I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve run straight into obstacles on the path I wanted to follow. Every time I’ve tried to change something in my life, there’s been resistance. And yet — again and again — I’ve learned to adjust, rethink, and keep moving forward.

This blog is a little early, but I wanted it to come out on Christmas day here in Australia.

I know this Christmas will be a tough one for many people and I hope this can help even just a little.

Love Carol xx

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs happen when someone tells us we can’t. This week I’ve been reflecting on how perseverance, grit and a growth mindset can reveal potential we never knew we had. Here’s a story that reminded me why we should never let others decide our limits.

How many of us simply accept what is? We reach a certain point in life, in our education or our career, and settle right there. Comfortable. Safe. Familiar. And for a while, that feels perfectly fine.

Life is full of people, but there are a few we simply can’t do without—those who shape us in ways that often go unseen, yet leave a lasting impact on who we are and who we can become.

Some people light up every space they enter, and when they’re gone, the world feels a little dimmer. Today I’m honouring the life of my friend and teammate, Paige Greco.

Choosing growth is never a one-time decision — it’s something we recommit to again and again as life presents new twists, new challenges, and new opportunities.

We’ve all fallen into the comparison trap — looking at someone else’s life and thinking they’ve got it all together. But the truth is, we’re all on our own timeline. Like the sun and the moon, we each shine when it’s our time. 🌞🌙

Here’s why comparing yourself to others only dims your own light — and three ways to stop doing it.

To say I was undercooked going into this ride last weekend is an understatement! I’ve tried to take part each year as an Ambassador for the event because I think it’s important to show others that just because I have Multiple Sclerosis, it doesn’t mean I can’t take part — I might just have to do it differently.

After spending time in hospital last year, I realised that success doesn’t always look like a medal or a milestone — sometimes, it’s as simple as taking a shower on your own.

In a world that feels increasingly heavy, choosing hope isn’t naive — it’s necessary. Here are three simple ways to find light when things feel dark. ✨

Failure. It’s a word that can stop us before we even start. I’ve lost count of the number of times people have asked me, “How do you get over the fear of failing?” The truth is, I don’t always get over it — I’ve just learned to reframe it.