Live an Intentional Life

Yes, energy management is important - but you can’t abandon time management in favour of it. If you’ve ever sat down to do something important and just couldn’t find the energy, you’re not alone. We’re often told to “manage our energy, not our time,” but what if that advice misses something essential? In this episode, I’ll unpack why time and energy management aren’t opposites — they’re partners....

 Today I have a profoundly important message for you from business owner Stevie Dillon: Live on Purpose and design your work around your ideal lifestyle. This was such a beautiful conversation. It was a real pleasure to talk about defining success, lifestyle and work balance, burnout, and starting new habits.  Talking to Stevie reminded me that we have the potential to take so much for granted. If...

We all know that nature makes us feel good - think about those amazing feelings of relaxation and awe when you spend time in a beautiful forest. But does nature help your thinking? Can nature help you think more effectively? In this episode I talk about how nature can help you tackle difficult tasks, and what actually counts as exposure to nature (that sad plant in your office might not be enough)...

If you’ve ever felt burnt out, or too busy to take care of your mental wellbeing, you’ll find a lot of wisdom in this interview. Today I speak with Dr Olivia Ong, and we had an eye-opening conversation that I know you will love. Dr. Olivia Ong —widely known as The Heart-Centred Doctor —is an award-winning physician, author, speaker and coach who empowers healthcare professionals to overcome burnou...

Let’s celebrate one year of the podcast! Today I’m covering four things I have learnt and incorporated into my life since starting this podcast. I’m inviting every listener to get 20% off the annual subscription to my Substack publication, which is where I house all of my content now. You get the TIMEWISE content, which is a step-by-step program on how to take back your time so you can do meaningf...

Are you finding it hard to move from idea to action? That’s the hardest part right?! There can be a disconnect between all the ideas, dreams, and plans you have, and the reality of living a busy life with work and kids. Enter the 10 Minutes at 10 Club. An easy and effective activity you can do to bring more planning and time management into your life, to help you to craft the life of your dreams....

Self-compassion is a powerful foundation for mental wellbeing. It changes your thoughts, your emotions, the way you see yourself, and your experience of your life. If you struggle with the inner critic, or if you are going through difficult times (like we all do), then this episode will help you bring a big dose of loving support to yourself. In this episode I cover all this and more, using Dr Kri...

Some people will tell you that you just have fun and relaxation when you have time, when you get around to it. But when you have a lot going on in your life, you don’t just get around to things, you have to make time. I think that people equate leisure time with unstructured time, and those two things are not the same thing. In this episode, I’ll going to give you my thoughts on why your should be...

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly rushing from one thing to the next—school drop-off, work emails, errands, dinner—only to collapse into bed at the end of the day wondering what on earth just happened? You felt busy and frazzled all day, but didn’t actually get to the things that really matter to you. In this episode, I’m diving into why planning is the antidote to reactivity, and how even a...

It’s time for a mid-year goal review! And it’s going to be easy. Here are two questions that you can ask yourself when reviewing your goals - at ANY time of year in fact. Reviewing your goals is so important to help you stay on track, and decide if you even want to keep pursuing them in the first place. In this episode, I also talk about how I applied these two questions to my own personal goals,...

Did you know that you don’t have to believe everything your brain says to you? You can examine your thoughts, and decide if you want to change it to a more helpful one. In this episode, I’m sharing with you 6 helpful beliefs that I am saying to myself at the moment, so I can feel more supported during challenging times.  ---------- ⏳️ Want to dive in further? I write over on Substack, and you can...

Today I’m speaking with The Mindset Nutritionist Caroline Silk. We had a powerful conversation today about mindset, subconscious beliefs, identity, and how to actually change your thoughts so that you can stop living on autopilot and start becoming the beautiful person that you are. Caroline gave a lot of great examples about weightloss, but she also talked about how these concepts relate to any a...

If you’re confused about different time management techniques, like timeblocking and timeboxing, then it’s time to get some clarity. Time management should not be overwhelming! In this episode, I explain what these terms mean, and which simple technique I like to use to make sure I get my tasks done with the most ease. Prefer to read? Check out this episode on the blog! https://liveanintentionalli...

