MY FIRST MOTHER'S DAY IS APPROACHING...

As I approach my VERY FIRST MOTHER'S DAY, I am so filled with gratitude and love for the opportunity to be A Mum. But I am also very much reminded and thinking of all the other Women and couples who are still in their season of waiting. A place we were for a very long time. I can still feel the disappointments, the anger and even resentment. All those emotions as we were in our season of waiting. I guess a .little part of me feels sad to be feeling happy.

But I felt so drawn and compassionate to writing this to send a message to all the other women and couples who are still waiting. You are certainly not forgotten. My prayers and thoughts are with you as I hold our little shining star in my arms. I am thinking of you. And I believe with all my heart your season will come. And I truly hope that you keep believing it too. Through our almost 12 year wait, I felt hopeless, I lost my faith. But through it all....I never lost hope....... And This Sunday I will close my eyes and remember how it felt and respect that you are feeling this.

So My message to all the women still in their season of waiting this Mother's Day. You are not forgotten and not alone. You are in my heart. And may the love and support of family and friends offer you comfort through the dark clouds of disappointment. And the strength of hope to keep you believing. And I wish all the beautiful Mummies out there a wonderful Mother's Day especially if it is your VERY FIRST MOTHER'S DAY. And I encourage you to take a minute to think of those who are still waiting for their miracle.  If this has helped you I would love for you to comment below.

All My Love
Kristi Xx

OWNING MY STORY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE..

OWNING MY STORY.... At one time in my life this would have been the last thing from my mind, talking about and sharing things that I have been through. All I wanted to do was hide from i and forget it. But as I got older I started to see that people were connecting with and listening to my story and it was actually helping other women with confidence to own their own story. And this felt really great. It helped me see what I had been through so far in a completely different light.

I guess in among the mess we don't think of how we can help others. How sharing our story can make a huge difference and impact in the wold. Especially if your story is messy and not at all rainbows (Does that actually happen?)

STOP LOOKING FOR VALIDATION..
You don't need validation...there is someone out there who has been through or going through the same and needs to hear your story to know they are not alone. I found that when I first started sharing my story the most comfortable way was writing about it. This was an effective way to say what I was feeling and say what I wanted to say with no reservations. Give it a try and see how it works for you.

BE REAL AND AUTHENTIC....
The number one thing I found when sharing my story is to be authentic. Speak from the heart this is what inspires and changes lives. Never think people won't listen to your story. Like I said there is always someone who need to hear it. Tell it from the heart and soul and from a place of compassion. You don't have to share a photo of yourself with the world if your not comfortable It's about sharing the things that you are proud of in your life. My story is always evolving and growing..

Until next time
Kristi Xx

MUMMY LIFE.. AND ME

MUMMY LIFE....I'm not sure I could even begin to describe how perfect it has been. I wanted to do this to share with you how I feel about being our little girl's Mummy. Of course there are some trying chaos driven days. A normal Mom life am I right? But when I look into her eyes or hold her all the messiness just seems to disappear. To all the Mum's out there do you feel this too?

As I write this our little shining star has just woken from her sleep and is sitting at the table eating her banana for afternoon tea smiling at me with Banana all over her face!! I love moments like these. But there are moments where Mummy Life can get really challenging!! Moments like dinner time when they refuse to eat what you've made (Yep we definitely fall into this category!!). Or when they won't stay out of the toilet and bring you the toilet block when your back was turned for just a minute!! Anyone else?... But this is all part of making memories as a family, And some pretty good tales to tell for her 21st!!

BIGGEST TRANSITIONS SO FAR..
Before I was a Mum I used to hear other Mum's all the time say "they are growing so fast!" Putting herself in her big girl bed was a really big moment so surreal with a few tears shed. Now that I am a Yummy Mummy myself (I always wanted to say that!) I truly know what they mean. Every day I wake up our Little Shining Star is doing something new and looks so much like a little lady. But let me clear this up she is NOT. My girl is such a tomboy, she loves shirts and shorts and tells me "No Thank you" to wearing a dress. Yep attitude and terrible two stage has begun!! Another huge transition is Daddy going back to work full time and Mummy working full time. The day's schedule has to be down to a fine art!!. All preparation is super organised lunches, dinners, clothes. SUPER MOM and SUPER DAD has it covered.. We are still a great team thanks SUPER DAD Xx.

