Kathleen

About Kathleen

Kathleen is the adventurous writer behind Life by Kathleen. After having her first child, she realised that she wanted and needed better relationships with her friends. Finding ways to improve those friendships, set and achieve her goals, all while juggling motherhood, a career in marketing and a household.

Why setting easy goals is the secret to goal setting success

Kathleen2020-08-03T21:07:54+10:00

You don't need to wait until New Years to start on a new goal. And it's totally ok if you choose an easy goal. After all, easy goals lay the groundwork for the more challenging ones. And, not all goals need to take months or years to accomplish. Some can be done in a matter of days. And those easy goals can quickly help you gain momentum towards something more significant. Easy goals don’t always start out easy In August last year, I set myself a goal of drinking one litre of water a day. Easy, right? Wrong. You may [...]

Why setting easy goals is the secret to goal setting successKathleen2020-08-03T21:07:54+10:00

30th Birthday Gifts For Her

Kathleen2020-08-02T12:29:53+10:00

The season of your life when you and your friends all turn 30 can be full of parties, presents and the occasional existential crisis. It’s a fun and festival time but it can be hard to come up with unique gift ideas for everyone. So help a friend say goodbye to their 20’s with any (or all) of these brilliant 30th birthday gifts for her. Things There are so many things we want or need, and so many others that are just nice to have. Here are some of the more affordable things that make a great 30th birthday gift. [...]

30th Birthday Gifts For HerKathleen2020-08-02T12:29:53+10:00

Get Your House in Order, Get Your Life in Order

Kathleen2020-07-30T14:32:08+10:00

Keeping a clean and orderly house its not always at the top of your list of priorities, but for some people it is. And for those that don't prioritise it, getting your house in order might take less effort than you might think. Laundry and dishes seem to be the bane of my existence, especially since we are all spending so much time at home at the moment. But there are a few things you can do to get your house in order that will also help you get your life in order. 1. Make your bed Whether you throw [...]

Get Your House in Order, Get Your Life in OrderKathleen2020-07-30T14:32:08+10:00

10 Traits of a Good Friend

Kathleen2020-07-28T20:37:04+10:00

A good friend can be hard to come by, especially when you are an adult. But there are a few qualities to look out for to ensure your new friendship will continue to blossom. There are a number of characteristics that set genuine friends aside from your other friends. So what makes a good friend? You might have many acquaintances and a handful of friends. But only the best of the best get to be called good friends. So what sets these amazingly great friends apart from the rest? If your lucky, you'll find some of your existing friends with [...]

10 Traits of a Good FriendKathleen2020-07-28T20:37:04+10:00

26 Different Kinds of Friends

Kathleen2020-08-30T16:00:56+10:00

The kinds of friends you have throughout your life can be so varied. I've put together a list featuring each letter of the alphabet that represents a kind of friend. In my close group of about 10 friends, I know I can attribute each one of these letters to a friend. And I know which ones I'd pick for myself, but I wonder if my friends would agree? Athlete The athlete is good at many sports and most likely has a competitive streak. She can beat you at your own game, even if it’s her first time. Naturally fast reflexes, [...]

26 Different Kinds of FriendsKathleen2020-08-30T16:00:56+10:00

The Types of Friends Everyone Needs

Kathleen2020-07-22T21:13:15+10:00

Surrounding yourself with a bunch of amazing friends is one of the secrets to an amazing life. Having a diverse group of friends can keep things interesting. And you’ll be able to turn to different types of friends to help you through different areas of your life. You’ll also find there are a few trends between different groups of friends. I feel that I may need to add a disclaimer here though. I may or may not have based some of these on my IRL friends. The examples may or may not be true. And I consider myself to be [...]

The Types of Friends Everyone NeedsKathleen2020-07-22T21:13:15+10:00

How Swimming Lessons Helped Me to Create a Laundry Routine

Kathleen2020-07-22T21:48:54+10:00

That’s right. My daughter’s swimming lesson helped me create a laundry routine. And to be honest, I never really had a habit of doing washing every day or with any regularity, let alone on a particular day of the week. I should also start this off by saying that I love doing the washing. I know, I know. Call me a freak, but it’s my favourite household chore. And I love it because it’s almost as simple as set-and-forget. I put everything in the washing machine, turn it on and do something else for about an hour. When the washing [...]

How Swimming Lessons Helped Me to Create a Laundry RoutineKathleen2020-07-22T21:48:54+10:00

My IVF Regrets

Kathleen2020-09-17T21:42:13+10:00

IVF comes with a lot of things. And for me one of those is regret. While IVF can be amazing, it certainly is life-changing, regardless of the result. But, as I said, I have a few IVF regrets. Here's hoping you don't have the same regrets. I regret being ashamed of my infertility I’m sure I’m not alone in this. But I kind of took it personally when the infertility label was first slapped on me in 2015. And even more so when it changed to unexplained infertility. It’s just that. Unexplained. There is no reason for it. Mine and [...]

My IVF RegretsKathleen2020-09-17T21:42:13+10:00

Why the time of day you exercise matters

Kathleen2020-04-04T13:53:10+11:00

If you are anything like me at the moment, you are (stuck) at home. And I am currently at home my husband, my 3-year-old and my mother in law. Between trying to work at home, entertain my daughter and keeping the house running as close to normal as possible, something was starting to give. My gym was closed. And it didn't have any online classes. But I knew I still needed to keep active. After all, the main reason I joined the gym was for my mental health. I've been going to yoga classes at my gym since I signed [...]

Why the time of day you exercise mattersKathleen2020-04-04T13:53:10+11:00

Quote Monday #234

Kathleen2020-01-25T21:07:19+11:00

Quote Monday #234Kathleen2020-01-25T21:07:19+11:00

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