Ever used the Pomodoro technique? It might not be the best way to get things done, so in this episode I explain why it’s problematic, and exactly what you can do instead to work with your brain. Prefer to read? Check out this episode on the blog!  https://liveanintentionallife.com.au/blog/stop-using-the-pomodoro-technique Further reading and references: Francesco Cirillo’s Pomodoro Technique publi...

How do you allocate your time when things feel really busy? What about when something is completed and you have more time? The short answer is that you just do what needs to be done, but what if there was more to this idea? In this episode I share my thoughts about how exactly we can decide on how we allocate the fixed time we have in any given week. You’ll hear about… ✨My take on work-life balan...

I had intended to do a Q1 review for this episode - and I have, but with a twist. This year has probably been my most challenging year so far. I’ve had some things really knock me off course, and so in this episode I take you through how I navigated that - what my original plans for the first 3 months of 2025 were, and what I actually did instead. Get your own list of current goals (even if you’re...

You are going to get a whole range of tips from this rich conversation, where Dr Bree Hurn interviews me for her own podcast Habit Nerd. This episode was so inspiring, that I wanted to replay it for you here. In this episode, you’ll hear us talk about… Drivers of habits like identity and feelings Habit stacking Mental decision making and preparation that goes into habit formation Triggers of bad h...

The science of happiness is an important topic, because we all want to be happy - but we don’t always know how to get there. In the second part of the episodes on happiness, I dive into the relationship between happiness and cognition - how your thinking influences your happiness. This is a powerful topic, and one that you don’t hear much about in personal development! Understanding happiness and...

Wanting to feel happier is a worthwhile goal - we want to feel good and improve our wellbeing in this one wild and precious life of ours. “Feeling happier” can be elusive, so understanding what happiness is, why it’s important, and what you can do to change it will really alter the experience of your life. Listen to this episode for evidence-based strategies on feeling happy. Check out the followi...

If you have ever procrastinated (hello, everyone!) then you will know that it can lead you feeling even worse than if you had just done the task in the first place! Why do we do this to ourselves?!  You are not a procrastinator, and you are not lazy. In this episode, I explain that procrastination is a behaviour, and that this behaviour can be changed.  I’m going to take you through evidence-based...

Sharne Perrett is on the show sharing her story of being a working mum, and wow does she have some wisdom for you! We had a wonderful chat and covered… ✨Working smarter not harder ✨Presence and the little moments ✨How she plans her week and balances all the facets of her life ✨Hitting big goals ✨Her amazing health transformation ✨Giving hard things a go ✨Time mindset ✨Empowerment and desig...

Seeing Elizabeth Gilbert on her speaking tour (on my birthday!) was inspiring and thought-provoking. She is the author of Eat Pray Love, and Big Magic (my favourite book!), and in this episode I reflect on what Elizabeth said, and offer my own interpretations and extensions of the ideas. This is truly an inspiring episode where you’ll hear all about curiosity, purpose, calm, and presence. Get Big...

Samantha Sutherland wants to create a world that works for working women, and in this episode she talks all about mental load, work-life balance, quality leisure time, priorities, and setting goals. You’ll be enlightened by her systemic perspective and her own personal experiences, I can’t wait for you to hear it! Samantha’s links: Website: https://samanthasutherland.com.au/ Book Samantha for an I...

Do you ever stop to celebrate your wins? In this episode I explain the three things to focus on when celebrating your wins, so you can combat the brain’s natural negativity bias and improve your overall wellbeing. Get the Celebrate Your Wins Workbook in the online store, and get 10% off using the code PODCAST10: Calming Greenery design here: https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/1493550859/celebrate-you...

If you want more time to do the things that are meaningful to you, this episode will cover how you can use your evenings to do exactly that. Even if you are a busy working parent who is exhausted by the end of the day, you will soon be looking at your evenings very differently! Don’t believe you have enough free time? Check out Laura Vanderkam’s book 168 hours, and use my amazon affiliate link: ht...