Category: Personal Concierge

Mar 16
Are you Calendar Averse?

No, I don’t hate calendars. But there is something I hate about calendars and I’m wondering if you’re the same?

Mar 09
The 15 Minute Blitz To Get Things Done

It you often find it hard to get yourself or others motivated to get stuff done, then I want to share with you The 15 Minute blitz! It’s a favourite in our house, and I also use it for my work. f you’re looking for some extra support around home, and perhaps need  bit longer than […]

Feb 18
The Zero Inbox Rule

Have you ever had an empty inbox?! Are you sick of the overwhelm of your inbox? In this video I share how I do it, why I love the Zero Inbox Rule, and how I apply it to other areas of my life. If you’re looking for some extra support with your inbox, or anything on your […]

Jan 24
My Audible & Kindle Tips & Tricks

Anyone who knows me well knows that I’m an avid book reader. However, with a business and three young kids I was struggling to read as much a I would like. I also felt a bit of guilty buying yet another book. Yes, I know there are libraries but I just can’t help myself! And […]

Feb 11
My Favourite Family Planners

Following on from my previous post ‘5 Back To School Organisation Tips’ I’ve had a request to share my favourite family planners. “Hey Abbie, do you have any planner / Calendar recommendations for all the appointments / after school activities / weekly commitments for a family of 5…” Whether you prefer digital, or love old-school […]

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Jan 27
5 Back to School Organisation Ideas

First day back to school for us! In my dream scenario, I’m going to be super organised this year! If you’re needing a bit of inspiration like me, here are 5 back to school organisation ideas. 1. Lunchbox Planner I’m not one for mixing up the kid’s lunchboxes. Honestly, it’s hard enough to find things […]

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Nov 11
Christmas Concierge Services

I can't believe I'm already talking about Christmas! But if if I've learnt anything over almost 17 years as a personal concierge, it's that it is always best to get in early when it comes to preparing for Christmas! In this video find out how we can help you avoid the Christmas overwhelm this year!

Oct 21
The ‘What’s On My Mind’ List

A few months ago, I was smack bang in the middle of overwhelm. I wasn't communicating very well. Instead of was just getting frustrated, and wishing people (namely my husband Time) would just read my mind. Unrealistic and illogical of course, but I just couldn’t seem to get on top of things.

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Mar 25
Zoos and Aquariums who are Live Streaming

If you can’t go out and about, you can at least pretend to. From the comfort of your own home, you can visit Zoos and Aquariums all over Australia and the world! Those indicated with an * are from Australia.     Zoos Victoria Live Stream* We’re live streaming our zoo so you can enjoy […]

Apr 30
Gifts for Mum

Mum can either be the easiest person to buy for, or the hardest. We’re here to help! Below is a fantastic selection of all South Australian gifts to inspire you. And don’t miss our Ultimate South Australian Gift Guide – full of gifts for everyone and every occasion. Scroll down to see amazing jewellery, stunning […]

Feb 06
The Systems I Use To Keep Track

One of our clients sent us the following message. I thought it was such a great question, I wanted to turn my response into a blog post for all of you to read. Hi Abbie, I’m serving a few different masters at the moment and I need a sensible way to track my time as […]

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Dec 04
12 South Australian Food & Drink Gifts

In a state renowned for it’s food and drink, you simply can’t go past a South Australian produce gift. Here’s a small selection of the amazing options SA has! A Cheese Hamper   View this post on Instagram   Still Life #stilllife On the weekend we were working with Video Producer Justin Cribbes creating a […]

Nov 28
14 South Australian Gifts For Teachers

Are you needing a gift a teacher that’s just a little bit different this year? Well we’ve got you sorted! We’ve put together a list of 14 gifts, from South Australian businesses, as featured in our Ultimate South Australian Gift Guide. {Need help finding, purchasing, wrapping or delivering your SA gifts? Get us to help!}   […]

