April 2014 - Julia Matheson

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23.04.14 'Become selfish'. To most people this statement sounds exactly what it states - selfish. An instruction to become a naval-gasing, egotistical and self centred human being. Selfish. A little word that comes with a WHOLE load of luggage. I'm sure we've all been accused of being selfish at some point in our lives, it doesn't feel very nice does it? I was discussing this topic with... Read More »

the dating jungle

21.04.14 So in one week I have been more pro-active in my love life than I have in the past 12 months! Don't worry, get your mind out of the gutter, it's not that kind of action! This week I was set up on not one, but TWO blind dates *cringe*. And as if that wasn't enough, I was also challenged to get onto the 'Tinder' App by my lovely colleagues. Done and done. Phewww, someone give me a couch to... Read More »

03.04.14 Recently I've been head down, bum up so to speak. The blog has had a little break as I've been buried in text books for the first time in 10 years. And oh how different if feels this time around! I've always loved learning - and it's so much more rewarding when the topics and subjects fascinate me. As some of you know, I'm currently completing my Life Coaching international accreditation. So... Read More »

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What have been your biggest learnings from the pas

What have been your biggest learnings from the past few months of altered living? 🤔

It’s so important to stop, to take stock of everything your heart, mind & soul are trying to tell you. Life has changed dramatically, and it’s important to check in with yourself to see how you’ve landed with all this big change.

Take notice of the things that have frustrated or challenged you - what are they & what does that learning now teach you?

What has made you smile or injected more ease into your life?

What has served you?

What is it time to let go of?

It’s ironic for me, because at the start of this year I declared that I wanted to S L O W the hell down. To stop over scheduling myself, to have more mindful moments in my days instead of feeling like I was rushing from thing to thing.

And then - wham! Covid. Lockdown. Isolation. 🙅🏼‍♀️The decision was made for me. I literally had no option but to stop. (Be careful what you wish for!)

My biggest learnings so far are:

Family is my number one priority (& I can’t get enough of my niece Piper 👆🏼🥰)
To never take my health for granted.
That I am so lucky & privileged to have access to amazing health care.
I really enjoy my own company & love spending time at home.
It’s the small things & simple pleasures that bring me joy.
Nature always makes me feel better. Always.
I don’t like feeling like my freedoms have been taken away.
That for some reason I always want to do what I’ve been told I can’t!
I really need to connect with people in the flesh, see people’s eyes glisten when they smile & have BIG hugs. I miss hugs.
That food tastes way better inside a restaurant than in my home 🤣.

Tell me your personal learnings from this period!

Roo spotting on a divine sunset hike 🦘💚. A w

Roo spotting on a divine sunset hike 🦘💚. A walk through the bush is so different for me now since I’ve been reading “The Hidden Life Of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben (swipe right to see 👉🏼).
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Written by a forester, it’s all about how trees communicate, feel, socialise & even have families. It’s so fascinating & I know a lot of my hike-loving clients will love this!
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It’s a powerful reminder to slow down and tune into the language of nature 🌲.

This picture literally is summing up my winter / i

This picture literally is summing up my winter / iso experience 🥰🐾 (well, maybe with more clothes 🙈). I’m embracing the yin energy during this winter season; taking time to just BE instead of focusing on the never-ending-doing.

For me that looks like turning my focus inwards (and spending less time on social media). I’m loving slower days, waking without alarms, gentle yoga, long walks, reading, listening to music, early nights, creative projects, trying to notice my breath throughout the day, hot teas, cosy blankets & of course lots of Frankie cuddles.
How are you surrendering into this divine winter yin energy right now?

Remember it’s all about how you feel & not what you “do”. 📷 c/o @noods_creative

Self compassion in ISO is so important, even more

Self compassion in ISO is so important, even more than normal. And how we start the day often determines how it plays out.

This morning I had a walk with Frankie along the beach (where we saw a double rainbow! 🌈) & I just finished an online yoga class with Megan [@megankatiekillorn @soulhaven.yoga ]. Now for a little @yoga_glow face mask time 😯 before my coaching clients later.
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Some days look like this, others don’t, AT ALL 🙃. I find my best days are when I start my day off “right”, and check in with how I intend to feel that day.
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So I know for me, if I reach for my dressing gown instead of my runners first thing in the morning, well, my day often goes downhill from there 😏. . . It sets my mood for the whole day.
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*And* when I have those days, my work is to not label them as “bad”. To not try change it, or feel guilty. My work is to love myself enough, and to have enough self-compassion, so that I am not only allowed to have those days, but I can enjoy them.
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It’s certainly a rollercoaster this experience, and we can’t expect ourselves to feel the same every day. You are not a machine, you are human.
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We - especially women - have a myriad of emotions and it’s important to honour each & every one.