ENTERING MOTHERHOOD IN A DIFFERENT WAY..
Well I can honestly say yes It was scary. after years of fertility struggles and going through processes it was like a whirlwind come through and instantly within days our lives changed forever. Instant planning and WHAM our Little Shining Star was here!! But you know We wouldn't have it any other way. That was they way God intended and it was perfect in every way. MUMMY LIFE is the most beautiful experience. Did you struggle with Infertility? Have you started your family through Adoption or Fostering. I would love to hear your story . Comment below and subscribe to this amazing community. Until next time..

Kristi xx

WAYS TO BE MORE ORGANISED..

Green Light Green Light..Yep I need this for myself as much as I'm writing it for you my friend. I am a woman who needs to be organised, if I'm not I am totally lost and my day is literally like a comedy club!. Now don't get me wrong being spontaneous is super important in life too. But I LOVE to be organised. (Well I try!). OK are you an organised person? Do you need help ? What does your day look like ? Well I got ya back with some of my tips I use every day. So lets dive in.

When wee all live such busy lives and the chaos starts from the moment we wake(Like me!). We need a little help with the everyday so things can go a lot more smoothly. It is so important when you have a plan in place to follow, and yes sometimes that plan gets gets thrown out the window. But it truly creates more balance in the everyday grind. Me..I'm not always a person that does well without a plan, I get anxious without structure. This sometimes drives my husband crazy!! So without further ado. Her are some helpful tips to keep your day more organised...

1 Write things down. I could not survive a day without doing this. So many different things happening in my day, my mind needs a little help. Write down the most important that you have to remember. .
2 Write deadlines and schedules. This is a must for me!!Prioritize the important and and write a deadline in your diary or calendar. Where you go to first and foremost everyday.
3- Give everything a home. To make it less stressful when you need something make sure things have their own place. That way you don't get so stressed when you go to get something and can't find it. I hate this!!!
4 Declutter regularly. I do this often. It saves so much time and accumulation of things that will just end up getting in your way and waste time that lets face it we don't have!

So what do you think? Simple but effective strategies that will help your day run more smoothly and productive. Now these are things I think we would all like. So go ahead and try these and let me know how you go and If they help you and your everyday. Comment below.... Until next time
Kristi xx

MY TO DO LIST....AND THE TIME TO DO IT.

To Do List......yep it's absolutely a mile long and yep I never get done what I plan in a day. Can you relate? But we sure as heck try right? Isn't it so crazy how as we get older the more we try to cram in in a day. The more we think we have to have done. Well this is me...I'm saying it out load. Constantly mind scrambling and adding to my do to list, and then cringing at the thought of how the hell am I going to get all this done. I mean seriously we need to stop doing this to ourselves and turning our to do list into a positive you agree?

Sometimes I think our mind is constantly going round and ticking constantly like a clock never stopping.  And this is me...constantly ticking and going. But after listening to some of the best life coaches in the world like Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi. I had the best tools on how to handle this. How to get the most out of my to do list.  And I want to share a couple of important things I have learned...

1- Prioritize your to do list to what is most important. Get done what will turn the needle in what you are trying to achieve in your day. What will get you to where you want to go.
2- Separate what is trivial and what is important to your why. Why do you need to get this done. Is this going to create the impact you want to put out there. Weather your a stay at home Mum, your working a 9-5 with a Family or wanting to start a Business.

I really found this to help me so much keeping me more grounded in my busy hectic day to day and I know it will help you too.Stay focused on the goal and use your to do list to strategize your path Have you Subscribed yet to receive more helpful tips and strategies I use to live your best life. Comment below and let me know what you think. Share if this helps you and with a friend if you think they need this. . Until next time...

Kristi Xx

WHAT IS YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE ?...

I love talking about my personality!! I mean I really work hard on bringing forward in the most authentic way my caring, funny, inspiring, determined,driven and passionate sometimes cooky and loving personality. Have you ever really thought about your personality? Our personality is a huge part of our make up of who we are...what we are made of and what our place in this universe is. Lets dive in and look a little closer.