Nov 06
The Ultimate South Australian Gift Guide

Welcome to The Ultimate South Australian Gift Guide! At Lifestyle Elements we’re on a mission to make your life easier and help you find more time. Shopping for gifts can take a huge amount of time, but we’re here to help. We’ve created The Ultimate South Australian Gift Guide! This continually evolving gift list features […]

Nov 25
Christmas Things Your Personal Concierge Can Help You With

  You can check out our past posts here, here and here for 30 ideas on how to use a personal concierge. Today however, I wanted to focus on Christmas, seeing as it’s only 1 month until the big day!   1. Putting up the Christmas Tree Finished! I’m a bit in love! ?#personalconciergelife #personalconcierge […]

Aug 21
Even More Things Your Personal Concierge Can Help You With

  First there was 10 Things Your Personal Concierge Can Help You With, next, it was 10 More Things Your Personal Concierge Can Help You With! Well, today I have even more ideas for you – so now you’ve got no excuses – you know exactly how your personal concierge can help you!    1. Nailing the dishes! Before and […]

Jun 21
10 More Things Your Personal Concierge Can Help You With

  There are just so many ways a personal concierge can help you to tick off your to-do list. However, if you’re still looking for ideas, then, following on from our previous post 10 Things Your Personal Concierge Can Help You With, here are 10 more ideas! 1. Delivered a very special birthday cake 2. […]

Jun 14
10 Things Your Personal Concierge Can Help You With

  When people first find out about the existence of a personal concierge service, they are often overwhelmed. They’re often thinking, “Yes, it all sounds amazing, but how on earth could I possibly use the service?” Ultimately, the ways you can utilise our personal concierge service is endless. However, to get you started, here are […]

Sep 24
Beautiful Kitchen Organisation Ideas

[vc_column_text pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] As our October DDIY special is ‘Kitchen Coordination‘ I wanted to create a post that might provide you some inspiration for your own kitchen. Below are some examples of all the ideas I have collected on Pinterest which I think are genius, a quick fix, or simply beautiful. I’d love to know which […]

Sep 23
Dinner for Two…Without Leaving the House!

Clients of Lifestyle Elements are always coming up with new and fun ways to use our services and keep us busy and just last week, I completed a task for a client that was over a month in the making! This client (who will remain un-named for privacy!) was due to celebrate her 15th wedding […]

Aug 10
How She Does It by Rebecca O’Rourke

I often am asked how I manage my business and a young family and love sharing my tips. ~ Do what works for you and your family. There is no cookie cutter approach. ~ Get the right support and outsource time-consuming tasks such as cleaning and shopping. You can’t do it all! I use Lifestyle […]

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May 26
Winter – At Home To Do List

After four years living in my current home, there is a noise that my ears have trained themselves to hear louder than any other. At 3am on Tuesday morning I heard that noise…above the sound of the rain on the roof, I could hear the sound of water dripping THROUGH the roof and onto the wooden […]

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May 14
The Ultimate Don’t Do It Yourself

This week sees me exactly 10 months away from my wedding day! It is incredibly exciting to imagine the day to come – family and friends, pretty dress, future-husband at the end of that aisle – however for the first time in my life, thinking of an event 10 months in the future feels like […]

Apr 13
My De-Cluttering Progress

{NEW SERVICE Clutter Courier – At The End Of This Post!} A few weeks ago, I wrote about the Space Stress that is affecting so many couples around Australia (myself included!). With the help of some informative articles, I armed myself with a roll of rubbish bags, some great upbeat music and a very thick skin. […]

Mar 31
5 Non-Chocolate Easter Gifts

Easter Traditions Every family has their own holiday traditions that build and grow as their family does and Easter is absolutely no exception to this! When my siblings and I were little, the Easter Bunny came to do his rounds however, it was not just chocolate that he carried. Along with the chocolate eggs the […]

Mar 24
4 Tools To Get Rid of The Clutter

A recent article on Glam Adelaide by Hannah Pendlebury suggested that clutter in the home is the reason that many couples fight. Unfortunately, this rang a little bit too true for me! Oh-so Naive My fiancé Nick and I have been living together for nearly six years. When we first moved in together, I had […]

