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The Truth About My Addiction

Crazy housewife

A few days back I decided to get up early and spend some quiet time writing each day before breakfast.

I dragged myself out of bed and took stock of all the half finished writing projects I have… yes there are many. A few eBooks here, a couple of (more…)

How to be a super cool travelling lifestyle blogger with no Wifi

computer - laptop black screen

We arrived in Mexico yesterday and high-tailed it up the coast to Tulum.

We kept the taxi driver waiting as we checked into the hotel, he thought we were worried that we wouldn’t get a room, but I only had one thing on my mind: (more…)

Good Life Feature: Ali Cavill turns her passion into her career

Ali Cavill

I dreamed about going out on my own for years before I took the plunge, the step into the unknown can be daunting. We had the pleasure of interviewing the very positive and bubbly Ali Cavill, who took charge of her career and made sure that she gets to do what she loves, every day.

What was the catalyst for your Good Life Crisis? 

I was feeling very unmotivated and unhappy in my job. I dreaded going to the office and was losing confidence in my abilities. I did not feel fulfilled within myself and longed to be pursuing my passion for exercise. I simply believed that there had to be something better out there for me! (more…)

Good life feature: How to change the world, one orangutan at a time

Jessica McKelson

I am so pleased to bring you this interview!

Jessica McKelson is someone who has dedicated her life to her passion and done a really good job of it! I have been drooling over the tours and gorgeous pics of the animals, so I highly recommend checking out her links below.

What was the catalyst for your Good Life Crisis?

Ten years ago (age 20) I travelled to Indonesia to learn more about orangutans (as I was working with these animals at Melbourne Zoo). I was shocked by the issues that affected the orangutan and its rainforest home, such as the huge scale deforestation.

I decided that I would (more…)

Good life feature: long term family travel!

Dee Britton Family

This weeks passion interview may give you itchy feet! I took some time to ask a few questions of Dee Britton whose Good Life Crisis came in the form of some family travel!

What was the catalyst for your Good Life Crisis?

We had been thinking of doing an extended trip around Australia for some time but it was only ever a distant dream. In late 2010 our landlord gave us notice (more…)

Good Life Feature: Isabelle Spencer, running for other peoples lives

Peta running

This is the fourth featured interview in 52 Weeks of Passion!

At 30 years of age, Isabelle Spencer has already lost several friends through mental health issues. Now fiercely passionate about the topic, Isabelle is raising awareness by running from Canberra to Sydney in 7 days to raise money for survivors of childhood trauma. For Isabelle, 2012 is the year to (more…)