Lately I have been takingmroe time for myself. I have been spending more time with my daughters and more time meeting new people. I have also been thinking about what I really want and my goals.
My life has changed a lot lately and as such, so have my goals and ambition. One of my goals has always been to get fit, but it wasn't until recently that i have really started to focus on it properly and take some steps to improve my health.
I have overhauled the way I eat, what I eat, portion sizes and when I eat. I never used to be a big breakfast eater and I'm still not, but I make sure I have a fruit salad sprinkled with chia seeds to get me going in the morning. Then a few hours later I have a small snack such as some fruit and nuts, a carrot or something.
I am trying to eat more raw foods, less meat and diary and reducing my sugar intake. Doing this I have more energy and don't feel as hungry.
I have enrolled in a dance class which starts at the end of October. I am quite shy when it comes to dancing, but it is something I want to be confident in, so I decided to invest in myself and get some lessons. I'm starting with 1 class a week, but there are 2 classes I am interested in, so I may take on the other one later too.
Aside from my health, I have also been investing more time in myself by taking care of my beauty routine better. I used to be pretty hopeless when it came to a skincare routine, but now I make sure I clean my face properly and moisturise and my skin has never been better.
There are little things I have been doing every day which make me feel better about myself such as using moisturiser all over. My legs used to get dry sometimes, but now I never have to worry about it. It doesn't take long, but that little routine each morning has boosted my confidence.
There are so many ways we can invest in ourselves. Taking classes to learn things, working on our health and fitness, taking time to have a beauty routine, taking time out t just relax, get a massage every now and then. While it might cost a little, if you budget it in, it's fine and well worth it.
How do you invest in yourself?
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
FinCon12 - My thoughts on the Financial Blogger Conference
I recently went to Denver to speak at the Financial Blogger Conference which was held in Denver this year. It is my favourite conference and I plan on attending every year for as long as possible. I have so much fun "geeking out" with fellow financial bloggers, learning about all things bloggy and financial as well as letting our hair down and getting to know each other.
When I got back and was telling others about the conference, I got asked "So, you just spent most of the time partying?" Um, no. We did have a happy hour every night and an after party and things, but we did a lot of work, including a service project in the few days we were in Denver.
I arrived Wednesday night and there were other bloggers there already. We ate and chatted in the bar of the hotel, but I was pretty tired, so went to bed early. I was excited to be staying on the 24th floor with a perfect view of the mountains.
The next morning I went out to the outlets and did all my Christmas shopping, plus got clothes and make up and things to last me for some time. It is so much cheaper in the USA!
That night there was the Plutus awards and I was absolutely stoked to win "Best International Personal Finance Blog" for my other site KylieOfiu.Com. I was so shocked as I did not expect it at all. An added bonus of winning was the awesome swag bag which was a great back pack filled with things I will actually use!
Friday was the day I spoke. I could not believe it when my lap top started playing up, so I couldn't even practice before going up. Then when I started my presentation my slides were working properly. But once it was sorted, it was all good. I had a great time and got great feedback from my session.
I was so relieved to speak early on in the conference too because it meant I could let my hair down and not worry for the rest of the conference. That night there was a happy hour again, then an ignite event where different bloggers spoke for a couple of minutes each, which was a lot of fun.
Saturday was packed full of sessions, information and that night a great 90's themed after party was held at a club close to the hotel. It was a lot of fun and a great way to meet more bloggers and get to know each other outside of "work".
By Sunday we were all exhausted, but still managed to make it to the few sessions that morning before leaving to come home.
There was so much I learnt over the course of the weekend and I cannot wait until next year. No idea where it will be, but I am definitely going!
When I got back and was telling others about the conference, I got asked "So, you just spent most of the time partying?" Um, no. We did have a happy hour every night and an after party and things, but we did a lot of work, including a service project in the few days we were in Denver.
I arrived Wednesday night and there were other bloggers there already. We ate and chatted in the bar of the hotel, but I was pretty tired, so went to bed early. I was excited to be staying on the 24th floor with a perfect view of the mountains.
The next morning I went out to the outlets and did all my Christmas shopping, plus got clothes and make up and things to last me for some time. It is so much cheaper in the USA!
That night there was the Plutus awards and I was absolutely stoked to win "Best International Personal Finance Blog" for my other site KylieOfiu.Com. I was so shocked as I did not expect it at all. An added bonus of winning was the awesome swag bag which was a great back pack filled with things I will actually use!
Friday was the day I spoke. I could not believe it when my lap top started playing up, so I couldn't even practice before going up. Then when I started my presentation my slides were working properly. But once it was sorted, it was all good. I had a great time and got great feedback from my session.
I was so relieved to speak early on in the conference too because it meant I could let my hair down and not worry for the rest of the conference. That night there was a happy hour again, then an ignite event where different bloggers spoke for a couple of minutes each, which was a lot of fun.
Saturday was packed full of sessions, information and that night a great 90's themed after party was held at a club close to the hotel. It was a lot of fun and a great way to meet more bloggers and get to know each other outside of "work".
By Sunday we were all exhausted, but still managed to make it to the few sessions that morning before leaving to come home.
There was so much I learnt over the course of the weekend and I cannot wait until next year. No idea where it will be, but I am definitely going!
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