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Mar 18
The Non-Traditional Office Space

The work that we do at Lifestyle Elements makes for a very ‘non-traditional’ office setting! We are constantly in and out of the office and we all work from our own home office spaces, getting together to troubleshoot, brainstorm and work as team when required. I found a great article on Mind Body Green shared […]

Mar 06
The Women In My Life – Abbie

In our second post celebrating International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March, we acknowledge the achievements that women have accomplished throughout the years and also embrace the opportunity to re-assess where gender equality still poses an issue around the world. This year’s theme is #MakeItHappen, “encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women.” Following on […]

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Dec 04
The Ultimate Teacher Gift List in Pictures

After having such a great response to our Ultimate Teacher Gift List from many teachers, as well as parents, I wanted to put together a visual list of gifts, including prices and links to purchase them. Most of the items we have selected are available in stores so you can pick them up over the […]

Dec 04
Abbie, is it really that easy?

This week I attended our South Australia Telstra Business Women’s Awards Alumni Christmas drinks. I stood talking with Kym from Tour Barossa, whom I’ve now known for a number of years. She knew what my business was. She’d seen my Christmas promotion on social media. She is a busy woman who crammed a lot into […]

Nov 24
The Ultimate Teacher Gift Guide

UPDATE: Check out The Ultimate Teacher Gift List In Pictures! I have a lot of teachers in my life. At the end of each school year they often get quite a variety of gifts from their grateful students. Many times Tim and I are the beneficiaries of a selection of chocolates at his parents house […]

Sep 23
Book Review – On Becoming Fearless by Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington released her book ‘Thrive‘ earlier in the year. When I went on maternity leave, I wanted some books to read whilst I waited for baby number two to arrive, so I jumped online and searched for Arianna Huffington. I was pleased and surprised that Arianna has written numerous books. I had a bit […]

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Sep 09
3 Reasons Work Life Balance Isn’t The Answer

  “Work-life balance is a flawed concept. I don’t know a single successful person who feels like they have mastered the equation. Yet the myth of the perfectly balanced life haunts us.” Lisa Earle McLeod, Huffington Post   1. Work and life aren’t separate: No matter how hard we try, we can’t separate our work […]

Sep 02
3 Tips To Start Outsourcing

  Emma Isaacs, CEO of Business Chicks, is a huge fan of outsourcing. She says “I don’t understand why people wouldn’t outsource as much as they could – there’s no benefit in being a martyr. Even if it means losing out financially, what you gain – time with family – is worth much more.” I […]

May 08
Do you need dyslexia to delegate?

This morning I was at a Business Chicks breakfast with the amazing Sir Richard Branson. He regaled us with stories of getting a “bloody bum” when jumping off a roof in Las Vegas, and how the movie The Hangover is almost certainly based on a night he partied after the Melbourne Grand Prix! One line […]

Jan 16
Top 5 Posts of 2012

January is often a time of reflection, and for Lifestyle Elements it is no different. Although 2012 was quite a challenging year for us, it was also very exciting as more and more people discovered how a personal concierge could help them. Our blog was a big focus last year as we shared insights from […]

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Dec 06
10 Christmas Gift Ideas Under $25

We’re in December, and it’s the time when present shopping urgency starts to ramp up! Today we have a mixed bag of ideas for you to help you get that list ticked off. Do you have some other suggestions? Please comment below, and let us know what’s on your list – for yourself and others! [hr] […]

Nov 06
10 Christmas Gifts for the Ladies

Buying gifts for the women in your life is either the easiest thing (most women think so!) or the hardest thing (I’m sure the men would agree) to buy at Christmas.  Today I want to offer you some ideas and inspiration – plus I will be directing you to some wonderful websites with many other […]

Oct 24
10 Christmas Gifts for Toddlers

With Christmas rapidly approaching (yes as of the date of publication there are only 61 days to go!) we are focusing on making Christmas as convenient and streamlined as possible. Thus, I have decided to write a series of posts highlighting some gift ideas for a variety of people in your life. I will also […]