How are you practicing self compassion during this challenging time? 💜

“If we look at the evidence presented to us by t

“If we look at the evidence presented to us by the explorers and explain to our children that Aboriginal people did build houses, did build dams, did sow, irrigate and the land, did alter the course of rivers, did sew their clothes, did construct a system of pan-continental government that generated peace and prosperity, then it is likely that we will admire and love our land all the more.” - Bruce Pascoe.

I saw Bruce speak at an event in Melbourne a couple of years ago and have been meaning to read some of his works ever since.

I know I’m a few years behind the eight ball reading this, but holy moley, this book is opening my mind in such wonderful ways!
Debunking the hunter-gatherer label & challenging everything I was ever taught or thought I knew about our First Nations people.
Such an important book for all Australians. Thanks Bruce Pascoe @bitheega for re-educating us. 🤓💜

It’s so important to isolate instances instead o

It’s so important to isolate instances instead of creating all encompassing labels for yourself.
It’s human nature to want to generalise, and make meaning out of everything. But it’s not always helpful.

For example, instead of saying “I didn’t do so great at [insert specific task] today”, we tell ourselves “I’m a failure”. We use language that’s pervasive and over riding, which changes our whole perception of who we are - and generally speaking, for the worse not the better!

So remember you are human. There are going to be stuff ups & mistakes, that’s the mess of life.
Just remember to isolate and be specific with your criticism instead of making it be a larger reflection of who you are as a person. That’s what you did, not who you are.

Those things don’t get to define you. YOU define you. Simple. 🙌🏼

Getting out of the “office” today and getting

Getting out of the “office” today and getting back into nature 🍁🌲🍁. The beautiful autumn colours in the trees, the smell of pine needles in the air & lots of gorgeous little shrooms to be found. Frankie had a ball exploring off lead.

Felt like a much needed re-set, thank you mumma nature for always coming through with the goods. ✌🏼

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY PIPER! 🎈Thanks for making

HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY PIPER! 🎈Thanks for making me “Aunty Julie” and for bringing a whole lot of love & hilarity into our lives. You are one special little lady 💕.

You have a whole beautiful & fascinating world wit

You have a whole beautiful & fascinating world within you 💫. My job is to help tap you back into your unique inner landscape.
I help get you reconnected to who you are behind all the hats you wear, the responsibilities you hold, labels you have or roles that you play.

Know that you are not your job. You’re not your role in the family. You’re not the person you love, nor are you the physical body you inhabit.
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Your soul & spirit are so beyond this “little you”. They soar high & look out for your highest good 🙌🏼. Now, more than ever, is such an opportunistic time to tap back within and find out the unique brilliance that lies within.
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I have unique offers and payment plans available to accommodate your financial budget during this strange time.
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Set up your FREE Discovery Session with me to find out more 💫.

Thank the lord for this pooch during #isolife ! 🙌🏼🐾 Frankie’s daily walks, cuddles & general hilarity are keeping me sane. [Great listener, but useless for conversing 😳. I still miss my humans SO much! 😢]. Do you have animal friends keeping you company right now?

Ps - fresh hair by @bokany.hair who just came to my house, thanks Cody! Now if only I could have my friends home delivered, the world would be a-ok 😉.

Did you know that I am offering my local Peninsula

Did you know that I am offering my local Peninsula peeps a VERY special deal right now? 🙌🏼🥳🎈.
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The wonderful crew over at @myworklife.design have created the #vouchlocal campaign to support local small businesses (a-mazing!) and I have been lucky enough to be featured. . . You can literally save thousands on Coaching right now! 😯.
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I look forward to connecting to even more locals & doing my bit to help during this difficult time. Self connection, self compassion & self development have never been more important. ✌🏼.
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Thank you to #vouchlocal for championing small businesses on the Peninsula. 👏🏼

Always, always love this mans words 👌🏼💕 @

Always, always love this mans words 👌🏼💕 @yung_pueblo .