Now let me just clarify something. The way I just described my personality is not as it has always being. As of a few years ago I was not driven or passionate, I was a dreamer with no plan or ideas. I was not a doer to get things done to get to that place I wanted o be. It took a lot of changes and hard work to realize I had to put myself out there to show people the best of me. Let's be honest..the personality that you put forth into the universe will leave a lasting effect on all the people in your life. A saying that I often go back to and remind myself is "Personality starts when comparison ends".
As individuals we each have a personality that best suits us and who we are. And we can change our personality as we grow and evolve as individuals. Like me, when I was younger I had more of an inward personality. I was kind of safe and comfortable in my own little bubble. Until much later on I began to grow and come into my own of exactly who I was with no comparing and judging.

It is so very important to let our personality shine, don't hide it or hold back. Celebrate your personality and who you are. I would love to start a conversation now Comment below what personality type are you?  let's share and be thankful for being us and see if we have anything in common.. and gooooo.........

Lots of Love Kristi Xx

HOW TO BECOME THE WOMAN YOU WANT TO BE..

Hi there all you beautiful women out there! Is this something you are striving to achieve?Absolutely right? well I'm here to share with you some very important things I have learnt along the way. And I know will help you too....you have to be prepared to put in the work, are you ready.. lets dive in.

YOU HAVE TO FIND YOUR INNER VOICE.
Your inner voice is going to be a very important part of your journey. It literally is who you want to be.Your inner voice will help guide you on the path that you want to navigate. You should always listen to your inner voice, it knows just the right time to lend a hand when you are putting the pieces of the puzzle together of who it is that you want to become. And the impact you want to have on the world. I learn't to listen very carefully to my inner voice. It is very truthful in telling me if I'm heading in the right direction of where I want to be.

LEARN TO BE MORE COMFORTABLE STEPPING OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE.
This was something I found hard as I had never before done that in any way, I was the quiet one who liked the one spot and didn't venture out to try many new experiences. But when you just put one foot at a time eyes wide open new experiences, opportunities and doors will open. This was I how I found I started to see myself as being on the right path to becoming the woman I wanted to be.

NEVER BE AFRAID TO SHOW WHO YOU ARE YOUR DREAMS AND WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN.
When I was younger I think the reason why I was so shy and didn't like trying new experiences was for fear of what others would think. It can feel scary when you see you are making others take notice in whatever you are doing. Let's face it not everyone is going to like what it is you are doing, and that is OK. There are also people you may be inspiring and helping with something they may be struggling with. It's your dream so go for it!!

So this is really a tough journey right? and you have to be prepared to put in the hard yards to get to where you want to be. And there are going to be some bumps and bruises along the way. Some setbacks. But remember you are fierce, you are a warrior, and you can be whatever you want to be. So go out there and leave your mark in this world to be remembered. And be the best you you can be...For more inspiration and educational content subscribe free to the blog. It's all for you....
Kristi Xx

10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME...

Well Hi there... would you like to chat for a bit? Would you like to find out some more of the good stuff about me? Well I'm ready to spill more of the beans. A little more about who the heck is Kristi Menso and what makes me...well me. So sound the horn here are 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME.

1- I am the most absolute indecisive women you will meet (Ask Trevor!).
2- I love my midday naps on the weekend!! (After our daughter is asleep) I literally can't keep my eyes open it's lights out...
3- I have an obsession with Maxi Dresses. I love them! they are so comfy.
4- My absolute down time is listening to @goaldiggerpodcast with @jennakutcher this lady is amazing!! If you haven't already you should seriously check it out.
5- I have Turner Syndrome (TS) which is a genetic disorder check it out what a ride it's been!but hey I'm rocking it...
6- My favorite place is Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday's this is my special paradise,. Have you been? I am certainly a beach girl! How about you?
7- This is an important one. I love to use only natural skin care products. I personally use Sukin Skincare Range. The best ingredients all natural no harsh chemicals.
8- My favorite Author is Danielle Steel. Yes I am a true hopeless romantic (again ask Trevor!)
9- I love public speaking! I'm not telling a lie Honest!!! Yes I get soo nervous but a certain energy takes over and it just seems so natural. I love to inspire and motivate people.
10- And last but not least, I am a very selfless woman, I always have a tenancy to put others needs before my own, It's just who I am. I sometimes admire this quality in me and other times think differently. You should always fill your own cup first to full give to other's.