Oct 23
What I Would Have Said

I was recently honoured to be on of the finalists at this year’s Telstra SA Business Women of the Year awards. It was a thrill to be one of 3 finalists in the Marie Claire Young Business Women’s category, along with the winner Carmel Siciliano of Stile Interiors, and finalist Amy Van Dyk of ABT Advance […]

Oct 08
3 Retention Secrets for a High Performance Environment – Guest Blog

High performance environments are stressful workplaces, to say the least. When results are king, mediocrity is disdained and failure intolerable. Some employees burn out in the struggle to consistently meet the high expectations typical of these environments. Meanwhile, the individuals who thrive in these environments have intense ambition–and are always on the lookout for greener […]

Sep 03
Lawyer Turned Author Finally Finds Balance – Guest Blog

Many of us have a love-hate relationship with work. It defines us, it gives purpose. Without it we are in trouble; and yet it can be so difficult to control. As a barrister in the North-east of England for fifteen years I thrived on the adrenaline, the camaraderie, the clients and – yes, okay – […]

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Jul 23
How To Drop Out – For Just A While – Guest Blog

Over a coffee recently, a group of my friends was discussing a new “what the heck am I doing?” trend emerging among our cohort of working parents. The topic was sparked by one super busy-professional-mother-of-young-children friend who was continually interrupted by her not-so-subtle vibrating iPhone. Did I mention that she, like the rest of us […]

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Jul 12
On Having It All – Part 2

Following on from ‘On Having It All – Part 1’, Abbie discusses some ideas for the future of work life balance and how we can move this debate forward. [hr] Anne-Marie Slaughter’s article ‘Why Women Still Can’t Have It All’, has certainly stirred a now bubbling work life balance pot. From her perspective “the women who have managed […]

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Jul 11
On Having It All – Part 1

I was thrilled to be featured in the Sunday Mail article ‘Work. Life, Family And All That’, written by Genevieve Meegan (along with a gorgeous photo of myself and my daughter Harper, left). I was in very good company, sharing the page with Gale Edwards, Christine Zeitz, Suzy Reintals, Natasha Scott-Despoja and Antoinette Jones. The article […]

Jul 09
Technology To Save Time In Your Business – Guest Blog

Work related employee expenses are almost unavoidable in terms of running a business better, the act of keeping on top of piles of crumpled receipts, reimbursing, tracking and approving employee spending is a complicated and time-consuming task. We know it’s complicated and we like to make being an employer easy, so we made it easy […]

Jun 27
Why I Love Online Shopping

Ok, so that title makes me sound a little bit like a shopping addict, which I’m not. I don’t shop all that much online but when I do I love it! Why do I love online shopping? It goes hand in hand which what I love about being a personal concierge – saving time! Online […]

Jun 22
What’s Manipulating Your Life?

For my birthday Tim treated us to dinner and a night at the movies. We decided to go and see The Hunger Games, even though I had really wanted to read the book by Suzanne Collins beforehand – it’s just a general life policy I have to try to read the book before the film! However, this wasn’t […]

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Jun 13
Spoil your staff …. A lesson in reward & recognition – Guest Blog

When one of my Consultants left after 7 years I was excited for her. She was taking a big leap of faith and pursuing one of her life long dreams of becoming a paramedic. It was at her farewell when it hit me how important it is to reward staff on a random, yet regular […]

May 23
Balance Beam #18 – Galafrey Wines

Welcome to our latest ‘Balance Beam’ work life balance profile, brought to you by Kim Tyrer from Galafrey Wines in Western Australia. We have had such great feedback to our ‘Balance Beam’ posts. It is wonderful to have an insight into what other organisation’s are doing and be inspired to think more about what we […]

May 16
Balance Beam #17 – Wealth By Design

Welcome to our latest ‘Balance Beam’ work life balance profile, brought to you by Christie Rigg from Wealth By Design. We have had such great feedback to our ‘Balance Beam’ posts. It is wonderful to have an insight into what other organisation’s are doing and be inspired to think more about what we can do. Do you […]

