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2020 IN REVIEW

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“SUN PROTECTION IS BECOMING PART OF AN EVERYDAY ROUTINE FOR MOST PEOPLE AND NOT JUST AN AFTERTHOUGHT.”

What are the misconceptions people have about staying sun safe?

When my first shipment of parasols arrived, I was very excited to take one in to show it off to my colleagues.

The overwhelming response was, ‘It’s very nice but you wouldn’t catch me using an umbrella in summer!’

I knew we had a challenge on our hands to change this.

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How has your personal story shaped your business today?

If I hadn’t witnessed firsthand the results of sun damage, I wouldn’t have realised that people like myself were avoiding sun protection for the sake of their appearance.

As an operating theatre nurse and outdoor person, I was aware that I had to change my own habits. Ten years on, my daughter and I have a thriving sun protection business, Sunbella (sunbella.com.au) that combines fun in the sun with glamourous fashion.

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What is a favorite quote that has served you well across your life and career?

My favorite quote is, ‘Anything that is worthwhile requires a bit of effort!’

Designing and manufacturing parasols and sun style wraps are also the perfect example of the reward you get if you put in the effort.

What trends do you see on the horizon for sun protection, and what’s next for Sunbella?

Sun protection is becoming part of an everyday routine for most people and not just an afterthought.

We want to provide attractive sun protection and have now introduced UPF 50+ sun-style wraps and gloves to our range of parasols. It has been difficult to find a lightweight luxury fabric that meets our requirements, so we are working on solving that problem.

What are your go-to beach accessories as the weather heats up?

I like to pack light when going to the beach, and I don’t leave home without my parasol! I’m also loving my sun style wrap because not only does it protect my shoulders from the sun it keeps me cool if I dampen it. Also, my Wotnot sunscreen (because it has no harmful chemicals in it), a lightweight towel and my sunnies and that’s it for me.

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It’s a time when the peace and goodwill of all mankind warms the very cockles of our hearts. I’m filled with a warm glow just thinking about the season.

Unfortunately, there are only 452 things that need to be done – by me – so that everyone else can have a fabulous festive season!

I have been married for 22 years. In that time, I have bought literally ALL of the presents for my in laws and associated family. I’m not sure how or why this became my job? But, by osmosis, it seems that remembering that my sister-in-law likes Thermomix cookbooks and my father-in- law will read absolutely anything written by Wayne Bennett has become 100% my responsibility.

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There is also a special joy in watching your own children open their beautifully wrapped (by me) presents (such shiny excitement); and knowing that your husband has absolutely no idea what the thoughtful and considered gift actually is!

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Don’t even get me started on the food. I love cooking, and I love putting on the whole Christmas palaver (and maybe pavlova), but this does not change the fact that it takes a lot of effort and planning.

Luckily, any annoyance I may feel is inversely proportional to the number of Christmas cocktails I’ve imbibed.

So, here is my message to all the capable, thoughtful, and caring women out there who feel completely overwhelmed and slightly exhausted by the thought of the approaching festivities: this year, DELEGATE. Realise that you are also due a break and that if you keep doing all the work, people will keep expecting it of you. (I need this tattooed on my forehead).

Give yourself the gift of making at least some of the 452 jobs someone else’s responsibility. I am making a list and checking it twice – then handing it on to other people.

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Sarah Blinco with a unique perspective on 2020 – a year that’s taken a little bit out of all of us, but one that’s reminded us that it’s our humanity that is what’s really important How far away are you right now, from the plans you set for yourself in January 2020? I do hope you’ve managed to get by alright. Me? I’m quite literally a world away from mine.

This time last year I was into my sixth year as a happy expat in the UK. My home and life were in London, and by now I’d have settled visa status. My partner Cooper and I had hit our stride professionally, vlogging at youtube.com/travellivelearn and thrilled to be inspiring others through our travel stories.

As we twirled into 2020 our world was full of promise and possibilities. However, as we all recall, whispers of something dire began to emerge early on.

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The morning of 10 March I rolled over to check the time on my phone. It was 6am, with a side of Twitter blowing up. Italy had gone into total COVID-19 lockdown – the first country outside of China to shut up shop without warning. Problem was, we’d flown into Sicily (southern Italy) two days earlier. Now we couldn’t get out.