Well there you have it. 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME... Tell me did any of these relate to you? Did you find we have things in common? Comment below I'd love for you to share with me. So I am really just a small country town girl at heart with big dreams!!! A strong, brave confident proud woman. But it took a lot of work to become the person I want to be. You can do it too.... Until next time Friends. Have you subscribed free to the blog yet?  What are you waiting for!

Kristi Xx.

WHEN ATTITUDE IS CHANGED THOUGHT IS CHANGED,

Attitude... I use to hate that word. It made me think of myself in a negative way. And honestly so unmotivated and lacking in self confidence. I had absolutely no idea the importance of how a healthy attitude affected how my day would turn out. Trust me when I say if you wake up with a positive and happy attitude you will achieve what you want for that day and more. But if you have the attitude that you can't and your thoughts are full of negativity then it is not going to happen . WHEN ATTITUDE IS CHANGED THOUGHT IS CHANGED.

I raise my hand when I say negative thoughts are so dam draining, and the more I gave into them the stronger they become. Some great ways I have used to change my attitude are
1 keep a gratitude journal of things you are grateful for.
2 Use positive words to describe your life.
3 Don't forget to breathe!!

So I want you to try ... wake up and smile. Be grateful to be alive. Whatever goals or dreams it is you want to create that day say to yourself GO AND DO IT!! Just doing simple tasks like this can have a huge affect on how your day will unfold. I found that when I did change my attitude I started to see a change in my life because my thought pattern started to change in a more positive direction. I had more confidence to get the job done and abundance and success started to fill my life. Do you have a healthy attitude? How is your thought pattern? comment below and tell me how you are making positive changes to your life. Let's do it together to create more success and abundance. And more importantly showing gratitude and love for the amazing woman you are.

Kristi Xx

OUR JOURNEY IN PARENTHOOD SO FAR...

Hi there friends!! Well I can honestly say I never thought I would be writing about this. But here I am Writing about my journey as a first time Mum SURPRISE!!! and OUR JOURNEY IN PARENTHOOD SO FAR. With my struggle with infertility and countless IVF cycles you know our Journey see my blog post on my struggle with  infertility. Our Journey through Adoption and Fostering for nearly 12 long years has finally brought us our dream. The absolute joy of becoming parents. Her is how our first month has unfolded.

WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE AND HOW WE ARE FEELING

We feel so blessed to be given the opportunity of being a Mum and Dad. And we are all settling in so well so far a little exhausted.. Id be lying if I said we weren't!!. And life as we knew it has changed completely and it's amazing a whole new feeling of sunshine is consuming our hearts!!!. Our little ray of sunshine has settled into our family so well and is so adored. what can I say we are besotted. And I can  totally understand now when other Mum's say thing's like "Showers are like 2 minutes and gone are the days of sitting quietly on your chair, not with a toddler running around!!" But I would not have it any other way. To hear that words "Mummy" and "Daddy" and see that smile is the most incredible feeling in the world. But Motherhood certainly hasn't come without any challenges!!. They way I manage my time and the routine I had before had to instantly change. It's like learning time management all over again!!. But after our first month in the parenting world we have really gotten this down to a fine art!! We just moved into the groove so easily!! We make such a great team.  With the help of the most wonderful Daddy and Husband. He truly is our rock thanks Babe Xx. As I am typing this nap time is over and Daddy is doing the nappy change. What a team....

WAS THERE ANYTHING THAT SHOCKED ME ABOUT BECOMING A MUM ?
Honestly, I was always terrified. It is totally different with Fostering and adoption. The bonding and attachment processes are so very different and happen in such a different way. So I was always scared if this would be a difficult process for us. But for us, it has been amazing the bond that we already have as a family is incredible and feels so natural and heartwarming. It just felt so right. And the love I feel just captivates and overwhelms me. Even though I did not give birth to this child. I love this child just as If I had....even more!!