May 11
Today Show’s Lisa Wilkinson on Work Life Balance

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the Crows Foundation Ladies Luncheon. The room was full of energetic, happy, generous women; it was a wonderful afternoon. The lunch was chock full of action, including an auction, a Liza Emanuele fashion parade, and a silent auction (which we were proud to contribute to). The highlight for me however, was […]

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May 04
5 Productivity Tools I Actually Use

I sit at my desk, iPad to my left, laptop in front of me, and a large monitor to my right. My iPhone is also at the ready, next to my physical notebook. Yes, I’m a bit of a gadget geek. I love testing out new software, having the latest Microsoft Office suite or trying […]

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May 02
What Mum Really Wants For Mother’s Day

Last year was my first Mother’s Day. I wasn’t sure what to expect. I think I was just looking forward to breakfast in bed or some chocolates or a nice lunch out (incidentally I was given a great book by Adelaide author Jane Paech, A Family in Paris). I got something even better. What I felt […]

Apr 18
What Time Is On Time? Guest Blog

As the guest blogger for Lifestyle Elements today I wanted to touch on time management with an etiquette spin and under this umbrella there is one of the most commonly asked questions I get: What time is on time to arrive for a meeting? There is a saying I love “On time is late” and […]

Apr 16
The Modern Woman – Guest Blog

I’m always interested when I hear women talking about how little time they have for the everyday things … especially themselves! Of course, I come from an era when women always had time! Although I do remember my mother rushing around to organise the house for when my father got home; she used to go […]

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Apr 13
Crazy Life Goals

We all have them. Or, if we don’t, we should get busy getting some. Yes, those crazy life goals where, on the one hand, you don’t believe will ever come true, and on the other hand, secretly can’t wait for! Yes, you know, those goals. I have them. Do you? My first goal is to […]

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Apr 04
A Great Relationship Is Like A Great Pair of Shoes – Guest Blog

How so you ask? Let me explain.  Now I know the girls will get this straight away, but guys, this can relate to you as well. Shoes come in so many different shapes, sizes, colours, and designs. They can be pointy, wide, long, or short, high-heeled or flat, boots or shoes, etc. Some will look […]

Mar 30
5 Great Road Trips Between Adelaide & Melbourne – Guest Blog

1. Adelaide to Naracoorte Adelaide to Keith Keith to Padthaway Padthaway to Naracoorte Adelaide is full of tours and picture perfect scenerywhere memories are made.  You can visit the Adelaide Central Market, which is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. This market is the largest produce market in the Southern Hemisphere. This wonder is sure to take […]

Mar 28
Balance Beam #16 – Consolid8

Welcome to our latest ‘Balance Beam’ work life balance profile, brought to you by Tanya Titman from Consolid8. We will be regularly placing our focus on organisations from Australia, New Zealand and around the globe who are implementing work life balance initiatives into their organisation. Our aim is to inspire you to seek greater work life […]

Mar 27
Lose The Frazzle – Guest Blog

Take this test to see how much of a Pro you are at juggling: Could you cook dinner, supervise homework, do a set of squats, clean the kitchen benches and have a phone conversation? Could you drive, listen to a business webinar, put your makeup on at traffic lights and do your pelvic floor exercises? […]

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Mar 26
5 Empowering Steps to Grow a Great Financial Mindset – Guest Blog

Money has been at the forefront of many people’s minds over the past few years with job instability, changes in tax, and decreasing pay cheques etc. It is understandable that the change in the economy has not passed without leaving a negative effect on our financial mindsets. However, I would like to instil the confidence to accept […]

Mar 23
7 Ways To Be More Efficient At Work – Guest Blog

Everyone has had one of those days – where you feel like you didn’t get anything accomplished at work.  I’ve been there myself.  You went to work, you talked to people, you wrote emails but you didn’t really get anything finished.   Why? Here’s a list of ways to rethink your workday so you’re more productive: […]

Mar 20
Returning To A Home Office

At the start of the year Tim and I were advised that the office space that we utilised was no longer going to be available. It wasn’t a complete surprise, and in one sense it seemed like perfect timing, as we were actually moving house the following week. However, one of the main reasons we were moving was […]

