How often do we hold ourselves back, waiting for everything to align before we take that first step? We convince ourselves that tomorrow will be better, that next week we’ll be more prepared, or that someone else will give us the go-ahead. But the truth is, tomorrow is never guaranteed, and the “perfect” moment rarely arrives.

In today’s world it can feel almost impossible to stay positive. With so much heartbreak, conflict, and uncertainty around us, the negatives often seem louder than the positives.

We often chase achievements, but true meaning comes alive when we share it with others. My 88-year-old mum — dressed as Catwoman — reminded me of that in the most unexpected way.

We all love comfort. It feels safe, familiar, predictable. Comfort is the place where we don’t have to think too hard or stretch ourselves too far. But here’s the truth: comfort can be your greatest enemy.

I spent years wondering why anyone needed a ‘dog and bone’—then realised fitting in sometimes means learning to laugh at yourself.

I’ve learned not to look too far ahead. Life moves fast, and trying to predict or control what’s around the corner often just leads to overwhelm.

One little act of silliness can’t fix the challenges our public hospitals face. But it can remind us that even in the toughest places, there’s still room for joy — and that joy can be contagious.

There are so many times we try to hide our vulnerability. We strive to be seen as strong, capable, in control — like we’ve got it all together. Somewhere along the way, we’ve been taught that showing vulnerability means we’re weak, not up to the pressures of life.

How many of us have made a mistake and instantly feared it would be the undoing of us? That sinking feeling… the panic, the self-doubt. We beat ourselves up and worry about the fallout.

But what if that so-called mistake was actually the beginning of a miracle?

I think one of the biggest decisions I’ve ever made was leaving Canada to move to Australia. I was walking away from everything I knew and loved—my family, my friends, and my career. Family has always been incredibly important to me, so leaving them was without a doubt the hardest part.

Most of us grow up with dreams—of who we want to become, of what we hope to do in the world. A lucky few go on to fulfill them. But what if those dreams weren’t just childhood fantasies? What if they were the blueprint for the life we were meant to live?

How many times have you caught yourself being way too hard on yourself?

We all have that voice — the inner critic — that second-guesses, undermines, and judges.