The Myth of Multitasking

The Myth of Multitasking

Are you a list person? On the weekend my daughter was feeling a tad overwhelmed by all the items she had on her list. When she showed me the list, I noticed towards the top was Take a Shower. Do you really need that on your list I exclaimed?! Of course, what she was...
Racetrack or 4WD

Racetrack or 4WD

They say the way you drive says a lot about you. No idea if that’s true, but I’m sure it hints of truth, and if you’re not into cars I think you’ll still follow this analogy. Do you sometimes feel like you’re living your life in a racing car — driving very fast, but...
Christmas is Coming, Buddy!

Christmas is Coming, Buddy!

At the beginning of this year, I had the grand intention of having a hit of tennis once a week with my husband. Has it happened? Not once! What I’ve realised is, that unless we set the goal together and then commit to it by booking the course for a term, it...
How to Climb a Mountain

How to Climb a Mountain

Know anyone who’s done the Oxfam 100km walk? Or the 60km Coastrek? Or perhaps the Kokoda trail? I have a group of friends who, over the years, have shared many wonderful experiences completing some tough mountain, bush and coastal walks, yet what I’ve noticed recently...
No Nasty Little Surprises

No Nasty Little Surprises

Do you recall a TV advertisement from 1987 for Baygon? In my family, we used to have a big laugh about “flitting around the pots and pans cupboard”! The point was they would spray their surfaces so there were no “nasty little surprises” from cockroaches. (For those...