Cooper and I spent all day and thousands of dollars booking one flight after another that continued to be cancelled just as we’d purchased seats. We’re still waiting for refunds. Late that fateful day, a travel-savvy friend in England, Andy, who had been advising us on ‘escape routes’ urged us to book an EasyJet flight to Eindhoven in the Netherlands. Andy predicted that unlike the rest of Europe, the Netherlands would help people who had been stranded, by letting them in to take connecting flights.

We waited for two days feeling sick in the pit of our stomachs. All ferries ceased operating. Airport departure boards simply read: CANCELLED, CANCELLED, CANCELLED. Our (not the best) neighbourhood in Catania was dead

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quiet; people were paranoid and scared.

At that stage though, Aussie friends didn’t really get what the big deal was. It was all too absurd and distant to believe. Until of course, as March unfolded, one country after another shut their doors.

On our end, we anxiously waited at the airport for the last flight out of Catania into the heart of Europe, where we could transit to London. Passengers silently crowded into seats; fearful we’d jinx the plane’s departure. When we landed in Eindhoven everyone on board cheered!

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the end of it. In England, the panic began – supermarket shelves were empty, and all of a sudden, so were our usually bustling streets.

The pressure was mounting for us to leave the UK and return to Australia; now the urgency intensified by my dad’s rapidly deteriorating health. So, abruptly and without a chance to say goodbye or pack up our lives – after two more cancelled international flights – we found ourselves at an apocalyptically deserted Heathrow Airport, dejectedly boarding a Qatar flight bound for Brisbane.

Adding insult to injury, we were ‘welcomed home’ by the army and

escorted to a small, airless room where we were held for 14 days. If it wasn’t for the care of family and friends on the Gold Coast who took turns dropping off care packages, we wouldn’t have had any fresh food during that time either.

Two days in, I noticed the federal government Tweeting about how we should all be taking care of our mental health at this time. Were they talking to all Australians?

There is a very good and very real reason why the Red Cross is still facilitating calls to people in Queensland quarantine hotels every day.

Not long after we were freed, my dad died. Prostate cancer – what a nasty, nasty devil it is. He’d always been the one to take care of us, but a lot of what he was taking care of turned out to be unfinished. My brother was just one of many millions who saw his work dry up due to sudden pandemic restrictions; now, both out of work and down on our luck, we teamed up to fumble through the thorny thatch of admin, drama and trauma that can follow a catastrophic life event like this.

I remember staring helplessly at my UK visa as it expired on 15 July, wondering how on earth it had all come to this? I felt displaced, purposeless, and depressed.

Where do you start when you have nothing to start with?

For me, I found it is quite simply gratitude: for my supporters and for those who continue to check in. It’s

during times like this that you really notice the compassion and humanity in others – some longtime friends, and some surprising newcomers who show up in life at the exact right time. I also found gratitude for my own resilience, and I finally figured out the actual meaning of self-care – prioritising movement as medicine and quieting the mind; being kind to myself and taking time out if I need it. I reached out to a career coach too, who helped me reclaim confidence lost this past year. Asking for help was the smart thing to do.

My year was dark, but it’s definitely brighter now. I feel quietly certain that I’ve acquired a newly appointed angel – interesting things keep happening, including unexpected opportunities showing up, for which I am – once again – most grateful.

Still, like you quite possibly, I’m entering 2021 with some trepidation. Many jobs, businesses and industries are shattered as long as Australia is shut off from the world. The truth is, COVID-19 lives on, regardless of whether you for one are untouched by global troubles, or not.

Keep in mind someone very near to you may be hurting.

‘Uncertainty’ is a universal sentiment now – that’s not how we’d usually feel about the fresh promise of a new year. While it’s difficult to calculate the loss we may see and feel in the world after the shock of 2020, I do know for sure that some things can never be taken away. Let’s talk in terms of ‘giving’, because it’s Christmas after all – those things would be our ability to show compassion, to give

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kindness and to connect with others who need our light. In the spirit of the season, be open minded and keep acting on what’s actually important. Those people, those actions, are what I hold most dear after this year.

As for me, I can’t honestly say to you I can see yet that it’s ‘all happened for a reason’.

But I am here now, and I am embracing new things in my life. I hope that by sharing my story, I might inspire you, no matter where you are, to do that too.

“WHILE ‘UNCERTAINTY’ IS A UNIVERSAL SENTIMENT NOW, SOME THINGS CAN NEVER BE TAKEN AWAY FROM US… OUR ABILITY TO SHOW COMPASSION, TO GIVE KINDNESS AND TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO NEED OUR LIGHT. IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON, LET’S KEEP ACTING ON WHAT’S REALLY IMPORTANT.” GET IT Festive Edition 2020

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Portuguese Roast Chicken SERVES: 4

Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pat the skin of the chicken dry with paper towel.