SO IN CONCLUSION..
To wrap up the first chapter of parenthood... simply amazing. Challenges, yes of course there has been but teamwork is the key. And we can proudly say we have nailed it!!! Nice work us.. But we also couldn't have done it without the love and support from our families who like us are just as Besotted and deeply in Love. We are so excited to see our little ray of sunshine grow, learn and thrive before our eyes. Until the next chapter OF OUR JOURNEY IN PARENTHOOD.
Kristi Xx

What Is Self Love ?

Well hello there my friends!! Self love.. This seams to be a topic that so many of us women struggle with on a daily basis am I right ? I am sitting here with my hand raised too I can assure you.!! Self love is so very important because if we don't fill our own cup first we can't fully give to those around us.  Well lets dive into the the topic and I will share with you my journey with self love.

I have always struggled with showing myself any sort of love. Growing up I hated the way I looked, I was and still am short (4''11 to be exact Yep). I didn't like my arms and the list goes on..are you resonating with me so far? But every one of us has something we would like to change about ourselves. It's part of being human and part of being a woman. Self Love is being able to look at ourselves and say "Yes there are things I would like to change, but I love and accept myself for who I am". And that is your own individual, your own unique self. And yes this can sometimes be difficult, we say this but don't really mean it. But I challenge you to keep saying it because you will eventually believe it.

OK so I can hear you say "Well what can I do to show myself self love and appreciation?"
I will share with you some of my strategies that I use and other strategies that I know will help you too.
- I start every day with positive affirmations like "I am worthy, I am unique and I am me".
- I find time every day for me, weather it be a meditation, a soothing face mask, sitting outside with a nice cup of tea.
- Meeting friends for a coffee, being around others that will lift you up an encourage you.
These are just a few. Find what works for you and what makes you feel good.

Each and every one of us is worthy of our own love. You just need to take a really good look and you will see all the wonderful qualities that are shining within you. So I want you to now go and look into a mirror and say "I love me and I am worthy of love".
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Xx Kristi.

Q&A Time!! And I'm asking...

Yep..It's Q&A time and I'm asking. As we are feeling the effects of a brand new year blooming forward in full force. I want to take this opportunity to have a heart to heart. I want to find out what your goals are and what is it that you need guidance and education on? What type of educational content are you looking for? And what is it that you would like to see more of on the blog and my social media. Yep, I'm inviting you to educate me about you!! and what you need to live your success.

SOME IDEAS.
Ok I got a head start and have some ideas and I want you to tell me what you think?
1 Tutorials- Would you like to see more live videos of educational content?
2 E Books- Would you be interested in educational content in E Book Form?
3 Would you like more up close and personal with me?
Some really amazing ideas yeah? Well what are you thinking so far?

So what do you think? I thought it would be a great way to start 2019 to invite you to be part of it all. I want to make sure I'm giving you all the tools and guidance you need to navigate you own path to success and happiness. So comment below or send me an E mail to tell me what you need more guidance and inspiration on. My passion is helping others through my own life experiences. So lets link hands. Until time my friends.

Kristi Xx

FOR EVERYTHING THE SEASON TURNS...

Seasons...changing constantly. Every change in our life is like a season, constantly changing and yet each time feeling totally different. Our life is exactly like the seasons. Sometimes warm, sometimes cold and sometimes just right. And a lot of the time we find our self changing both physically and emotionally as life changes into these different seasons.  And remember this looks different for each and every one of us. Let's take a look...

My life has been through so many seasons and 2019 is going to be my biggest one yet. My life is constantly evolving and taking paths that I had not planned for. For Me the last 18 months have looked pretty cold and sheltered. But as the end of 2019 approached I felt the season change. It was like the sun coming out and the cloudiness was beginning to clear. Have you ever felt like this? Since I began my journey with entrepreneurship, I felt like a whole new season emerged, I began becoming less afraid to share my journey and so passionate to empower women to find their inner Boss Babe and go for their dreams.

So what do you think so far? Can you relate?

Success is something also that is like a season, always changing. Is success like this for you? But that's OK. The path to success can change sometimes unexpectedly also. For me Yoga will always be the start of my journey into  Entrepreneurship. And as life season's change my passion is sharing my life experiences to help empower women to cultivate and live their own dreams. And you can do this through the strength of your own life experiences no matter good or bad.

