My blogs are written from the heart. These articles are triggered by something happening in my life whenever the inspiration strikes! This generally means there is someone out there, somewhere, who needs to hear what I have to say. Life is always full of highs and lows and these blogs are designed to inspire and guide you as you take back control of your life to live with more Freedom.
Love and Gratitude,
LeisaQ
Holidays don’t need to leave you in Debt
Last week’s blog was about how a holiday can be a need and not a want, especially at this time of year when you’re burnt out, stressed out and ready to throw in the towel In this blog, I’m going to show you how you don’t have to put yourself in debt just to have a...
How a holiday can be a need, not a want for your sanity
As the school year comes to an end, I have noticed that the patience and tolerance levels of both the kids and I are wearing a little thin and in general, we are all just feeling exhausted.
Why do we deny ourselves happiness
How often do you hear yourself say, “I can’t afford that?” or “sorry I can’t make it, I don’t have the money right now?” Recently I was invited to an impromptu girls’ weekend to Melbourne and within 24hrs five of my closest friends had booked their flights and were...
The wound is where light enters
“The wound is the place where the light enters you” - Rumi No truer have these words been than this week. Ever had one of those days/weeks/months or even year where you’ve felt like throwing it all in? Well that was me earlier last week. Monday...
The Pain we hide on Mother’s Day
Since my first son was born, I used to joke that all I wanted for Mother’s Day was a day off from my kids. Now this statement might sound absurd to some, but to many, it’s probably going to resonate with your thinking as a Mum at one time or another. ...
Tackling Fear – Risk Vs Reward
Recently it dawned on me that when it comes to my business and taking risks, I’ve been somewhat fearless (okay, pretty damn fearless). Looking back over the past few years I started my business at a time when the Finance industry was taking a beating, which seemed to...
The Devil is in the detail
A few weeks ago I listened to a presentation about the different types of way we take in and process information. In the past I have read several books on similar topics, but this particular information was new to me but made oh so much sense. I recognised instantly...
The perils and cost of modern day birthday parties
I was talking with my youngest child today who has his 10th birthday coming up next month and of course we got on the subject of birthday parties. Internally I was already groaning because I just knew what was about to come next. Recently he went to a Ninja Warrior...
How to make sure you get it right Second time around
Over the past 7 years I have tried and failed miserably at trying to meet another long-term partner. Lately though, I noticed I’m not alone in my pursuit of another long-term loving relationship with not so long-term results. You see, I’m part of a single mums and...
What I wish I could tell my Twenty something year old self
The other evening I was having a quiet drink in a local pub chatting to a friend when suddenly this young attractive lady walked by and nearly got knocked over by my friend’s waving arms as he animatedly told me a story about how his ex-girlfriend and Mum got into a...
Educating Yourself After a Marriage Breakdown
When my marriage fell apart, after the initial shock, my first thoughts were “I get a second chance to be happy” and “Crap, I better go back and get that degree I quit if I’m to raise my kids for the next 15 years”. At the time, my boys were 19 months and 3 years old...
