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DEC

2023

DIY gifts and seasonal celebrations

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Want to make the holiday season easier? Time, money and energy can be in short supply, so this year be kind to yourself. For those who like to make gifts with love, there are a variety of DIY edible presents below. Plus some inspiration for celebratory dishes that cater for all...

NOV

2023

2023 favourites: exploring and learning

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : 2023, conferences, consumer in research, food, ongoing learning, research advocate, years in review

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2023’s mission was to find enchantment in daily life. Nothing grand, just be aware of and acknowledge the small pockets of joy. January found me following this intention, and house sitting two adorable Burmese cats in Canberra. While the reality of having a location independent...

NOV

2023

No-vember

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : no-vember, November

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Have you noticed the rise of “No”vember posts this year? It comes with the tagline: A time to start saying “no” to people, places and things that drain your energy. While you can’t always say no to an employer or family, it’s a timely reminder that our energy is a limited...

OCT

2023

Mentoring: making the dash to the end of the year easier

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Australia, business coaching, health practitioners, mentoring, naturopath

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Do you find the year speeds up once spring hits? Running your own business means constantly planning a few months ahead. Just when you’re on top of posting about seasonal allergies, you need to be thinking about the holiday season! Clinic holiday planning A...

OCT

2023

The 85% rule in practice

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : 85% rule, small business, solopreneur, workflow

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The latest work ‘revolution’ touted by social media influencers, sporting, business and entertainment leaders alike, is based on a simple theory — you’re more productive when you work a little less. The (nominal) new golden number supposedly yielding optimum effort for...

OCT

2023

Spring update 2023

Posted By : Gill Stannard

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Have you noticed a bounce in your step? As the days get longer melatonin (the sleepy hormone) dials down causing a boost in energy. This might manifest as a rush of motivation, or feeling more social or impulsive. Or an urge to declutter or rock a new haircut. How are you...

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OCT

2023

Mentoring – How to avoid no shows and late cancellations

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : business coaching, cancellation fees, cancellations, naturopath mentor, no show, services, turn up rate

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Have you been left twiddling your thumbs when a client has made a late cancellation or failed to show? Did you know there are ways to reduce or totally eliminate these occurrences altogether? Here are some steps to improve patient compliance and make no shows a thing of the past....

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SEP

2023

Important: TGA review of curcumin supplements

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : Australia, curcuma, curcumin, herbs, regulation, safety, turmeric

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The Therapeutic Goods Administration recently released a consultative review into a couple of “low-negligible risk” herbs including turmeric, due to concerns of possible liver injury in rare cases. Four species of curcuma (turmeric) are used in Australian made turmeric...

SEP

2023

Recipe: Okonomiyaki waffles

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : cooking, Japanese pancakes, okonomiyaki waffles, vegetarian, waffles

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Waffles are currently having a hot minute on social media. Preferring savoury over sweet, hash browns were my gateway to this new craze. Craving a one-dish meal with more veggies, I wondered if the classic Japanese pancake (okonomiyaki) could be wafflised. Spoiler alert: they do!...

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AUG

2023

The secrets of being a happy practitioner

Posted By : Gill Stannard

Tags : clinician, coaching for naturopaths, happy practitioner, how to be happy in your work, professional mentoring, self-employed, solopreneur

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We all have different markers of success but, for me, being happy and satisfied with my work is the most important. Without this, it’s challenging to thrive in business. If you find yourself not loving your work or becoming dissatisfied, the six characteristics of happy...

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DIY gifts and seasonal celebrations

2023 favourites: exploring and learning

No-vember

Mentoring: making the dash to the end of the year easier

The 85% rule in practice

Spring update 2023

Mentoring – How to avoid no shows and late cancellations

Important: TGA review of curcumin supplements

Recipe: Okonomiyaki waffles

The secrets of being a happy practitioner

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