So how do you relate to this? Has this helped? Share with friends who might need this. Subscribe free to be a part of this inspiring and uplifting community and receive weekly guidance on navigating your own success. Until next time . FOR EVERYTHING THE SEASON TURNS.
Kristi Xx. 

Click Here For 5 Hilarious Things About Me!!

Hello Hello!! Happy New Year My friends. Wow 2019!! Lets rock it...
I wanted to start 2019 with some happy fun vibes what better than sharing 5 HILARIOUS THINGS ABOUT ME!!  Are you ready to laugh I am😃 Here we go.... Get ready for some laughs!!!!!

1 Vaccuming.. I love to vacuum!! I get in my zone lol Whenever my husband, Mum and sister sees a crumb on the floor they turn to me and say and say "Quick wheres the vacuum cleaner!!"  Yes I am a little OCD lol 😃It drives my husband nuts!!!

2 Whistling... For the life of me I can not whistle!!. I keep trying and puckering up the lips but still at 41 I can't make a dam sound but I will keep trying I will wistle!! 😏

3 My nickname....This is hilarious are you ready it's Titi!! 😮 Yep I kid you not. As a young girl my cousin couldn't say Kristi so this is what formed and has stuck with all my life, my cousin and family still call me this to this day!!!

4 SLIPPERS... Yes I'm slipper crazy when I'm lounging chilling at home I absolutely love to wear my slippers. Really it's so relaxing!!. My darling husband calls me Grandma!! As soon as I hop out of bed I slip into my comfy soft slippers. Are you laughing yet?

5 This one is embarrassing!! But here it goes... When I was first driving I had to put a pillow or phone book under my seat cover to reach the pedals!!. Hey I'm only 4'11!! And I had to find a safe way to drive. Ok now you must be hysterical!!

So there you have it 5 HYSTERICAL THINGS ABOUT ME!! Did you laugh? comment below to tell me 😂. What are some hysterical thing about you? Would love for you to share in the comments. Lets start some happy, fun vibes to kick off 2019. Sending happy vibes straight to you.

Kristi Xx.

Life Beyond Barriers.

Well Hello There!! I hope you all had a magical Christmas with Family and friends. For me this Christmas was full of forever magic. I wanted to write this blog post to talk about something that we all feel and sometimes even fear...BARRIERS!!.

LIFE BEYOND BARRIERS... What does this mean?  How do we create a life without barriers?
Well you can't because life is full of them!! It is how we evolve and grow, it's how we build resilience. Is this something you have been thinking about and wondering? Sometimes those barriers just can't be erased or even forgotten. Sometimes those barriers will always be there and be part of your life, the key is to accepting them as part of your life if they have to be and move forward to living your happiness and success. This can be very difficult to do, because it sometimes means accepting our reality.

But I want to let you in on a little secret that I use to keep pushing through these barriers that hold us back from living happy and successfully. Now you've heard me talk about it before and here it is again....YOUR MINDSET.  My friends what you are thinking and believing in your mind will have a profound affect on what the actual outcome will be. I grew up with believing what I was thinking was what was going to be when it is not. Weather you actually believe or not, when you change your mindset to positivity and determination, you will see things change in a real energetic powerful way. You will start to believe..

For me I've always had to change my plan on the path I wanted to take to get to a certain destination, the simple fact that is how life unfolded for me. But when you have to do this, you have to realize that's OK. Everyone of us has a different path, and are navigating different seasons. A good friend once said life is like the seasons. The turning changes, failures, triumphs and success are all different seasons that we are going through as individuals and families and I loved this!! So whatever the season be present in that moment, feel whatever you have to feel and look towards the next season always being present in the here and now. Not what might or might not happen because hey..we all know seasons change.....

So do you have barriers you are wondering how to cross and overcome? Comment  below!!. Share this with your friends and comment if you resonate with this. Talk again soon my friends. Lets all navigate the path with LIFE BEYOND BARRIERS.
Love and Light
Kristi Xx

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THIS CHRISTMAS BE GRATEFUL BE THE LIGHT.

