Cop26 is done – anything to be excited about?
I’ve watched some of the top environment thought leaders return from Cop26 in Glasgow, and on social media they are sharing despair and sorrow.
40 ideas you can adopt OR influence to drive substantial change in your community or business
This blog is an adaptation of the podcast Uncommon Courage — which is hosted conversations, by author, speaker and The Digital Conversationalist, Andrea T. Edwards.
To truly be in love with life, you’ve got to love it all
Our world has become so divided. We rage and scream at those who feel or think differently to us. We hate people who represent something we know nothing about.
22 lifestyle changes you can make to contribute to a better world installment three: spreading the word and mindful travel
Because your voice matters, Tip #21—Be a Ripple Maker is a collective tip from all four of our contributors about the power of your voice.
Excitipants! A five-star review for Uncommon Courage
As a woman who has lived an interesting and influential life, Andrea has great wisdom to pass on to her readers.
Why International Day of the Girl Child is so important
It’s International Day of the Girl Child 2021. If you want to know why this is important, here is a link to UNICEF, the UN, and
Don’t forget to seek awe
Awe. It’s such an amazing, all-consuming feeling. It can happen when you witness a glorious man-made structure. Or when experiencing the magnificence of nature.
22 lifestyle changes you can make which contribute to a better world, installment two: navigating our plastic problem
The first installment was on food. In our second installment, we focus on what we can do to limit our contribution to the planet’s plastic problem.
22 lifestyle changes you can make to contribute to a better world. Installment one: a focus on food
f you’re wrestling with the question: “What can I do to contribute to alleviating the climate crisis?” We have good news. The answer is—a lot
Don’t tell my boys they’ve lost weight, please
As my boys are growing up – into men – one of the things that happens regularly is people saying: oh look, you’ve lost weight!
Wars, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires, eating crickets… we’re getting the message, surely
One of the bigger, longer term issues we must stay on top of is, the bleak future for Afghanistan because of the combination of war AND climate change.
Afghanistan felt like the final straw in a bruised world
As we all came to terms with this news and tried to understand what it meant for the people of Afghanistan. It definitely felt like the last straw in a bruised world.
To get my creative inspiration back, I must disconnect
I ain’t the best relaxer. My preferred holidays are always adventures, and very VERY rarely will I do a feet-up-by-the-ocean-on-a deck-chair kind of break to disconnect. Honestly I couldn’t think of anything worse
What you resist, persists
I don’t get. I just don’t get it. I am living in a country where Covid19 has spread so rapidly, there are bodies on the streets of Bangkok, and this is a country with deep reverence for the dead.
When it comes to Covid, I’m confused by opinions
OK I need some help. There are two distinct Covid arguments that have been around since the beginning. No matter what happens, how much data is gathered,
This week has hit me hard. You?
Times are glum right now, especially in Asia. Indonesia is experiencing a critical shortage of oxygen as Covid19 cases surge, Malaysia is still in lockdown
Are you owning your learning and upskilling journey?
I recently attended the Asia Professional Speakers Convention 2021 and as always, it was awesome. Every year I leave inspired, more connected with my amazing community
And the Northern Hemisphere cooks
If you’re like me, you’ve been transfixed by the news of the unrelenting heat wave hitting Canada, with record temperatures killing hundreds from heat related issues, as well as setting off fires that are destroying whole towns.
Do you know what being a whole human means?
If you value my opinion, I really want to encourage you to listen to this podcast – Transcend – with Scott Barry Kaufman. I discovered the You Are Not So Smart Podcast by David McRaney recently and love it.
8 ideas on how you can be a great tourist when the world opens up
With The Phuket Sandbox scheduled to kick off from July 1st, if all goes to plan, fully vaccinated tourists will be welcomed into Phuket from that date
Sharing my book cover design inspiration and story
I am one of those people that can get lost in a book shop for hours. I love the discovery process of finding new authors I’ve never heard of, and while the Fantasy section is usually the place I spend most of my time
Proud to launch my new book, Uncommon Courage
I am so excited to announce the launch of my next book – Uncommon Courage! It’s a book of hope during a very challenging time in the world.
It’s time to say goodbye to a very old friend
Which friend you ask? Well Without the Bollocks of course. That friend. A blog, Facebook page, Twitter handle, and a YouTube channel I’ve already revamped into a family channel.
The problem with casual criticism and how it diminishes us all
I want to talk about something that’s bothering me a lot lately. This is not directed at anyone I’m having deeper, behind-the-scenes conversations with, it’s
Our boys have grown up during COVID19, it’s been mind-blowing
A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog – Kids don’t grow up fast, they grow up suddenly. Well the growing up bit has
Years ago, I made a wish for a dad for my future children, and it came true
We’re celebrating Father’s Day today. It’s not Father’s Day for my dad, as he’s in Australia, and I’m not even sure if it’s Father’s Day
Week seven was a bit grim, here’s to week eight
It’s our 8th week of lock down, and as I’ve watched the protests against containment measures, I wonder if people are reading and watching what I am?
Food, alcohol, sleeping, sitting, thinking, not thinking…
I was trying to work out how many days we’ve been in isolation and I think it’s 29. All I know for sure is we’re now starting week five and the roller coaster continues
The roller coaster of isolation… it’s an interesting journey
My family is heading into our fourth week of isolation, and compared to the vast majority around the world, we are very lucky.
How are YOU feeling?
Ending our first week in quarantine, it’s been a strange old time. We couldn’t be in a better place to get through this, but still, it starts to have an impact.
Knowledge is power. My reading list from the last few months
I know many are overwhelmed, so by collecting the best and most insightful of what I read, I’m hoping to help those feeling frazzled by the amount of information feel, well, less frazzled.
What Dolly Parton taught me about judgement and self-awareness
I love Dolly Parton. Love love LOVE HER! She is an amazing and magnificent human, a blessing in our world
What conversations are you having with your children these days? Here’s mine
I am a very active and vocal contributor to the climate crisis. I’ve always been vocal about the environment, pollution and more
Our European adventure and attempt to reduce environmental impact
I recently returned from five amazing weeks traveling around Europe, with a side-trip to the US. As someone passionate about the environment
Traveling Europe with preteen boys alone… a few thoughts
Everyone told me I was mad. Don’t do it they said. Don’t go to Europe with the boys alone. It’ll be hell.
The power of the mantra – breath in love, breath out hate
If you’ve ever done meditation, mindfulness, yoga or anything similar, there’s a strong chance you’ve been asked to breath in love, breath out hate
I never want to embarrass you about plastic, but I don’t know how to say it any other way
I was standing in line at a 7-Eleven the other day. There were four people in front of me, all buying single items, and everyone of them accepted the plastic bag offered.
2019 the year I started facing a torrent of depressing knowledge
I’ve had a tough start to the year, really tough. I’m usually not one to get down and stay down, and I’ve been trying to reach out to people to talk too
A view from inside one of Asia’s top tourist destinations
We’re 16 months into life in Phuket, and while it feels impossible to grasp the deep and complex culture of the amazing Thai people
Are you taking climate change seriously? Here’s 40 articles on climate change
I know many aren’t quite ready to embrace the enormity of the current environmental crisis, and for many others, it’s just too overwhelming to even start thinking about.
