To do list taking over your life? Time to balance the urgent with the not so!
I know this is not the topic of true inspiration, but something thing near and dear to me is organisation. More precisely – writing lists. You could say it’s a passion of mine. Being organised and...
View ArticleAre you Happy? Why you Should Keep a Gratitude Journal
Once you understand that you have sole responsibility for your thoughts, your whole life will change. Don’t worry, I’m not going to start talking about some hocus pocus, alternate way of thinking. Or...
View ArticleHow to Get More Done: the Two Minute Rule
It’s a generally accepted fact of life these days that everyone is busy. No matter who you speak to, they are go-go-go all week. In this desperate quest to be so busy generally things to do build...
View ArticleVisitor’s coming? How to Speed Clean your Home
I used to love having a tidy house. Piles of paper or books lined up perfectly. Tupperware (ok IKEA) containers with matched lids lined up in the cupboard. Knives and forks coexisting peacefully...
View ArticleTrying to Start a New Habit but can’t be consistent? You Need the Commit App!
You know when you want to start a new habit; you are super keen in the beginning. The first week or so is great, but then it becomes harder to be consistent. Feel like you just need a little poke each...
View ArticleDoes your Brain Run Away with you?
Sometimes I find it hard to be still. I mean really still – not just sitting still, but being mentally quiet as well. I have to work so hard at keeping my brain operating at a normal pace. It always...
View ArticleA Letter to my Dear Nan
My nan has dementia. It’s really bad now. There are things I want to tell her but I can’t. So I wrote her a letter. I’ll admit I had a hard time deciding whether to actually publish this…it’s so...
View ArticleDaily Planner Printable To Do List
As you all know by now, I love a good list. So much so, I thought why not put together a special Loulou Zoo printable daily planner! It has handy sections for your important tasks to do, goals for the...
View ArticleOne Simple Question You Can Ask to Improve Communication
Do you talk to your partner every day? I mean really talk. Not just “how was your day?” {insert vague answer here} type talking. Sometimes the pace we live at means (if you have a “traditional” 9 to 5...
View ArticleGet Organised for Christmas with my Easy Tips and Free Printable
According to my calculations (spreadsheet driven, naturally) there are seventy seven days until Christmas. That’s eleven weeks people. Have you thought about it? Would you hate me if I told you I’ve...
View ArticleWhy You Shouldn’t Watch the News
What would you say if I told you watching the news is no good for you? I know, stay with me… The daily news has been a part of my routine since I was a child. I remember how we had to be quiet at 6pm...
View ArticlePrintable Weekly Planner To Do List
As everyone loved my daily planner so much, I wanted to share a special Loulou Zoo printable weekly planner! As with the daily planner it has handy sections for your must-do tasks and goals for the...
View ArticlePrintable Weekly Meal Planner
I think it’s about time I published another printable! So here you have my printable weekly meal planner! Why not use my “Real Food Round Up” posts as inspiration to complete it? To download your copy,...
View ArticleNo New Years Resolutions – Your 5 Adventures for 2015
It’s a pretty normal thing as the year draws to a close for everyone to reflect on where they’re at and perhaps set some resolutions for the coming New Year. Resolutions that will have the best of...
View ArticleYour New Normal – January – Reducing Stress
Welcome to the first official habit to change in the “your new normal” series. As I alluded to in my first post, the theme for January is reducing stress. So how on earth do we do that with one change...
View ArticleYour New Normal March – Decluttering – Stop Buying Stuff
Here we are at the third month of the “Your New Normal” series, designed to help you make simple changes to become healthier and happier. Each month I share the theme; a habit to change and I post a...
View ArticleHow to Shop at a Farmers Market
I absolutely love visiting our local Farmer’s Markets. It’s so nice taking time out to shop for quality produce and know that you are supporting local farmers and businesses. Given that I’m a seasoned...
View ArticleWhat Living Out of a Campervan for 18 Days Has Taught Me
I wanted to share my thoughts on what living a simple existence teaches you. Technically I’m cheating by posting this now, as we still have a few days to go on our little camper van trip around the...
View ArticleYour New Normal June – How to Be More Mindful Using Meditation
It’s time for another dose of the “Your New Normal” series, designed to help you make simple changes to become healthier and happier. Each month I share the theme; a habit to change and I post a few...
View ArticleMy Latest Subiaco Farmers Market Finds
I’ve written previously about how much I love visiting the Subiaco farmers market, however due to moving house and then a holiday, until last weekend we hadn’t been for several weeks! You can imagine...
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