Kathleen

About Kathleen

Kathleen is the adventurous writer behind Life by Kathleen. After welcoming her first child, she realised the importance of nurturing and enhancing her friendships. Dedicated to supporting women in improving, maintaining, or problem-solving in their friendships, she shares insights on achieving personal goals while navigating motherhood and household responsibilities.

Strategies to reduce and overcome procrastination

2024-03-14T14:02:24+11:00

What’s your relationship with procrastination like? Are you constantly fighting it, or does it have the upper hand? If your to-do list is seemingly never-ending and you often find that you’re running behind in projects and tasks, it might be time to reevaluate your approach to procrastination. You are not alone In this article, you’ll learn more about why you procrastinate, how to tell when you are procrastinating, and what you can do to overcome it. Procrastination isn't just a symptom; it's a condition. It tends to develop over time and can also lead to other issues. If you procrastinate, [...]

Strategies to reduce and overcome procrastination2024-03-14T14:02:24+11:00

20+ self improvement books to help you learn anything

2023-03-04T11:46:37+11:00

In today's fast-paced and constantly changing world, the importance of self-improvement cannot be overstated. Whether you want to advance in your career, improve your relationships, or simply become a better version of yourself, there are countless resources available to help you achieve your goals. One of the most popular and effective ways to embark on a journey of self-improvement is by reading books. With so many self-improvement books out there, it can be overwhelming to choose the right ones.  Whether you're just starting your self-improvement journey or looking for new insights and strategies, this list is sure to provide you [...]

20+ self improvement books to help you learn anything2023-03-04T11:46:37+11:00

A Grazing Table Shopping List To Feed A Crowd

2024-11-29T21:24:58+11:00

The old bikkies and dip have come a long way since I was a kid. Now it’s all Instagram-worthy spreads, specialty cheese and the latest food trends. It goes by many other names like grazing board, grazing plate, grazing platter, charcuterie board, charcuterie table, and antipasto. But whatever you call it, it’s an easy way to feed a crowd and almost always looks too good to eat. A few months ago I went to a lunchtime birthday party where they had a large grazing table. There were quite a lot of adults at the party and I kept wondering when [...]

A Grazing Table Shopping List To Feed A Crowd2024-11-29T21:24:58+11:00

15 Gifts for the Self Improvement Junkie in Your Life

2024-09-12T11:57:04+10:00

Buying gifts for some people can be tough. And what about those people that are always trying to improve themselves and make positive changes in their lives? As a self-confessed self-improvement junkie, I can say that I am a little bit picky when it comes time to tell people what I’d like for my birthday or Christmas. Surely it's only a good thing when you know what you want. What's the purpose of self-improvement? The purpose of self-improvement is to enhance your personal growth and development by identifying and working on areas that require improvement. Areas like personal growth, emotional [...]

15 Gifts for the Self Improvement Junkie in Your Life2024-09-12T11:57:04+10:00

My IVF Regrets

2024-09-02T13:52:36+10:00

In-Vitro Fertilization, or IVF, comes with a lot of things. And for me, one of those things is regret. While IVF treatment 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 learn from me and have zero regrets about your cycle of IVF. While the success rates of IVF have improved dramatically over the years, the process can still be emotionally and physically challenging for many people. As a result, some people may experience feelings of regret, whether it's due to failed attempts, multiple rounds [...]

My IVF Regrets2024-09-02T13:52:36+10:00

How a Word of the Year Can Help you Achieve Your Goals

2025-02-03T16:30:36+11:00

The first time I heard about a word of the year it was a light bulb moment. I found out about the idea via the Happier with Gretchen Ruben podcast, hosted by New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Ruben. And I thought to myself, why am I setting all of these big goals when I’d probably have more success with just one? What is a word of the year? A word, or phrase, of the year, is a guide for what you want to get out of the year or an area of your life that you want to focus on. [...]

How a Word of the Year Can Help you Achieve Your Goals2025-02-03T16:30:36+11:00

The One Minute Rule

2024-03-14T14:09:50+11:00

I first learned about the one minute rule while listening to the first episode of the Happier with Gretchen Rubin podcast. Since implementing the one minute rule into my life it turns out that I usually spend more time thinking about a simple task than it takes to actually do it the first time I think of it. What is the one-minute rule? The one minute rule is a simple strategy: If something will take you one minute or less to complete, you should do it without delay. Happiness expert and author Gretchen Rubin came up with the idea. She committed [...]