                                                                                               

Well It's almost Christmas, and I was thinking to myself today. How well do I really understand the true meaning of Christmas? Have you ever thought about it? I want to really think This Christmas be grateful and be the light. Christmas Day we spend with our Family and Friends. But there are so many out there that don't have any family or friends to spend Christmas with. That don't even have food or a roof over their head. And thinking about this really made me think how lucky I am. After all the years of working in retail seeing first hand the hustle and bustle of Christmas and now a Home Daycare Mumma I feel like my very own Christmas To Do List seems so trivial and insignificant!!

So this Christmas I'm not going to feel bombarded or stressed out, feeling like I have a million things to do. I am going to focus on these important things and celebrate being grateful for all my blessings and think of the less fortunate.Without further ado here is my Christmas list:

1- Show kindness. 

2- Show compassion

3- Make sure I give plenty of hugs and kisses !!

4- Show an act of kindness to the less fortunate.

5- Be totally present and not worry about material things!!

6- Be the Christmas light.

There it is. What do you think? Do you have your Christmas to do list ? What do you have on it? 

On behalf of Trevor and I we wish you and your family a very safe, joyful Merry Christmas. And remember my friends. THIS CHRISTMAS BE GRATEFUL BE THE LIGHT. Bring happiness and joy to others this Holiday Season. Comment below and share what is on your Christmas To Do List this Holiday season. 

                                   MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIENDS

NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS..2019

  

HEY THERE!!!
Well a new year is upon us..I know I can't believe it either, this year has just rocketed past us!! filled with highs and lows. But it is almost time to close the chapter of this year and begin the reflection process of how this year went and looked for us, do we need to make any changes?. Then the moment I LOVE of setting our goals and mapping out what we want 2019 to look like. Come the end of 2019 where did we want to be in our journey. I mean we need to prepare to crush these goals!! be amazingly successful am I right ladies? I came to the realization that time management was something I needed to put a little more attention too to help serve me in a more strategic way.  

OK I have a question, and It's me so say and feel what feels right. How was your year? What do you think you need to do differently with the turning of the calendar. Are there areas in your life where you need to dig out that courage I know you have and ask for help. Are there creative ideas that you have been pondering but haven't put into fruition. Well go and do it!! you so can do this. I have come a way with this, but in 2019 all my creativity is going to come to reality. I want to be more connected with my creativity and not be afraid to go for it, share it and make it happen. I want to keep following my ultimate passion of helping women be the best version of them self and be successful. 

With 2018 proving to be a very challenging year for me on so many levels. I am going to make sure I'm creative in the way I will be successful and achieve my goals. Now let me ask you this. If you had the tools to achieve what you wanted to achieve in 2019 what would that look like for you?  I would love to share with you my free guide for living a successful and abundant life. I know this will change things for you too!!.

Kristi Xx

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MY STRUGGLE WITH INFERTILITY..

Hi there..Well MY STRUGGLE WITH INFERTILITY I have been wanting to share this for a while, but it was important to share it in a way that would really help and give some sort of reassurance and comfort to other women out there who are struggling the same. Growing up all I ever wanted was to have a family and be a Mum. But I knew that that may not be possible for me, I wasn't completely sure. So when I turned 18 I went and got it checked out. And then that dream was crushed. I was never going to conceive naturally but there was a chance, a small chance through IVF. BUT.... the next step was donor eggs. I found out my ovaries did not produce eggs, they were DORMANT. Then we moved on to the next phase of this Journey......

So when Trevor and I decided we would explore the option of IVF to have a family, we knew this was going to be a rough journey. But something wonderful happened. My sister offered to take on the journey with us and donate her eggs for us, something I will treasure and be grateful for for the rest of my life. Now this was a huge decision for my sister to make but she was determined to help us and then started the process. This was both an emotional and challenging process both mentally and physically. But after being successful we were ready to take on the unknown.

So then came time to prepare me for the implant process. I remember after the first one I was so excited and very impatient waiting the 11 days was torture!!. But then then the results...negative. And I remember feeling so crushed, but at the same time I knew. But none the less devastating when your told. So then came the full on aftermath. The pain and bleeding was excruciating!!.  But after everything settled we decided to have the second third fourth and fifth go. We ended up having 9 tries and decided that it was time to look at the reality. This was not gong to happen.

