Did you know the self help section in Dymocks has changed to ‘Motivation’?! When you think about it, ‘Motivation’ has a much more positive spin on bringing out the best in you. Let’s break the word motivation down for the sake of curiosity. Motive: a reason for doing something producing physical or mechanical motion -ation:…
3 Ways to Wellness in Times of Change
So you’re feeling out of balance and some of the bananas you’ve been juggling in the air have fallen to the ground. Maybe you’ve taken to snacking on chocolate or chips, anything you can get your hands on to help you through the day? Oh and what was that you said about starting a new…
Fact or Fiction: Discover a Healthy Perspective on Body Image
“Body image is the perception that a person has of their physical self and the thoughts and feelings that result from that perception. These feelings can be positive, negative or both and are influenced by individual and environmental factors.” What is your idea of a great body? I like to think that a great body…
Behind the Scenes of Cirque du Soleil: Pilates Perspectives & Performance
Taking a dive into that tiny pool is a popular crowd pleaser in many a circus script. What does this have in common with Pilates and writing? Precision. For my latest article, I donned my goggle and snorkel, immersing myself in a fascinating world of Pilates and performance. The ‘Circus of the Sun’ delivered a…
Here’s How to Find Your Workout Mojo Just in Time for Summer!
If your workout is starting to feel like a chore, you may be missing the point. Got a pen and paper handy? Step one, write down why you workout. Does that reason make you smile or are you screwing up your nose and jumping on the shame train? I have good news, feeling the…
Overwhelmed? Learn Why Trusting your Body is the Ultimate Road to Health
Health seems to be an extreme sport these days! In my own humble opinion, it really doesn’t need to be. Some of the info out there is kinda scary! I like my coffee, but coffee enemas? Argh! Our bodies are super doopa intelligent and I think perhaps it’s easy to forget this when we’re bombarded…
How Perth Teas are Making Me “Curiouser and Curiouser!” – Lewis Carroll Alice in Wonderland
Cuppa’s are like a remote control for time, they make the world stop whizzing by just long enough to take a moment and reflect. As a writer, I need lots of time for reflection and introspection, this is my hub where ideas are made! Sometimes I think, I just want to sip a hot cuppa and…
Capturing Content: Why I Love New York the Home of Pilates
“With great power comes great responsibility, this is my gift, my curse – who am I? I’m…” A writer! Not unlike Spiderman, I scale the buildings of New York (in my mind) for a heightened perspective of the Big City. Using my X-ray vision (interview skills), I sense a story unfolding. I take to my laptop and…
Falling in Love with High Tea – Rochelle Style
The teenage girl lusting over the dreamy guy, it’s a well known, tried and tested recipe, and it works. Dawson’s Creek? Dawson and Joey, those swings, Sixpence None the Richer’s song Kiss Me lingering between the two longing teenagers. I invested so much into this love story that I played the song at my wedding….
Garnishfood Anniversary: Celebrating 2 Years & ‘Creative Geniuses’
What would a birthday be without a crowd to help you celebrate? This post is dedicated to you. Writing garnishfood started out as a creative outlet for me, and has grown into a place for readers to chillax, pull up a cushion and be entertained and informed. It is a great joy to write with the…
Here’s a Way to Take Charge of Stress and Improve Your Relationships
Today is Lifeline’s Stress Down Day! Stressing down has become a little hobby of mine and as many a meditation guru will testify, mastering relaxation takes practice. The Women’s Health Book, published in 2014 states that, “relaxation is a useful technique for stress management.” Delving into research on the primitive brain will give you a…
Learn How to Revive the Retro Salmon Toastie for Your 80’s Soirée
Babies of the 80’s are considered pretty retro these days. The other day I compared using Spotify for group fitness classes to the good ol’ tape deck set up from my childhood jazz and tap classes. My story was met with some blank looks, then a question, “how old exactly are you?” The old tape deck evokes warm memories…
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