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How to find motivation when you’re feeling down & exhausted

February 18, 2015 by Amy Darcy 6 Comments

Today I featured on One Crafty Mumma with Part A of this post – what a privilege! Mel is a veteran craft blogger, whose gentle soul and kind heart I am so inspired by. I’m sharing my top 10 tips to ...

How to reduce your bloating, gas and manage your IBS symptoms

Flat tummy in the morning, bloated in the evening; abdominal pain in between – living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) isn’t fun. You might switch between diarrhea and constipation and live in fear of your digestive system conjuring up a foul smell. In fact, it can be downright embarrassing and even diminish your desire to…

4 Things that will Keep You Motivated to Exercise Regularly + Wireless Headphones Giveaway!

If someone could bottle motivation for exercise, they would be as popular as CocoCola, I’m sure! Sadly, it’s unlikely to happen. Despite this, there’s actually some really simple things you can do to help yourself be motivated to exercise regularly. These are my top three tips which will help you build a constant desire to…

Self-Confidence: Keeping It Going Strong

‘How to build self-confidence’ was a topic that came up regularly when I asked you all what sort of things you wanted blog posts written about. As self-confidence is essential in helping us live an enjoyable life, I thought I would bring in an expert to educate us on how to make true change, along with…

How good posture can keep your stress levels down

Many years ago our ancestors relied on our stress response primarily to keep us alert and alive to ward off animal predators. These days it’s a different story. Whilst there’s no real danger of being eaten by a bear anytime soon, our stress responses have none-the-less gone into overdrive. Anyone who’s ever had a meltdown…

Why that thing she did to lose 10kg isn’t working for you

Hands up if you’ve ever compared yourself to someone else? Whether it be a friend, a co-worker, a social influencer or an actress, we’re all guilty of playing the comparison game – particularly when it comes to weight-loss. Now, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but here’s the thing: EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. We come in…

Mindfulness Techniques To Boost Your Productivity

We’re all guilty of being distracted. One minute you’re checking emails, the next you’re updating your ASOS cart and before you know it, you’re Facebook stalking your ex-class mates from high school – don’t lie, we’ve all been there. With all this in mind, it’s not hard to believe that we spend approximately 47% of…

Do Apple Cider Vinegar Shots assist in Weight Loss?

Have you shot Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)? Or have you heard of people doing this but aren’t really sure why? I did some digging to find out what the experts say about this health trend that’s been around for the last few years. Mind you, vinegar has been used as an anti-inflammatory for medicinal purposes…

20 Pop Songs that Will Leave You Feeling Empowered + Win Wireless Earbuds valued at $169.95

Whether you’re going for a job interview, feeling down, or just needing some motivation to either get through that to-do list or get your butt to the gym, these songs will have you singing, dancing and feeling empowered in no time. I’ve created a playlist entitled ‘I’VE GOT THIS’ & included it in the post…

Almond & Vanilla Overnight Oats with Banana & Passionfruit

I’ve just returned from the Great Barrier Reef. The weather was AMAZING! I lived in a bikini like it was summer and spent my days floating around the big crystal blue. I was so thankful I packed jeans and a jumper to change into at the airport because it was cold when I landed back…

Eggplant, Goats Cheese and Dill Vegetarian Fritters (gluten free, low FODMAP)

Getting creative in the kitchen making low FODMAP eggplant vegetarian fritters If you were following my instagram stories the other night, you’ll be excited to know that this is the Eggplant, Goats Cheese and Dill Vegetarian Fritters recipe you watched me making. 94% of you asked for the recipe, so here it is. For those…

A Brain-boosting Breakfast – Avocado, Egg and Dukkah on Toast

I survived my evidence law exam today! This excites me because it means I have one subject left before I have completed my degrees! I’ve been tied to my desk with very little sleep the last week, but I’ve noticed how hungry I was when I was working. I thought it would be the opposite because I’ve barely had time…

Antioxidant Boosting Breakfast Smoothie Bowl Recipe

I’m a huge advocate for meals that are high in nutritional value and I think this is particularly important when it comes to your breakfast. Starting the day with a nutrient filled breakfast sets you up for a successful day because your body is fuelled with what it needs to operate at its best. It also…

High Protein Banana Split

When you’re swinging on the fridge door wishing chocolate would appear (surely I can’t be the only one!), try this banana split to curb you cravings 😍 . The cottage cheese is a great source of protein which will help fill you up, meaning less time swinging on the fridge door! It literally takes 3 minutes (if…

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