The Saint Belford Podcast

Shop Curation 2023 Diary now: www.saintbelford.com.au --- I think we can all agree that the addiction we have to our phones is real and deadly. I always feel digitally hungover after spending a long amount of time in front of a screen, especially when that screen is my phone. It's probably because my neck is craned forward, my shoulders are hunched over and well, my brain goes into overdrive with...

Shop Curation 2023 Diary now: https://www.saintbelford.com.au With all the extra curricular activities the holiday season brings, like battling shopping centre crowds, buying the perfect gifts, spending more than future you would appreciate, not to mention managing your overflowing social calendar alongside work commitments and general life admin, you probably feel like time is your enemy and surr...

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As you move through different seasons of life, your self-care practices will naturally evolve. You may drop certain rituals and pick up other practices that feel more aligned with your needs. When your self-care practices no longer nourish you or provide the benefits it once did, treat it as a sign to explore new activities and rituals. We know it can be a little daunting to shy away from what's f...

Apologies about the audio quality on this episode. We'll be back to HD audio next week! --- When was the last time you stopped to acknowledge your progress? Your achievements? Your milestones? Your personal growth? I'm not just talking about achieving those big picture goals either. I'm talking about the little wins that are so easy to overlook because they don't necessarily qualify for the highli...

The truth is, sticking with a meaningless goal (especially when you're craving something different) doesn't make you committed or loyal. It means you're scared of jumping into the unknown. Here are 4 things you need to remember whenever those feelings of guilt start to surface because you've decided to shift gears.

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The human brain follows the law of least effort. It is wired to conserve energy wherever possible which means it will inevitably gravitate towards the easiest and most convenient option. In other words, we want to do what's easy. We're more motivated to do the things that involve less effort. So, when it comes to building new habits, it's important to approach it with this fact in mind and do ever...

If, like myself, you need some help adopting a slow, steady and more mindful pace, here are 3 grounding reminders to help you slow down, break the cycle of rushing everywhere, and savour the simple joys of everyday life.

The fact is, happiness is a choice. When you flex your gratitude muscle and start reflecting on the things (big and small) that you are genuinely thankful for, you will discover an inner source of happiness. An inner pot of gold. An inner source of happiness that you can lean on at any time. It changes your perspective, your state of mind and the energy you radiate. 

When life doesn't go to plan, it can be unsettling and frustrating. It's easy to catastrophise. panic. lose faith in your abilities, and believe the worst is about to unravel. Bottom line, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. It's okay to be disappointed. Your feelings are valid. It's okay to feel your feelings. I can't tell you how many energy-sucking pity parties I've thrown myself ove...

Last week, I hit send on the biggest, most important email of the year. Our 2023 diary launch email. I hit send to 24,000 subscribers, only to realise the subject line was a year old: Curation 2022 Diary Just Launched! it read. Whoops!

There are definitely seasons of life that feel more chaotic than others right? I'm talking about the weeks with very little white space left in your planner. The weeks with overflowing to-do lists that inevitably flow onto the next week and the week after that. So, I want to share four small but powerful steps I've taken to prioritise my physical and mental wellbeing so that you can do the same.

This one is for the people pleasers. The ones who struggle to say no and feel miserable for saying yes. The ones who always compromise their needs to satisfy the needs of others. The ones who feel guilty for even thinking that "no" is an option.

This will be the last episode of the season until we kick off season 2 on the 26th August. I'm taking a short break so that I can focus on launching our 2023 diary collection, which will be launching on the 1 September for those counting down. If you haven't already, make sure your join our VIP list for exclusive launch day discounts and first pick of this highly anticipated collection. https://ww...

With a little trial and error, you can find your magic formula to take your brain out of overdrive and bring it back to a calmer, more restful state.

Bad habits are subjective. We all have different definitions of what a bad habit looks like. And that definition is influenced by our values, our goals and our intentions. The reason why I'm sharing this is because I know I'm not the only one who struggles to break a bad habit. Even if you don't consider what I'm about to share a bad habit, I know that you will be able to apply the same principles...

If you feel guilty for putting your needs first. If you believe that self-care isn't accessible to you. If you believe that breaks should be earned, then I want you to keep listening because you need to hear the truth. You need to know that the stories you're telling yourself aren't true. You need to hear the facts so that you can change the narrative.

Looking for some fresh ideas to elevate your morning routine or wind down in the evening? Here are 20 daily self-care rituals that take anywhere from 30 seconds to five minutes to complete.

What if your trusty planner could also help eliminate a lot of the daily struggles that you experience? Here are 4 brilliant tools you can add to your planner that will infinitely improve your quality of life! Download a free PDF of the last 6 months of Curation 2022 Diary (July–December): https://www.saintbelford.com.au/pages/free-resources

Do you often feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? Do you ever so overwhelmed that you don't even know where to begin? If we stop to ask ourselves a few specific questions, we can figure out what our true priorities are and feel a sense of relief knowing we don't need to do everything right now.

Bringing work home can present some big challenges, like working longer hours or encountering distractions during your workday. Here are 6 practical ways to help you work from home effectively and leave work at work!

How do you care for yourself when you're having a bad day? If you know deep down your go-to strategies aren't exactly healthy or helpful, then I invite you to try one of these mood-enhancing activities. You don't even need to leave your house!

Turn your intentions to "eat well" into reality by following these five simple steps. Accredited Practising Dietitian, Christina Ross, shares five simple ways to create a nourishing meal plan every single week. Christina Ross is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Health Coach, mother of 2, and founder of Cultivate Nutrition, where she provides online nutrition consultations with a specialised int...

If your internal dialogue tends to be more critical and judgmental, you are definitely not alone. We are hardwired as humans to remember negative experiences over positive ones, so it's not uncommon for our inner critic to be more dominant than our inner coach. We tend to replay our mistakes more than our wins, which only adds power to the "I'm not good enough, I can't do anything right" self-talk...