Deciding enough was enough was hard, but it was time to face that this was not meant to be. My body was also exhausted. Because three months prior to starting IVF I had heart surgery which I had to have before ever trying to fall pregnant. It took me a long time to be at peace with the decision to stop. But I had to take control of my life again. Start looking at the blessings I already had a husband I adored and adored me the same, and a life where I could be and do anything.

After IVF we decided to try adoption but 10 years later nothing was happening, so we decided to close that chapter as well. Wow..the roller coaster of infertility. Nothing can prepare you for it, it's a process you take one day at a time one step at a time. There is no right or wrong. Every story is different and this is my story about MY STRUGGLE WITH INFERTILITY. Have you subscribed yet? Subscribe and follow my Story and see how I turn things around and share my journey to inspire women to be confident inspirational and successful. If you have a story of your own I would love to hear from you!!. Follow me on Instagram @kristisinspiration Until next time my friend.
Kristi Xx

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WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT...
Hi there, A topic I love to dive into and recreate, why? Because today women can do any be anything there heart desires. A woman can lead the way in business, family and life. A women can influence in a way that that will leave a mark in the world forever, a mark in years to come people will remember.

As women we can sometimes get caught in  notion that we have to be more reserve and keep our voice a little quieter. But guess what times have certainly changed ladies. We can be and do whatever it is that we desire. We can be leaders in whatever we chose. Now I was always afraid to use my voice and step out of my comfort zone. But one day I just did...I used my fear to give me the confidence to make a difference by telling my story to inspire other women to feel confident and strong to go out and find their own success no matter what life has thrown at them.

Now I'm not saying that it is easy, hell nooo. But when your passionate about something and put the work in you will do it. My dream and goal is to make my mark as an influential female entrepreneur creating education to help women achieve their goals. And the best way to do this is you have to build trust with your audience or clients by being a real human with flaws and emotions. You have to be prepared to look outside the box and be willing to share what parts of your story you are comfortable sharing. And when e do this is attracts such a wave of confidence that is empowering!!

This is why I created Yoga Wanderer. A place for WOMEN EMPOWERMENT. So My 5 tips to being a influential women are:
1 Gain the trust and respect of the audience/people you want to connect with, they need to care about you.
2 Be Human and be you!!
3 Be prepared to share parts of your story and your life.
4 Serve and help others.
5 Last but not least use your influence to do good help enrich the lives of other women.

I would love to hear what you think of this. Tell your friends lets spread the word.
All my love Kristi Xx

THE MEANING OF LIFE..

Well hello sunshine.. THE MEANING OF LIFE. What does life look like and mean to you? Do you live life to the fullest. I have come to learn some pretty valuable lessons in my life over the last 10 years or so. Not just the importance of how precious life is but the dynamic, what are we doing with life? 

When I was younger I wasn't much of a doer by means. I kind of just flowed with the everyday. No real goals or plans. But I watched in awe of everyone around me achieving and being successful. And after a long time I thought, I want to do this and I can do this!!! So I started to put strategies into place to put what I wanted into light. I had some serious questions to answer. Questions like ;

- What do I want to achieve out of life?

- How do I want to achieve this?

- What is the end goal of what I want to accomplish?

- What changes do I need to make to achieve my goals?

When you look at these things you start to open your mind and heart to a whole world of different opportunities you never thought possible. And you even have more self belief that you can do this, seriously!! In this life nothing is easy, we have to bust a move and sweat to make things happen. If we don't work at it, it's not going to happen my friend. 

When you start to really get shit done and make a ripple effect, you can then really take a look at yourself who you really are. For me when I did this I found some really interesting facts..

- I LOVE YOGA and  am dedicated to my Yoga practice.

- I LOVE maxi dresses!!!

- I love yoga pants!!

- I am so passionate about helping other women live their best life being the best version of them self.  

So you see when you break it down and look at THE MEANING OF LIFE from the point that your life is what you make it, all with the good and the bad. And you ask yourself some very important questions that will give you an insight as to weather you are living your life to it's fullest potential. Ok... now I want to hear from you, how do you think you are going in your own life? Did I inspire you to make a change ? Comment  below I would love to hear from you. To hear more on how I live my life to it's full potential snag my free guide to how I live a successful life the strategies that I use. It's a simple game changer. 

Lots of love Kristi Xx

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