To make the stuffing, combine the stuffing mix, cranberries and salt in a bowl. Gradually add about 3 tablespoons of water – just enough to make the mixture wet and firm. Toss through the butter. Now stuff the chicken cavity alternately with the stuffing and the lemon wedges. Tie the legs together using kitchen string, then place in a roasting tin.

To make the marinade, mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

If you have sensitive skin, use kitchen gloves for the next step as the chilli can burn. Gently pull the chicken skin away from the flesh (take care not to tear it) and ease the butter cubes and some of the marinade evenly under the skin. Spread the remaining marinade over the top and bottom of the chicken and season with salt and pepper.

Cover the chicken with foil and pop into the oven for 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when a knife is inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.

Take the chicken out of the oven and let it rest for at least 30 minutes if you can. This will allow all of the juices to run back into the chicken, leaving the flesh soft and succulent.

Increase the oven temperature to 220°C. Remove the foil from the chicken and pop it back in the oven for 20 minutes to crisp up the skin and give it some colour. Serve with my best ever roast spuds.

Ingredients 1 x 1.5 kg chicken ½ lemon, cut into thin wedges 100 g butter, cut into cubes sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Best Ever Roast Spuds (see page 138 of Confidence in the Kitchen), to serve STUFFING 100 g (1 cup) store-bought chicken stuffing mix (or coarse breadcrumbs mixed with 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs) handful of dried cranberries pinch of sea salt 50 g butter, cut into cubes MARINADE 2 tablespoons dried oregano finely grated zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon store-bought chilli paste or chilli sambal GET IT Festive Edition 2020

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Salt and Pepper Fish SERVES: 4

Method To make the seasoned flour, combine all the ingredients in a shallow bowl. Add the fish and toss to coat, shaking off any excess flour.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. You will know the oil is ready if you put the end of a wooden spoon into the oil and bubbles start to appear. Shallow-fry the fish for 3–4 minutes each side or until lovely and golden.

Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towel.

To make the dressing, heat the olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the spring onion, chilli and ginger and gently cook for 2 minutes or until warmed through.

Place the salt and pepper fish on a serving plate. Drizzle over the oyster sauce and the dressing, sprinkle over a little more salt and serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 kg skinless firm white fish fillets, cut into 3–4 cm pieces (see tip) 125 ml (1⁄2 cup) vegetable oil 3 tablespoons oyster sauce, to serve SEASONED FLOUR 90 g (3⁄4 cup) plain flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 1⁄2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper DRESSING 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 2 long red chillies, deseeded, thinly sliced 2.5 cm piece of ginger, julienned

TIP: You can use any white fish you like, but I usually choose groper or snapper.

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Brandied Oranges with Whipped Cream SERVES: 10 Ingredients 410 g caster sugar 1 cinnamon stick 10 oranges 4 tablespoons brandy 2 ½ tablespoons orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) whipped cream or coconut yoghurt, to serve

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Method Place the sugar and cinnamon stick in a small saucepan, add 300 ml of water and stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat and boil for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

Remove the cinnamon stick.

While the sugar syrup is cooling, get on with prepping your citrus.

Peel the oranges, making sure you remove all the white pith (that stuff can really mess with the taste!) and thinly slice crossways. You can cut the oranges into segments if you like, but crossways is quicker and easier if this is your first crack. If there are any pips, remove them carefully.

Transfer to a serving bowl.

Pour the brandy, orange liqueur and sugar syrup over the prepared oranges and leave to sit for at least 30 minutes, although you can actually leave this overnight.

Serve at room temperature with a generous dollop of whipped cream or coconut yoghurt.

Chaja Mess SERVES: 10-12

Ingredients 300 ml thickened cream, lightly whipped 2 store-bought sponge cakes, broken into large pieces (see tip) 400 g can dulce de leche 200 g salted roasted peanuts, chopped 2 x 400 g cans mango cheeks or slices (or use the cheeks from 2 large mangoes when in season) 4 large meringues (store bought are fine) freeze-dried raspberry powder, to serve (optional; see tip)

Method We are going to be constructing this dessert a bit like an Eton mess. You’ll need a large wooden board to assemble it on and a nice big serving spoon.

Scoop up a heap of fluffy whipped cream and dollop it on your serving board. Place a few more dollops on the board, then get the back of your spoon and spread the cream out with some big firm whacks! Save the rest of the cream for later on.

