The Second 50

Making change

August 13, 2024

Say what?

What is a word you feel that too many people use? Lit. Riz. Flex. Ardorbs. Anything from the Tik Tok et al vocabulary. Enough. Urgh. Please just mean what you say, say what you mean. Speak well, friends. Continue reading

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August 12, 2024

Where did the weekend go?

Before I know it, it’s Monday morning, and the working week begins again. I’m fortunate. I have a great job and work with terrific people, but I confess I’d love a 3 day weekend every now and again. If I had an extra day, I promise I wouldn’t waste it. I’d be so productive my… Continue reading

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August 10, 2024

Do you eat a breakfast of champions?

What is your breakky habit? Do you eat a nutritious meal to fuel your day, do you ‘grab and go’, or do you skip what they say is the most important meal of the day? I try to have breakky every morning. Generally, a high protein yoghurt, cereal, or a piece of fruit. Oh yes,… Continue reading

Health and Wellness, Making change

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August 8, 2024

I’m a work in progress

I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can improve my focus and well-being. Life is so busy that it requires a combination of strategies to help manage distractions, build mental endurance, and increase self-awareness. Here is what I’m doing or exploring. I know being focused takes time and practice. I’m definitely a work in… Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness, Health and Wellness, Making change, Self-development

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August 7, 2024

Thank you, friends

500 LIKES. Wow, I’m so grateful!! I started this blog for me. A little corner of quiet in the madness that is the online world. But little by little, a small, friendly audience has formed, and I’m so thankful you are here. I appreciate each and every view, like, comment. It’s an acknowledgement that, yes, maybe sometimes… Continue reading

Gratitude, Happiness, Health and Wellness, Making change, Self-development

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July 22, 2024

Time to recalibrate

What would you change about modern society? I’d be taking a fresh new look at how our taxpayer funds are distributed and ensuring that there are adequate dollars allocated for healthcare and homelessness. It’s not to say that other policy areas are not important. In fact, many policy areas are just as critical as medicine… Continue reading

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July 16, 2024

Social media is my cryptonite

Which activities make you lose track of time? Social media has long been my cryptonite. But I’m sure I’m not the only one. I’ve got accounts everywhere. Tik Tok, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter / X, Instagram, Pinterest, What’s App. Multiple pages, groups, accounts. I’ve tried them for personal and business. And I’ve wasted a lot of… Continue reading

Gratitude, Making change, Self-development

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July 15, 2024

Amazon. We might need a time out…

Over the past fortnight I have been sifting and sorting items with a view to de-cluttering. I’m employing the tried and tested method of throw it, donate it, or sell it. All with the aim of reducing the quantity of unused things in our house that have been jammed in the back of cupboards for… Continue reading

Gratitude, Making change, Self-development

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July 10, 2024

Early starts for the win… but only on holidays

What time do you go to bed and wake up currently? Work days: 5.30 am wake up (urgh!) 10 pm close eyes Weekends: 7-8 am wake up 11 pm (ish) close eyes Holidays: 5-6 am depending on where we are (if we are away), we might want to get an early start to travel the… Continue reading

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July 7, 2024

We can do better. Yes, you and me! Well, mostly me.

Makes me laugh. And cry. These memes, gifs, images, motivational posts, inspirational quotes. My social media accounts are full of them. Every single day. Pics, quotes, goals, challenges. It’s constant. And it’s filling up my life, but it’s not filling up my bucket. If we are friends on the socials, you might suggest I am… Continue reading

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About Me

I’m 50+ years and I’m not wasting a single day. I’m married, a mum and live near the beautiful Barossa Valley, South Australia. I have lost 40kgs+. I focus a lot on protein and am on a journey of self discovery about gut and brain health. I love travelling, particularly through outback Australia. I enjoy hiking and bush walking. My camera is my phone.I work FT and recently commenced a grad cert at uni. My views are my own.