There is a simple truth... You are more amazing than you realise. Yip, even you. You are stronger than you think. Aha, even you. You're more resilient than you know. That's right, even you. You have the capacity for greatness and the courage and confidence to achieve your goals and dreams. You're hearing me: yes, … Continue reading The simple truth about you
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What is adventure?
What is adventure? We often jump to thinking of big things like climbing mountains or trekking across Antarctica. We associate it with the common definition that it's something risky or dangerous. I would beg to differ. Because what an adventure is for one person might not be an adventure for another. Adventure is relative. It … Continue reading What is adventure?
How to break through the “I can’t” to the “I can”
You know what it's like. There's some goal you want to achieve but you just don't think you can. You think of every reason and excuse under the sun. You think of all the what ifs and fears and doubts. You latch onto that feeling of anxiety. You just think you can't do it. But … Continue reading How to break through the “I can’t” to the “I can”
Self-doubt versus confidence
So there is an important distinction that needs to be made... Self-doubt vs confidence. These are NOT two sides of the same coin - even though there is a fair amount of literature out there that suggests they are. Having self-doubt does not mean you 'lack confidence' - even though it feels that way. In … Continue reading Self-doubt versus confidence
What comes first – bravery or action?
What comes first - bravery or action? So often in our heads we think we need to be brave or confident before we can take action - I need to be more confident before I ask that person out on a date; I need to be brave/confident before I go for my dream job or … Continue reading What comes first – bravery or action?
What’s it like to sail around Great Britain in a 28-foot boat?
So my fiance Mark only went and self-published an e-book on our experience sailing around the coast of Great Britain earlier this year. It's titled - A Voyage Around Britain in a small Yacht: A true and honest log of two everyday people sailing around the UK. I'm incredibly excited and proud! Of course I'm biased … Continue reading What’s it like to sail around Great Britain in a 28-foot boat?
Self-doubt doesn’t have to hold you back
"If only I didn't doubt myself then I'd be able to walk the length of New Zealand." That's what I told myself over and over again when I was "trying to find" the courage to take on the adventure. I thought my self-doubt was holding me back, stopping me in my tracks, and pointing to … Continue reading Self-doubt doesn’t have to hold you back
We are all brave
I don't consider myself especially brave. Yet I've been called that a lot recently. It all started with my solo trek down the length of New Zealand. But I definitely didn't feel brave when I stood at the northern tip of New Zealand about take the first step. In fact, I was a total bundle … Continue reading We are all brave
Life lessons I learnt sailing around Great Britain
Almost four months on a cosy 28-foot boat with the love of your life, dealing with temperamental weather and an ocean as changeable as a teenager’s mood swings is one of those experiences that make you look at life and your place in it. I don’t know if I’d go as far to say I’m … Continue reading Life lessons I learnt sailing around Great Britain
How to take a leap into the Great Unknown
“So, how are you feeling about your big sailing adventure?” That’s the question I’ve been getting as the countdown to the start date of the big sail around Great Britain gets closer – just nine sleeps now! And my answer? Excited but scared. Excited because of the challenge and the adventure and all the cool … Continue reading How to take a leap into the Great Unknown