For many people, saving a deposit for their first home feels like a never-ending cycle. You’re working hard, putting money aside where you can, but between rising living costs and property prices, it can feel like the goalposts keep moving further away. What’s often missing isn’t effort — it’s options. A knowledgeable mortgage broker can help you understand what’s actually required in your situation [...]
Clutter or keepsake? If you’re anything like me, you’re great at holding onto things. Ideas. Opportunities. Documents. Furniture. That chair that might be useful one day. But when it comes to our homes, there’s a fine line between meaningful keepsakes and everyday clutter — and the difference matters more than we think. A keepsake has a story. It triggers a memory, an emotion, or [...]
Working remotely while raising your family sounds ideal — rolling out of bed, skipping the commute, and being there for school drop-offs or a midday hug. But in reality, it can quickly blur the lines between working from home and living at work. The key to keeping your sanity (and your relationships intact) is setting clear boundaries and rhythms that work for your household. [...]
Working from home sounds like the dream—no commute, no dress code, and coffee that doesn’t cost $6 a cup. But if your “office” is the couch, the bed, or the kitchen table, you’ll quickly realise it’s not exactly the most productive or healthy setup. The key is to create a space that tells your brain, this is where I get stuff done, while also [...]
Isn’t it great when your fave cafes are right next door to your office! As a small business owner, I love to feel part of the community in which I work. I like to know the locals and I like for them to know me. I want to give them my business and recommend them to my friends and colleagues. I want them to [...]
I was talking to a friend recently who had just moved from inner city Sydney to the Gold Coast of Queensland. He is quite a regimented, routine kind of guy. He gets up early (5am), meditates, goes for a walk, grabs a coffee, gets to work early, works hard all day, goes to the gym, goes home, has dinner, watches a bit TV or [...]
Do you want to reduce your environmental footprint and save money? Here are my tips for doing both at the same time without leaving home! 1. What’s your air conditioning doing? This is usually a big user of power and we’re used to having it set at 22°C or lower on a hot day. But, apparently, for every degree below 25 it increases your [...]
Do you have spaces in your home that make you feel immediately relaxed? Or energised and ready to get to work or exercise? It’s important to create a home that supports our intention, personality and lifestyle. A bedroom and bathroom that are relaxing. An office that is inspiring. A kitchen that motivates you to cook healthy meals. A dining area that’s comfortable to sit [...]
As the famous Daryl Kerrigan stated in the timeless classic movie, The Castle, "It's not a house, it's a home. A man's home is his castle." But how does your "castle" support your health? Is it really your castle or is a dilapidated relic in need of some TLC? So let's break this down into the health of your mind, body and spirit. Mind [...]
Happy New Financial Year! 🥳 🥂 This is usually only a date celebrated by those of us who work in finance, but I challenge you to join me in the fun. Let's go old school and grab a pen and notepad. Take a few minutes to write down your current financial situation. What's your mortgage or any loan balance? Credit card balance? Do you [...]
