What to do when you’re stuck in a rut
Over the last couple of months I’ve had a few moments where things have seemed a little bit ‘too-hard-basket’ and almost completely impossible to do. I couldn’t even write a simple email to a friend. On this particular night, I sat at my computer, feeling frustrated, angry and hopeless. I had so many words to [...]
9 of the best guided meditations
By Candice Aiken. I remember the first time I attempted meditation. I say ‘attempted’ because it only lasted around 30 seconds. For someone that is usually bouncing off the walls and talking faster than most can keep up with, it was quite the uncomfortable experience… you mean I have to sit in one spot for [...]
6 things I adore right now
By Candice Aiken. It’s that time again to give some shout outs to 6 things that are currently lighting up my life (long overdue!). Here are 6 things I am truly grateful for and adoring the pants off right now: 1. Personalised sacred scents I was blessed to be able to virtually meet Michelle Marie [...]
9 simple ways to rest, relax & reinvigorate your soul
By Candice Aiken. I must admit, I find it really, really, REALLY hard to relax sometimes. The go-getter in me feels as though I should be doing something in every waking moment because my to-do list is growing longer as the days go on, but then my higher self knows better and is well aware [...]
6 things I adore right now
By Candice Aiken. It’s that time again to give some shout outs to 6 things that are currently lighting up my life. I have a much bigger list this week as I am absolutely full to the brim with gratitude (thanks to my daily gratitude journalling) but I will save some for next time. So [...]
10 Books that will change your life
By Candice Aiken. I have been on an amazing journey over the past few years and there are a gazillion books I can accredit to the life-changing and sometimes “radical” decisions I’ve made. I decided to create a top 10 list of the most influential books in my life so far and here they are [...]
Why I’m looking forward to turning 30
A few nights ago, I watched ‘I’m fine, thanks’. It’s an incredible and seriously life-changing documentary about complacency… a collection of stories about life, the choices we all make, and the paths we ultimately decide to follow. The timing couldn’t be more perfect and it really hit a nerve with me given I was at [...]
6 things I adore right now
By Candice Aiken. I’m not one for using lame and cheesy office phrases such as ‘Mondayitus’ and ‘thank god it’s Friday’ (aka: TGIF) but here goes anyway because it’s just how I feel … HAPPY HUMP DAY! WOO HOO!! TFIW!! (I will let you guess what that stands for). Now, I don’t want to wish [...]
Thoughtful Thursdays: Words of Wisdom
By Candice Aiken. Welcome to *THOUGHTFUL THURSDAYS*… a new segment for rockin’ words of wisdom, knock-your-freaking-socks-off inspirational stories and well, pretty much anything that will remotely fit into this category! This week I would like to share with you some words of wisdom that were relevant to me personally over the last week and hopefully [...]
Thoughtful Thursdays: WORDS OF WISDOM
By Candice Aiken. Welcome to our new weekly segment… *THOUGHTFUL THURSDAYS* where we will be bringing you rockin’ words of wisdom, knock-your-freaking-socks-off inspirational stories and well, pretty much anything that will remotely fit into this category! This week I would like to share with you some words of wisdom that were relevant to me personally over the [...]