The One Minute Rule2024-03-14T14:09:50+11:00

19 Girls Night Activities and Ideas For Your Next Night Off

2024-04-24T12:21:08+10:00

Girls night activities are a great way to bond with your female friends and have fun. Whether you're looking for a relaxing evening at home or a night out on the town, there are plenty of options to choose from. Why have a girls night? A girls night is the best way to have a good time with your group of friends. It can be hard to enjoy a great night with your friends when everyone has different commitments. From partners, to work, to kids and other family members. Having a girls night can be a fun and enjoyable way [...]

19 Girls Night Activities and Ideas For Your Next Night Off2024-04-24T12:21:08+10:00

Leg Day Recovery Tips

2024-03-14T14:16:17+11:00

Leg day is one of my favourite days when it comes to strength training. And I know that is not the norm! I love feeling sore afterwards like I’ve put in some real effort. But after a while, the soreness can become downright annoying. Depending on what time I work out, I generally notice some soreness around 20 hours afterwards, which peaks around 24-36 hours afterwards. But there are actually quite a lot of things you can do to aid muscle soreness and the recovery process. Most of the tips below can be used for any kind of delayed onset [...]

Leg Day Recovery Tips2024-03-14T14:16:17+11:00

7 Self-Improvement Podcasts You Need To Listen To

2024-03-14T14:19:32+11:00

I know it sounds a little bit lame, but I only really discovered podcasts in 2017. I’m not even sure what made me open the podcast app but I started with a podcast from Headspace. This was also during the throws of postnatal depression. Now that I’d found a podcast to listen to, I found some similar podcasts. And so began my road to devouring self improvement podcasts. A little note about all the self-improvement podcasts listed here. These are all podcasts that I listen to regularly. I’ve been a long-time fan of each one, and some from the very [...]

7 Self-Improvement Podcasts You Need To Listen To2024-03-14T14:19:32+11:00

How To Have The Ultimate Girls Night

2024-09-02T16:00:46+10:00

I started organising a monthly Girl's Night with my friends as a way to improve my relationships, a major focus for me in 2018. We all get busy with work, family, and other commitments. We often don’t make time to catch up with those that have been there for us. Life just gets away from you sometimes. So I decided I wanted to do something about it. In the last two years, most of my friends have had children. None of us has had much time for ourselves let alone time to catch up or have a night off. What is [...]

How To Have The Ultimate Girls Night2024-09-02T16:00:46+10:00

10 Ways to Workout With Kids

2024-06-13T11:03:50+10:00

It's not easy to work out with kids around. So much time is taken up by housework, employment, and spending time together as a family. But here are ten ways to work out with kids, you'll be sure to find one that works for you. 10 ways to workout with kids 1. First thing in the morning I know not everyone wants to wake up early in the morning so that they can work out. But it is a great way to fit a few more things into your day. I like to get up, get dressed and get out [...]

10 Ways to Workout With Kids2024-06-13T11:03:50+10:00

6 Tips to Help you Build Willpower and Make it Lasts

2024-03-14T14:26:21+11:00

Usually, when we hear the word willpower, we relate it to losing weight or quitting smoking. Willpower is extremely helpful when trying to break those bad habits, but it can also be beneficial in other areas of your life as well.  I'm sure that you've heard that your willpower is a muscle. The more you use it, the better it gets. And like a muscle, some experts believe that it can get fatigued from overuse. What is willpower? Before we can start building our willpower muscle, we need to know what it is.  Willpower is a tricky concept. We all want to [...]

6 Tips to Help you Build Willpower and Make it Lasts2024-03-14T14:26:21+11:00

When it’s a good idea to share your goals (and when it’s not)

2023-09-18T15:04:04+10:00

You’re probably familiar with the idea of sharing your goals publicly. You announce to the world that you’re going to eat less meat, save $5,000 for a holiday, learn how to knit, or donate blood. But before you share your goals with anyone, you need to know if it's advantageous or damaging. Is it a good idea to share your goals? The simple answer is yes and no. Just like almost anything in life, there are pros and cons to sharing your goals with friends and family members. Sharing your goals has several advantages It can make you more accountable [...]

When it’s a good idea to share your goals (and when it’s not)2023-09-18T15:04:04+10:00
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