Arrange the pieces of sponge on top of the cream, then dollop on spoonfuls of dulce de leche, creating little caramel pockets. Scatter over the peanuts for some salt and crunch, then delicately lay the mango cheeks over the top. Top with dollops of the remaining cream, then crumble the meringues over to add some beautiful sweet crunch. For a lovely finishing touch, you can sprinkle a little freeze-dried raspberry powder over the top.

Take to the table and serve. This is one of those desserts that will be remembered and recreated for years to come!

TIP: I often bake some of the sponge pieces in a 180°C oven for 10–15 minutes to give them a golden colour and a bit of firmness.

When assembling this dessert, I find it looks better if you break the sponge into large portions instead of crumbling it into little pieces on the plate. Freeze-dried raspberry powder is available from gourmet food stores and some health food stores.

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Making the shift to an eco-friendly Image credit: Thinc Eco

Andonia Kailis from Thinc Eco shares with us 6 simple changes you can incorporate into your daily routine for a fulfilling, eco-friendly lifestyle Sustainability is gaining momentum, with both brands and consumers taking those first steps towards environmentally friendly practices.

Whether it’s reducing single use plastic or eating less meat, every change you make, contributes to a big impact. Thinc Eco (thinceco.com) is an authority on all things sustainable, and suggests we should begin to focus on these six key areas:

1. In the bag For your next grocery run, make a conscious effort to bring along some reusable bags.

The average Australian uses 170 plastic bags every year, so keep some ecofriendly bag options stashed in your car or by the door for easy access.

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2. Cut the packaging Processed and packaged food can be bad for your health, and equally bad for the planet. Aim to DIY your snacks to eliminate quick-fix pre-packaged purchases and cut down on the plastic.

Switch out the old-school Tupperware with today’s must-have material, bamboo! Not only sustainable, bamboo has antifungal properties. Thinc Eco stocks biodegradable bamboo lunch boxes that are safe from chemicals and gentle on our planet.

3. Eat local Buying food from your local farmers’ market is a great way to benefit the environment. Local produce travels less before it reaches your plate, reducing your carbon footprint while supporting your community and local farming businesses – it’s a win-win!

4. Save on H2O An easy way to live more sustainably is to be more mindful of your water usage.

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Try cutting your down on your shower time, and opt for quick washes for laundry, or simply ensure you don’t keep the tap running while you rinse your face or brush your teeth. Every drop counts.

5. Clean and green Many of the cleaning products sold at your local supermarket will contain harsh chemicals that wreak havoc on the environment, so consider mixing your own all-purpose cleaner solution, like blending vinegar, water and rosemary.

6. A brush with purpose Did you know that 3.5 billion toothbrushes are sold worldwide every year?

Most of these get lost in the recycling process and end up in landfill, or in our rivers and oceans, so make the simple switch to a biodegradable toothbrush.

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Karin Falk-Baker, Communication & Interior Design Manager at IKEA Logan, with inspiration on how to make outdoor spaces spectacular for summer Summertime is all about coming together with friends and family and enjoying quality time together. What better place to do this than your outdoor space?

Whether you are having your friends over for a lazy Sunday lunch, your family

around for a Summer BBQ, or having cheeky afternoon drinks, there are great ways to create your own outdoor oasis and the right vibe for any occasion.

To keep your outdoor space feeling cohesive and considered, work with a similar look and feel to your inside space. By adding chair pads, cushions and other textiles, you can add colour and style to your outdoor area.

Flexible furniture makes bigger gatherings so much easier. Consider extendable tables and foldable chairs that can easily be packed away when not in use. If you still don’t have enough room for all your guests, bring out your

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dining table from inside and cover the tables with table cloths to make them look more coordinated.

Decorate your table with greenery. This gives both colour and life to your table.

Other ways to add to the feel is through the use of dinnerware and serve ware.

For instance, rustic wooden chopping boards for your canapes will both make it easier for you to serve and make your table look more decorative.

Don’t forget your outdoor lighting. Solar powered festoon lights or fairy lights are easy to hang, better for the planet and your wallet, and will make any space feel festive and add to the summer vibe.

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We look forward to celebrating the New Year with a glass of bubbles and a smile to welcome 2021.

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FINANCIALLY Dr Gina Cleo, Director of the Habit Change Institute, guides us through her go-to methods for managing our funds.

