I had never heard the term 'quiet achiever' when my grade 9 drama teacher lovingly referred to me as 'her little quiet achiever' in my end of year school book. She was one of my favourite teachers despite drama being a subject that often made me somewhat uncomfortable...
An Open Letter to ‘Lonely Boy’ Dan from Gossip Girl
(N.B This post will probably make no sense to anyone who hasn't seen the TV series, Gossip Girl - apologies in advance. It may also contain spoilers.) Dear Dan (A.K.A Lonely Boy), I wanted to write you this letter after recently binge watching six seasons of Gossip...
16 Signs You’re An Introvert
PIN FOR LATER: Hi, my name is Katherine and I'm a introvert. I've actually known this for a long time but, until recently, didn't fully understand what that meant. Yes, I realised that it meant I get drained in big social situations faster than my extroverted...
My Super Quick ‘Pick Me Up’ Tip
You know those days when you just feel 'blah'? Sometimes you can't quite put your finger on it while, other times, you know the EXACT cause. But, try as you might, your funk keeps you procrastinating or feeling cranking for an entire day (or week). Well, I have a...
Find Joy In Being Uncomfortable
Ahhhh the discomfort of change and uncertainty and new. Doing anything new for the first time as a kid is...well, new. It's shiny and exciting and the unknown is something that children seem much better equipped to handle. But as we get older, we start to get...
Enjoy the Little Things
Enjoy the little things has been a life motto of mine for some time now. A few years ago, before The Beauty of Life came into being, I did an Instagram challenge, encouraging anyone and everyone to capture one moment each day for 30 days celebrating the little things...
Losing Yourself To Social Media? Here’s How To Get Yourself Back.
Social media. It's a great way to keep in touch with friends. It's a useful and affordable form of marketing for business. It's handy for those moments of weakness, checking out what old school friends and ex-boyfriends are up to. BUT it also sucks away hours of time....
30 Things Turning 30 Has Taught Me
Today is my 30th birthday. Just when I thought I'd done a lot of stretching during my first year in business, it turns out that this milestone is similarly epic for personal growth. If you're beyond 30, you will probably know what I'm talking about (and maybe laugh at...
Life is short
Life is short. Sometimes the days feel long but, in the grand scheme of things, our time in these bodies is fleeting. And, for others, even more so. All that means is that we have an opportunity to live big and full lives. If we so choose. My heart goes out to anyone...
11 Things I Learned In My First Year In Business
This week marks the end of my first year running my own business. I describe it most lovingly as a roller coaster ride, full of ups and downs, lessons and challenges, and so many wonderful moments. It is simultaneously the most rewarding and most difficult thing that...