Thoughts and Ideas on Living a Mindful Life

I thought to start a new thing where I share some of the things that have been inspiring me lately. As a creative, it’s important to find new inspiration in different places for the creative......

Long time, no newsletter, no post, no anything related to Sweet Smiling Soul… It’s been a while. Almost a year, actually. Back in March of 2023, from one day to the next, I decided to......

Creativity is something everyone can access within themselves. However, sometimes the stories we tell ourselves and the busyness that comes with life can disconnect us from it all, causing us to feel creatively blocked, and......

Do you find yourself feeling guilty for setting healthy boundaries and taking care of yourself? Or perhaps you find it difficult to receive the good in life or put yourself first. Sometimes I catch myself......

Life 2022 was a very challenging year… I finally returned home to Australia after almost two years in December 2021, ready to spend Christmas with my family, and thinking that everything would be the way......

Do you ever think about the space in your mind? What occupies that space the most? – Worries about all the ‘what ifs’?– Your to-do lists?– Memories and events?– The noise you receive daily on......

I’m always amazed by those people who just seem to have their career and purpose, all figured out. Or those who are able to choose one career path and stay committed to it for decades.......

I hope you’re well ☀️ I’d like to share an important message with you today. I used to be so hard on myself for being sensitive, for crying too much, or for taking things personally.......

Does this sound like you? You’re the… – Creative – Sensitive – Dreamer – Wanna-make-a-positive-difference-in-the-world… …type of person. And you’re: – Searching for a deeper sense of meaning and purpose – Wanting to begin a......

Your calling is the path you’re here to follow in life. A path that lights you up inside and just feels right. Another word for it is ‘vocation’ which is defined as: A strong feeling......

I’ve been thinking about the way of the world lately and how everyone is truly feeling. It’s hard to know when we’re constantly scrolling through the perfect Instagram lives of others, or numbing out mind,......

I’ve been keeping a secret… If you’ve been tuning into my latest email newsletters, or following along on Instagram, you’d know that I’ve been channeling most of my energy into creative projects lately. At the......

Do you have a creative hobby? Usually when I ask, I often receive a reply such as: – I’m not creative enough – I don’t have time – I want to be more creative but......

If you’ve been around here for some time, chances are that you’re the type of person who likes to find alternative and helpful ways to improve your wellbeing. I love doing this. And I love......

Are you curious about receiving guidance to find your purpose? In this video, I share 3 spiritual tools and practices that have helped me to find my path....

This is for you if you're playing it safe and staying inside your comfort zone. Here I share the benefits of taking leaps before you're ready....

Do you struggle with limiting beliefs? Fear, doubt and worry, often stem from the voice inside our head known as 'ego'. In this video, I discuss how to eliminate unwanted beliefs....

Is fear holding you back from living your full potential? Here, I discuss how to move past fear and take action. ...

There are two major things that I’ve been able to let go of this year and I believe it allowed me to fully step into my business and my authentic self. Thing number 1: Perfectionism......

Struggling to go with the flow? Sometimes it’s not easy, amirite? Flow comes when we are willing to surrender to the process. When we trust that we are being divinely guided and supported. When we......

What does home mean to you? For me, to feel a sense of home means that my surroundings are stable and comfortable, I’m present in my body and mind and I feel inspired and at......

It’s June already and wow…. What a year it’s been so far. We’re experiencing an Awakening at an individual and collective level. 2020 has brought so much to the table that we really have no......

Gemini New Moon – 22nd May 2020 New moons represent new beginnings. It’s a time to wipe the slate clean and prepare for the next cycle. It’s ideal for opening up and inviting in new......

For the People Pleaser… Does asking for help come easily to you?⁠ I know for me, I can sometimes go days, months, even years without asking for the help that I actually need.⁠ I think......

“I’ll be happy when…”  It’s a common thought for many of us whether it be a conscious thought or not.  Remove this thought pattern by practicing the below steps: –  List 3 or more things......

Sometimes I find myself so wrapped up in what other people are doing, how their lives are going, how their business is moving, etc. I can definitely fall into a comparison trap quite easily, especially......

January 11th was our first full moon for 2020 and it happened to be in the Astrological sign of Cancer. Cancer is symbolised by the crab. It is the warm, nurturing, motherly sign, and can......

So I really love to be alone. I would happily hang out with me all day every day if I could. I love to be in a quiet place, thinking about stuff, making stuff, talking......

To feel a sense of inspiration is something that is so important to me. When I’m inspired, I’m in a state of bliss because I’m wanting to create, learn or travel somewhere. I’m usually visualising......

I don’t know about you guys but I’m constantly searching for that one thing that lights me up. Actually, I have a list of things that light me up but I’m talking about that one......

I’ve never really seen myself as a writer and to be honest, English at school was not my best or my favourite subject. In my early high school years I remember having my friend complete......

Recently I celebrated my 27th birthday and I’m coming to the end of a 9 year cycle (in relation to numerology, if you’re into that- I am!). A number 9 year is the year of......

Improvisation. One thing I’ll be conscious of from now on in regards to creating, for two reasons. Reason one, I’m a craft addict and so I find myself spending most of my money on new......

I’ve never really made a new year resolution post, I’m also a little delayed but I thought it might be a good idea to share at least one goal I’d like to achieve in the......

I’ve always been a dabbler when it comes to experimenting with different creative mediums, but I never really follow through, complete or stick with what I try. Right now I feel like there’s this craft......