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It’s important to take care of ourselves, mind, body and soul – so don’t forget to show some love to your finances too with these simple steps to money mastery.

Stay on track Relying on your memory can let you down (and you’re much more likely to downplay bigger impulse purchases that way), so keeping a diary will help keep you better manage and track your finances.

The CommBank BillSense app, for example, is the perfect tool to support you day to day if you prefer to track on the move.

Slow and steady Having savings is great, but new clothes and meals out are great too!

Strike a balance with your savings by putting away realistic amounts of money each week.

Trying to save too much and not enjoying life could result in you falling off the wagon and abandoning your financial goals altogether.

Be in the know Create a habit of checking your bank balance twice a week. Habits are formed best when you do them at the same time of day (e.g. 7pm).

To help you get started, use a recurring alarm on your phone as a reminder.

You’ll get to know the ins and outs of deposits from work, and also regular direct debits from memberships you might have forgotten about (like subscription video services or paid apps).

In time, checking your bank balance will become an automatic healthy financial habit.

Needs vs wants Sometimes, our spending habits get in the way of our well-intended financial goals, and we can forget exactly what we are spending on.

Being more aware of your spending habits not only reduces impulsive purchases, but it can also increase your financial wellbeing by putting you back in the driver’s seat.

Don’t forget your why Saving is a long game, but instead of focusing on what you’re giving up, look at what you’ve got to gain.

If you sacrifice your takeaway coffee for a year, you’d have enough in savings to fly to Europe (for the time when we can fly there again).

“KEEP YOUR GOALS IN FOCUS AND REMEMBER WHY YOU SET THEM.

At the end of each month, look at your outgoing costs and highlight all the ‘non-essential’ spending you’ve done (you know the kind!).

Start small, there’s no need to cut out all of life’s pleasures.

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beauty lover in your life will always appreciate some compact brushes to touch up their look. Keep an eye out for sets that come with their own clutch or brush roll, with brushes for both face and eyes, and look for thicker, plush fibres that will easily buff powders and shadows alike.

Make gifting a breeze with Holly Bartter’s wrap-up of the top 5 gifts to satisfy any beauty addict on your Christmas list With the festive season well and truly upon us, you might find yourself stumped at gifting that one friend or family member with a penchant for all things beauty.

Luxe hair accessories Gone are the days when you might have one or two longsuffering hair ties in your bathroom drawers. Go for a stocking stuffer with a silky twist, and opt for satin scrunchies, hair wraps or elastics that not only look chic but will support the health of your hair while you wear them.

You know the one – they are always sporting the latest nail polish shade, they’ve memorised the settings on the must-try hair gadget, and they are never without a touch-up mirror.

To take out the guesswork for you, we’ve curated our five favourite beauty buys that will score big points with your giftees this season, and complement their growing beauty collection perfectly:

A kiss of tint Lip colours don’t have to be fussy, and there’s no easier way to boost a beauty collection than with a nourishing tinted lip balm or gloss. Try some festive shades of red or berry with shimmer or keep it simple with nude tones that will look good (and feel great) over any lipstick or liner!

The multi-purpose cream colour For an Australian summer, there’s nothing more practical than cream formulas which can easily be reapplied, blended and touched up on the go. Look for a cream blush or contour in a convenient stick form, aiming for a shade that could be used on cheeks, lips or even eyes (think nudes, subtle bronzes and warm browns depending on their skin tone).

Light and breezy body mists Any beauty-lover will have their go-to scents, but these can be transformed when layered with a body mist. Look for fresh scents that will uplift evening fragrances, or a gourmand like vanilla that will warm up any favourite perfume. Often available in larger sizes, a body mist is spritz-friendly and a great way to keep a ‘scent memory’ of festive times spent together.

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Jack Smith from Vision Personal Training in Bundall shares tips on how to not get too distracted from our wellbeing routines during the festive break For most of us, the summer holidays normally means time off work, spending extra time with family, and being out and about more. It is very easy to become distracted from our health and fitness.

By doing a few simple things on a daily and weekly basis, we can allow ourselves to maintain a high level of fitness, and begin the new year feeling strong: Get up and go for a walk with the family Going to places you normally wouldn’t get to during the year allows you to tick off some of those bucket list areas that you’ve been wanting to see for a while.

And, exploring on foot means you get your cardio in for the day too.

Drink more water It is very easy to become dehydrated over the summer months. As a rule, we should be drinking a minimum of 2L of water per day and adding 1L per hour of exercise. If you are spending the day in the sun, make sure you have plenty of water with you.

