I have had a few different career paths. I spent 14yrs as a flight attendant with a domestic airline in my younger days. I then ‘got serious’ and completed a Bachelor of Science degree. I was employed in several different roles in National Parks – as a Ranger, Community Engagement Project Officer and a Visitor Safety Project Officer.
I trained in Mental Health First Aid to undertake the role of Peer Supporter to NPWS fire fighters and first responders during fires and other events. As a Peer Supporter I was also available to staff who needed support during times of struggle in their work or home life. During COVID I offered a weekly online meditation class to support staff working from home.
I am now a Mindfulness Coach, mother and grandmother.
My personal mindfulness journey began in 2015 when I was really struggling in my professional and personal life. I was stressed, overwhelmed, anxious and sleep deprived. After practicing mindfulness meditation for a couple of years I attended a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course in 2017.
Practicing mindfulness changed the way I viewed and lived my life. It brought a sense of peace and calm into the chaos. It improved my self awareness and self regulation and I gained the clarity and confidence to live my life with more purpose and integrity. I believe the ‘tools’ that my practice has given me allows me to navigate this thing called life with more ease and resilience.
In 2019 I signed up to do my MBSR teacher training with the Mindfulness Training Institute of Australia. After nearly 30 years working for Government I have decided to follow my heart and share the gift of mindfulness with others.
Why mindfulness?
Mindfulness practice cultivates a greater capacity to be present in our lives. We become more curious about our patterns and behaviours and are able to act with more clarity and compassion towards ourselves and others. Through increased awareness we are able to make better decisions and live our lives more purposefully in alignment with our true values. When we live according to our values we take away a lot of the stressors that cause suffering.
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