Mar 19
4 New Things To Outsource To Your Personal Concierge

“So, what types of things do you do?” This is a common question for a personal concierge and a difficult one to answer as the list is extremely long and extremely varied. In an effort to answer the question, here are 4 more ideas for how you might choose to use your personal concierge. 1. […]

Mar 15
Lifestyle Elements In The Media

We have been fortunate enough to receive coverage via a number of media outlets and blogs over recent times. In case you have missed these, here are the links below. You can also see all our media coverage since we started in 2004 by clicking here.   Lifestyle Elements launches Corporate Concierge Service In-Business Magazine […]

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Mar 14
One Change At A Time!

It’s about now that your new year’s resolution to be healthy is wearing off and the realisation hits that you can’t maintain this healthy lifestyle and do all the other things you want or need to do.  This whole idea of becoming healthy, losing weight, looking nicely tight and toned, eating right and quitting various […]

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Mar 13
The Perils of Outsourcing? Really?

Some of my concierge colleagues recently shared an article from the Sunday Herald Sun entitled ‘Experts warn of the perils of outsourcing your life’. “The perils of outsourcing? Really?” (For those of you who are Modern Family fans, picture Cam saying “Really Mitchell? Really?”). I ask you to please refer below for the definition of […]

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Mar 02
5 Reasons to Try A Corporate Concierge

Corporate Concierge services are still a very new concept in Australia and New Zealand. Many people view it as a luxury and can’t understand why they would offer a Corporate Concierge service in their organisation. We have had such positive responses from the organisations we have worked for that we wanted to share with you 5 […]

Feb 29
Balance Beam #15 – Tap4Health

Welcome to our latest ‘Balance Beam’ work life balance profile, brought to you by Rod Sherwin from Tap4Health. This post is another great example of how you can incorporate different work life balance initiatives into your organisation, in particular from the perspective of someone working a full-time job and growing their own business aswell. Would like your organisation […]

Feb 28
What Are Your Triggers? – Guest Blog

Triggers. We all have them. Whether they stem from a new relationship, a certain food, a distinct smell, a conversation, or even a TV program, they exist to show us that we may still have some healing to do in our lives. Our emotional wellbeing plays a huge role in determining the state of our […]

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Feb 27
Be A Leader – Take A Break!

“If you want to be an effective leader, start leading the way with regular breaks. “ This quote comes from the blog post ‘Take A Break! Bad Things Rarely Happen” by Tristan White, CEO of the Physio Co. which also happens to be one of Australia’s Top 20 Places to Work. It’s the final line in the […]

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Feb 24
6 Fitness Tips for Stay-at-Home Parents – Guest Blog

I often hear stay-at-home mothers saying they can never find time to exercise and often feel guilty that they can’t maintain their pre-baby exercise routine. Between breastfeeding, nappy changing and getting dinner ready, some parents struggle to even have a shower let alone get to the gym. Exercising whilst at home is possible; the answer […]

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Feb 23
5 Sure Fire Strategies to Overcoming Procrastination INSTANTLY & Effortlessly – Guest Blog

Do you Procrastinate? Based on some figures, it is estimated that as much as 95 % of the people are prone to procrastination. Amongst them, 20 % of them are chronic procrastinators. How is procrastination affecting your rewards and profits? Your plans for the Year, quarter? Procrastination is about putting off a task which we […]

Feb 22
Balance Beam #14 – Coffee Secrets

Welcome to our latest ‘Balance Beam’ work life balance profile, brought to you by Kailah Shannon from Coffee Secrets. Once again we provide you with a fabulous insight into an organisation implementing work life balance initiatives. Our aim is to inspire you to seek greater work life balance inside and outside your business. I hope you enjoy […]

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Feb 21
Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions Alive! – Guest Blog

On New Year’s Eve the clock struck midnight.  Firework displays lit the sky.  Celebrations with family and friends were in full swing and you may have even had your midnight kiss from that special someone.  2012 kicked in and with it comes the excitement of newness and dreams.  You make your New Year’s Resolutions with […]