Prepare your lunch and take it with you, which saves money and importantly, you know what you’re putting into your body.

Use a food diary Track your habits and discuss with your wellbeing advisor or personal trainer so you can get back on track faster if you end up getting into the holiday spirit more than you had intended. visionpt.com.au/vision-virtual-training

Eat your greens Filling our bodies with vitamins and minerals helps us to stay fit and healthy.

Your immunity will stay high too, which is important during this period where we tend to over-indulge and exercise less than usual.

Keep busy Planning outdoor activities is a great way to spend some healthy time with friends and family.

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3. Work it

Get clarity Manifesting is about mindfulness, and it’s essential to focus your thoughts and get clear on exactly what you wish to bring into your life. Take a quiet moment each day for yourself and listen to what keeps cropping up for you in terms of your desires.

Manifestation only works when you do, so put yourself in the path of opportunity. Say YES to things that relate to your desire, connect with people with similar goals, and put some energy every single day into receiving what you’re looking for.

4. Stay patient

2. Be specific

Manifestation works best when you’re able to articulate exactly what you’re looking to achieve. Think about how you will feel when you get there, what impact this will have on your life, and how exactly you imagine this coming to life.

Manifestation doesn’t often work overnight, and it’s a process of ongoing dedication to seeking out what we wish for in our lives. Accept what the universe brings you and be agile to pivot if you find your desires changing.

Most of all – enjoy the process.

3. Speak up

Verbalising your desires in a simple sentence or two helps to set the intention on its pathway out in the universe, and makes it feel more real. Try an inspiration board at home, a phone wallpaper or a few reminders in places you visit daily to keep that wish at the top of your mind.

Want more manifesting inspiration? Have a read of some of our favourite books on the topic, Super Attractor by Gabby Bernstein, Ask and It Is Given

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Jupiter and Saturn’s conjunction on the summer Mars finally gets momentum in your money sector solstice establishes fresh within your by mid-month which is a connections relief and eases tensions, community and social networks. can helping to refocus financial goals.Finally, Venus you doubles breathe sighas ofshe relief as Saturn finishes its or stern down ona this bestows potential gifts assessment of around your career and reputation sector. opportunities external forms of finance After three months finally and resources such of as disruption taxes, loans,Mars inheritances. allows you to the assert intentions clearly. The Mercury and Sunyour highlight opportunities full 30 December family for moon furtheron education and tofocuses updateon your and home, helping to round outtoan incredibly philosophies or beliefs helping lighten things challenging 2020.your horizons. up and broaden

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This becomes more amplified to turn down or steers in a slightly on 15 December, with you the Solar eclipsedifferent in your direction. Mercury its blind retrograde relationship sector.completes Eclipses are spotson and the forth, giving more clarity to your business and can speed up situations. Expect the unexpected. personal relationships, which lightens the mood Resolutions arrive with the full moon in Cancer and30makes for an enjoyable party season. on December, rounding out 2020 with clarity and comfort.

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Mars now gains momentum develop and reconnect to your passion after projects three monthspeople of introspection and reveals a more or presents who can assist with turning powerful and self-determined your passions into a reality. personal ideology.

Rebooting your belief systems, thanks to the Astirrings visible of lunar eclipse onninth 30 November highlights Mars in your solar house, isn’t the sands around your home base and lightshifting work but by mid-November the reboot is career or external reputation.

The solar eclipse complete, just in time for party season. Mercury of 15 December develops the role of home or also finishes gathering its data in your most private family context your career. Eclipses can be sphere,inwhich hasofstrengthened and deepened blind spotsand or offer fastBy progress; be alert. your roots resolve.

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Jupiter and Saturn’s conjunction on the summer solstice. This 20-year cycle is forging a new September 22 – October 23 era and offers great opportunity around your creativity and children.

Both business and personal relationships finally get the green light by mid-November, just in 23 - November 22 up time for partyOctober season. Having Mars chopping and muddying the waters of your relationships Aisvisible lunar eclipse of 30 November carries its difficult for a sign whose focus is on steadying tone through the first weeks of December. the ship.

Mercury alsotwo offers forward traction Eclipses in your financial indicate unseen in your financial sector, house assisting with smarter activities play ormoney. an acceleration towards decision at around a target. Jupiter and Saturn meet up on the summer solstice, marking a new era in your home, family and ancestor sector. Optimism and commitment drive this new era. Mars helps you rip through any to do lists and assists with problem solving.

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