Competition - Win

My motto this year: Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Simply put, be a better person than you think you can be.

practises, but really the importance of taking care of our inner wellness. It also really highlighted how vital friends and family and societal interactions are in keeping our state of wellbeing strong.

How has it affected you?

The biggest part has been the separation from my family. It’s been the hardest, especially watching siblings grow up from afar. I also miss the weather and the quality of food and, of course, the nature and the beach. But for the most part, Covid really set me loose on what was actually possible teaching and opening up my world, both in life and business. I was fortunate to have spent most of my time travelling around Europe and Mexico. It made me think outside the box about how I can develop my teaching and interact with people as well as how I want to live my life.

How do you see fitness vs healthiness or wellness?

For me it’s everything. Fitness is key, but really living a healthy and sustainable life for me is vital. I was lucky enough to grow up with two health-conscious parents, so for me it’s embedded in my life. Being conscious about my body, about what I eat, and how I am keeping my mind are critical. All need to sync together for the whole thing to work. It’s learning how to tune into the more subtle nature and voices of our inner self and letting that guide the life we live.

Any words of wisdom?

Live a life that is authentic to you, whatever that looks like. For you are the only person who gets to look back on it all at the end of the road. Be of service to others for it’s not about the ‘you’. But maintain value to yourself and your needs.

Where is home now ?

For an expat, home is never as simple as one place. Home is with the people you love – part of my heart will always be in Australia with my family, and part will be in London with the amazing people I’ve met. I’m lucky to have travelled a lot, and I find my home anywhere through community, friendship and sharing space.

So East End or West End?

I’m an East Londoner. I live in Shoreditch and love the buzz, the mix of cultures and the creative vibes.

Expat or a local?

For me: Expat. My mum moved over to the other side of Australia when she was around 26 and I think that always plays a part in my thinking that you grew up somewhere and then left to explore the world and decide your home. It’s a crazy concept for me to be in the same place you grew up in. In saying that, I love what local communities have and share.

For an expat, home is never as simple as one place.

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