Feb 17
Stuck In My Web #7 – Exercise & Productivity

I have just come across the concept of being a ‘serious’ individual on Emma Isaac’s blog ‘300kms in 30 Days’. Emma is the CEO of Business Chicks, and writes about Rowena Szeszeran-McEvoy (who has been on the BRW Rich List) and her concept of being a ‘serious individual’. Emma’s blog is about exercise and her taking the challenge […]

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Feb 16
Working At Home – Is it right for you? – Guest Blog

The vision of working at home in your PJ’s with fluffy slippers may be what pops into your head at first with the occasional break to watch Oprah. However in reality working from home is more demanding of you as an individual than any role where you have the support and guidance of co-workers. Is […]

Feb 15
Balance Beam #13 – LessMess

Welcome to our latest ‘Balance Beam’ work life balance profile, brought to you by Susanne Thiebe from LessMess. We regularly place our focus on organisations from Australia, New Zealand and around the globe who are implementing work life balance initiatives into their organisation. Our aim is to inspire you to seek greater work life balance inside and […]

Feb 14
Is a Corporate Concierge right for your organisation?

The number of organisations utilising the services of a Corporate Concierge is still relatively low in Australia. In fact it is quite difficult to get real data on organisations who have implemented a concierge service. “That’s because we don’t need corporate concierge services!” I hear you say. In America however, many organisations are starting to realise […]

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Feb 13
How To: Making A To Do List – Guest Blog

I’ve been making to-do lists for as long as I can remember.  Work stuff, personal stuff, blog stuff…you name it…I’ve made a to-do list about it.  But I understand that not everyone does this and it may not come as easily to others.  So I’m going to give you some of my list-making secrets. It’s […]

Feb 09
Mishaps & Mayhem of a Gluten Free Life – Guest Blog

Even as a child, I can recall lying on the floor in agony until the pain subsided, the doctors always put it down to a rumbling appendix or a lazy bowel. As I got older I was diagnosed with IBS, by my GP, even though I didn’t meet a large majority of the criteria, thus […]

Feb 06
Happiness & Productivity

I was inspired to write this post after reading Gretchen Rubin’s interview with Rachel Bertsche on her blog The Happiness Project. In the post Gretchen asks Rachel a number of questions around happiness, one being ‘Is there a happiness mantra or motto that you’ve found very helpful?’ Rachel’s answer was the inspiration for this post today – “These […]

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Feb 02
Exercise – Spice It Up! – Guest Blog

As a personal trainer and an exercise lover, I’m often asked what is the best exercise option. Here is my research to date… I have Stepped into Life (great if the sun is shining, but not if the sun shines too much and you have run away kids), had a work out in 30 minutes […]

Feb 01
Balance Beam #11 – Barossa Fine Foods

Welcome to our latest ‘Balance Beam’ work life balance profile, our first from South Australia, brought to you by Stephan Knoll from Barossa Fine Foods. We will be regularly placing our focus on organisations from Australia, New Zealand and around the globe who are implementing work life balance initiatives into their organisation. Our aim is to inspire you […]

Jan 26
Part Time Work Requires Full Time Thinking – Guest Blog

I work part time from home, which has it’s positives and certainly it’s challenges. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the differences between working full time and part time. I’ve come to realise it’s not just about the physical hours you put in, there is a mental or ‘thinking’ component that has to be considered. My biggest challenge as a […]

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Jan 25
Balance Beam #10 – Bennetts Boots

Welcome to our latest ‘Balance Beam’ work life balance profile, brought to you by Amanda Tallent from Bennetts Boots Wide Calf Boots. It provides a great insight into the work life balance issues of organisations with seasonal staff. We will be regularly placing our focus on organisations from Australia, New Zealand and around the globe who […]

Jan 23
Why Gratitude Is So Important – Guest Blog

You have probably heard of this huge word ‘Gratitude’ a millions of times but maybe felt like me at times that it must be just a big ra ra and didn’t really have an effect on our lives. Boy was I wrong when I started to look into this a bit more…… The first thing we […]

