8 LESSONS FROM 8 YEARS OF BLOGGING
Monday, 21 November 2022
THIS TIME 8 YEARS AGO
Around this time 8 years ago, I finally took the plunge and
started a blog. I dived into the vast unknown with little to no expectations (other than
to write a bit of stuff down to get it out of my head and into a more
understandable format).
I knew nothing about blogging or bloggers. I hadn't even heard the term
"Midlife" - it was something I encountered along the way when a few amazing
women found me and took me on a journey that has now been part of my life
since November 2014. I've learned so much along the way and today I thought
I'd share 8 lessons I discovered in the process....
BE AN ENCOURAGER NOT A FIXER
Monday, 14 November 2022
CONFESSIONS OF A "FIXER"
My name is Leanne and I'm a "Fixer" - it's an inherent trait that I thought was a sign of how
capable and helpful I am. I've come to see over time that the world
doesn't need more fixers, instead it needs more encouragers. People
become either resentful or dependent if you keep trying to fix them or
rescue them from themselves, but they thrive when you take the time to encourage them to be their best and
figure it out for themselves.
Today I'm writing about why being a fixer isn't my go-to preference any
longer.....
HOW DO YOU RESPOND WHEN THINGS AREN'T GOING TO PLAN?
Monday, 7 November 2022
HOW DO YOU REACT TO UPHEAVALS?
I'm confessing right here and now that I'm not good with people throwing a
spanner in the works, or with unexpected changes that I have no control
over. I'm excellent at planning and preparing, I'm great at list making and
having Plan A, B, and C. But I'm not great with upheavals and life throwing
me curveballs.
The latest evidence of this came with my hip surgery date being
thrown into chaos a week before it was due to happen...... we all know the outcome, but this is what I learnt about myself in the process.....
A MOST FABULOUS OCTOBER INDEED!
Monday, 31 October 2022
MY FABULOUS OCTOBER
Well..... October has certainly been a Fabulous month for me. It started out with our delightful granddaughters visiting us for a few days while their parents went off for some "adult time". Then mid-October I had my hip replaced, and the last couple of weeks have been spent recovering, and filling my days with quiet pastimes and visits from friends and family. Not a bad way to spend a month if I do say so myself.I hope you'll read on for more updates, photos, and general Fabulosity.....
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE A TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
Monday, 24 October 2022
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE A NEW BIONIC HIP
Good morning from me and my new hip! Just over a week ago, at the grand old
age of 60, I had my left hip replaced. (If you missed all the reasons for
this - my hip dysplasia etc - then you can catch up on that part of the
story
HERE.)
Today I just wanted to share what's been happening over the last couple of
months and how I'm going post Total Hip Replacement (THR). Thank you to all
of you who've passed on messages of encouragement and prayed for me over the
last few weeks.
ADULT CHILDREN DIVORCING? YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN DOESN’T HAVE TO END
Monday, 17 October 2022
INTRO
Today, while I recover from my hip replacement surgery, I have a really interesting guest contribution from Brisbane Family Lawyer Jennifer Hetherington about what happens to grandparents and grandchildren if there's a divorce in the family.
Those of us with grandchildren know that being a grandparent is a beautiful experience filled with joy and
excitement. As grandparents with so much love to give, it can be worrying if
our adult children decide to go through with a divorce. Fortunately, there
are options available to us when it comes to continuing our relationship
with our grandchildren, and Jennifer has some very helpful advice about what
we can do.
Just a note that this is general information only. This article does not
constitute legal advice. All cases are different. You should discuss your
circumstance with a good family lawyer.
AGEING GRATEFULLY AND GRACEFULLY
Monday, 10 October 2022
TURNING 60 AND BEING OKAY WITH THAT
I turned 60 last year, and it was another marker on the road to growing older. For some unknown reason I've had difficulties with each decade change....until this one. I used to feel
like I'd lost a part of me, and had to get my head around accepting the next
stage of my life.....but turning 60 was different. I felt settled and at
peace, like I'd grown into myself at last, and I quite like the woman I'm
finally becoming.
Now I have a new task ahead of me - and that's learning to grow older with
grace and gratitude. Thinking about how to do that is what inspired today's
post....
"IT IS WHAT IT IS" - AND OTHER WORDS OF ACCEPTANCE
Monday, 3 October 2022
WHAT DO YOU TELL YOURSELF IN TOUGH TIMES?
As anyone who reads my blog knows, I have
hip dysplasia
that's been a minor irritant in my life for the last 25 years or so. Then
around this time last year it started to flare up and all of a sudden I
found myself at the orthopedic surgeon's office being told that I'm going to
need a total left hip replacement if I want to be able to walk without pain
and a limp.
Since that appointment a few months ago, things have slowly progressed in a
downward spiral and I now find myself unable to walk even a few steps
without pain. It's
a constant presence
in my life - but you know what? Rabbiting on about it non-stop just makes it
worse, dwelling on it makes it worse.....so while I wait for my operation day to arrive I've developed a litany of responses
that help me accept what is, wait patiently, and focus on the stuff I have some control over. I
thought I'd share a few of them today....
MY FABULOUS SEPTEMBER
Monday, 26 September 2022
MY FABULOUS SEPTEMBER
Oh my goodness, we're into Spring in Australia, although a lot of the time it still feels quite wintery. Still, the sun's up earlier - which makes getting out of bed easier, and the days are warming up. It's been a quiet month for me, but there's still lots of little updates to share. So, on that note here's what's been Fabulous throughout the lovely month of September....
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