WELCOME, ANGEL.

“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do for yourself is rest.”

Do you thrive on being ‘busy’? Or always having the next thing to look forward to or work towards? Whilst I honestly believe it is so important to stay motivated and work hard to achieve your goals, this can sometimes manifest into a mindset that resting, or taking time to do nothing, is lazy, unproductive or even something that has to be ‘earnt’.

But I am here to tell you that rest is essential. It is productive. And it is not a reward. You deserve rest and you are worthy of it, so please angels, don’t ever feel guilty for taking time for you.

I allow myself time to rest whenever I need to. Resting allows my mind to let go of any resistance, and open up to new possibilities. It gives me space to wonder, take my time, create, explore and just be me. 

Everyone switches off and finds peace in different ways. The important thing is checking in with yourself and dedicating time whenever you need to. Maybe this means...

To all my southern hemisphere angels, Summer is coming! Things are heating up here in Australia, and I am so excited to spend weekends at the beach, warm nights out in Byron and eating copious amounts of mango. 

Summer means warm weather, long days and lots of celebrating. So, to keep you feeling healthy and happy for the approaching season, here are some of my favourite tips:

1. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

You already know what I’m about to say…. drink. your. water. Staying hydrated is so important for your body, skin & digestion, especially in Summer when temperatures are hot.

2. Nourish your body with healthy food

Think fresh salads, smoothie bowls using seasonal fruit and wholesome breakfasts to start your day right. I love going to the farmer’s markets and picking up whatever fruit and veg is in season, plus it means you’re supporting local. If you’re lacking inspo, check out our Hustl Health recipes here.

3. Wake up and move your body

Dedicate some time in the morning ...

How often do we find ourselves comparing our lives to others, especially in the age of social media where all we see is the highlight reel of everyone’s lives?

While it can be a motivating tool, more often than not this constant comparison can be toxic and lead to feeling deflated, inadequate and worthless. It can sometimes get hard to not feel like a failure when you’re constantly being forced to see and compare your life and achievements to those around you.

Trust me when I say it happens to all of us - even those who you look at and think “wow, their life is perfect''. But the truth is you never know what someone is dealing with, and everyone is always dealing with something. All we can control is how we respond to it, and work to make it easier on ourselves. 

Here are some ways I have found help to combat these feelings when you get down on yourself:

1. Don’t let the feeling paralyse you. Instead, try and channel it in a way to help you focus on your own work and be provocative ...

I live about fifteen minutes from Byron Bay and forty-five minutes from Gold Coast’s south. This puts me right in the heart of some of, in my opinion, the most beautiful spas and salons to treat yourself to the ultimate self-care.

As someone who lives an erratic schedule that changes week on week, I rely so much on a list of places where I can retreat for some time-out.

Here are a handful of my go-to spots for self-care:

1. Little Company, Byron Bay.
Anywhere with a holistic, simple approach to skin care gets an immediate tick in my book. And Little Company just nails it, forever my go-to for facials in Byron Bay. Similarly to Hustl, LTCO categorises their treatments under two styles Ritual and Remedy – one is comprehensive and deeply nourishing, and the other is focused on renewing more than your skin, it’s about soundscapes, scents and lighting. Truly an incredible experience, highly recommend.

2. Comma, Byron Bay.
Located two doors down from our Byron Bay studio is this little slice o...

I came across a quote last week that got me thinking. The quote read ‘if the version of you from 5 years ago could see you right now, they would be so proud – keep going’. It is a natural human trait to constantly seek the ‘next thing’, whether it be a work goal, a new PB in the gym, finding your dream home or meeting your soul mate. There is nothing wrong with that at all, goal setting is a driving force that inspires many of us. Though, in the time we spend seeking, we really should be celebrating. Celebrating where we are in the present moment, because we are all a constant work in progress and the journey is plays the biggest part in the success. That’s where the real magic lives and it deserves to be revelled in. This quote brought me back to a version of myself from five years ago, to the point where I jotted down 5 things that I wish I could tell my younger self. That scared, anxiety riddled soul that was fuelled with crippling self-doubt self that really needed to hear these 5 ...