Jan 20
Stuck In My Web #5 – Books, Books, Books

This week’s post was inspired by the following stop-motion video, which I discovered via mamamia.com.au. Please take the time to watch it. It is beautiful. Here is the story of the video: “After organizing our bookshelf almost a year ago (http://youtu.be/zhRT-PM7vpA), my wife and I (Sean Ohlenkamp) decided to take it to the next level. We […]

Jan 19
Tips for Summer Health – Guest Blog

Summer is the season filled with abundant energy, long days and sunshine.  This is the most yang time of year.  Summer is about expansion, growth, activity and creativity.  Long hot days and balmy nights – it is the season of abundance. The energy is rising and expanding providing us with endless expressions of power and […]

Jan 18
Balance Beam #9 – Spot The Dog Walker

Welcome to our latest ‘Balance Beam’ work life balance profile, brought to you by Katrina Nelson and Lisa Nisbet from Spot The Dog Walker. How are you been enjoying our ‘Balance Beam’ series so far? We would love to hear from you. It is great each week to read about what different organisations are doing around Australia and […]

Jan 16
Get Sorted – Organise Your Life – Guest Blog

Stuff We’re increasingly surrounded by the stuff. Stuff to be sorted in the kitchen cupboards, in the wardrobes, on the desk, stuff to be done tomorrow, next week, by the end of the year, ad infinitum. And if truth were told, a great deal of this stuff in our lives is not absolutely essential and could in […]

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Jan 13
Stuck In My Web #4 – Top List of the Top Lists 2011

As I started thinking about what I have been reading on the web this week, I realised, due to the fact that we are still at the start of January, and a lot of people have returned to work, that we have been bombarded with a lot of 2011 Top Lists. So, what better way […]

Jan 11
Balance Beam #8 – Forage Ceral

Welcome to our first ‘Balance Beam’ work life balance profile for 2012, brought to you by Rebecca Bastiaensz from Forage Cereal. We have had a lot of positive response to our Balance Beam series, and look forward to presenting you many more organisations who are implementing work life balance initiatives into their organisation. Our aim is to inspire […]

Jan 10
Super Giggle & Super Hoot – How Super Are You?

Yes, I’m actually writing a blog post about Giggle & Hoot! And no, 12 months ago I had no idea who Jimmy Giggle & Hoot The Owl were! For those who don’t have kids or grandkids, or who are reading this blog post outside of Australia, Giggle & Hoot are TV presenters on the ABC’s […]

Jan 09
Top Posts of 2011

I thought I would recap our posts from 2011, highlighting some of the more popular ones, and some of my favourites. I would love to hear your thoughts, and if you think any others should be added to the list, please let me know! Please leave your comments below.   2011’s Most Popular Posts Lessons […]

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Dec 16
Stuck In My Web #2 – Things I’ve Collected This Week

This week the focus of my collection is thanks. It was purely coincidental for the most part, but seems appropriate at this time of year. I hope you enjoy them! Spread A Little Joy Today – by Emma Isaacs of Business Chicks, and someone whom I have had the pleasure of meeting personally and keeping in touch […]

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Dec 09
Stuck In My Web #1 – Things I’ve Collected This Week

The internet is a treasure trove of information, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming. On occasion I’m going to pull together some of the interesting, funny, quirky or poignant items that I come across and share them here with you. If you discover anything you think our readers would enjoy, please feel free to […]

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Dec 09
Respecting Other People’s Time – Guest Blog

I grew up in a home where being late was not an option. If we had to be at a certain place at 3:00 p.m., then we were at that certain place at 3:00 p.m. For a short time, I believed that everyone was like that. I believed that no one was late, that everyone […]

Dec 07
My [im]balancing Act – Guest Blog

As a mompreneur balance is something that I consider often – whether it is more or less than any working mom is also something that I consider. It does seem to be a much sought after result – balance is something that I have been chasing my whole life – balancing my studies, friends, chores, job […]

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