trip to a health retreat or a weekend away with your best mates. Whatever it is, I'm here to remind you (and [...]

Are you still open to learning?

2024-05-29T09:29:33+10:00May 29th, 2024|lifestyle|

Who are your mentors? Who inspires you? Who do you learn from? As we get older I've found that our mind tends to shut down a little to learning because we kinda know a lot. We've got experience, we've achieved stuff, we've had successes. But, in my experience, I've found that I have so much more to learn. I just have to find the [...]

What’s the plan?

2024-05-22T08:23:12+10:00May 22nd, 2024|lifestyle|

What’s the plan? Are you an organiser or a “fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants” type? Planning is something that I either excel at or is a complete nightmare. In my experience, every good plan starts with a list. On the good days I power through my list, like a master of productivity. Totally unstoppable, laser focused and determined to tick off every item. It’s like I’m an athlete [...]

Time to slow down to achieve more

2024-05-15T08:22:40+10:00May 15th, 2024|lifestyle|

This morning I came to the big realisation that I’ve been running lately - not physically - just mentally. And I don’t like it. I’m trying to do too much - at work, at home, socially - the lists just keep getting longer and it’s adding unnecessary stress to my days. The song that plays on my alarm is “Last Request” by Paolo Nutini. [...]

My Magic Number

2024-03-06T08:23:28+10:00March 6th, 2024|lifestyle|

I've found that three is my magic number when it comes to planning. I set myself three big goals to accomplish within three years with check-ins every three months. And it works - for me. It's not too long, or too short, too many or too few. Are you an active goal-setter? Do you have a number or formula that works for you? I [...]

Christmas prep

2023-12-13T07:22:14+10:00December 13th, 2023|lifestyle|

I’m a real list girl and there’s no better time for lists than Christmas. I’ve just written my list to prepare our home for the onslaught of Christmas and school holidays with 4 boys in the house, so thought I’d share it with you. Clean out the fridge, because that thing is going to be pumping over the next 6 weeks. Get rid of [...]

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