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I would like to wish my friends, family, clients and colleagues a very happy and safe Christmas and thank you all for your support in 2016! I am looking forward to a well-deserved break and seeing what 2017 has in store for me and Trusted Law.

Carrot Muffins Recipe & Video - Joyofbaking.com *Video Recipe*

This week I would like to share my favourite muffin recipe for Tasty Tuesday. It is not a healthy recipe, but I like to enjoy everything in moderation. These carrot muffins are very moist with the addition of grated apple and are just so tasty (with or without the frosting). The recipe is quick, easy and works perfectly every time. Try them and let me know what you think.

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This week's small/local business showcase is my home away from home: CrossFit Roar 🏋🏼‍♀️ I have always been an active person. I played sport all through school and had a gym membership for my entire adult life. However, I never really developed a healthy relationship with my body or found true health and wellness until I joined the Crossfit Roar family just over 2 years ago. At Crossfit Roar, you will never be 'just another client' in a gym - you will be a member of an extended family and taken under the wing of coaches who truly care and will go the extra mile to help you achieve your goals (whether they are health and fitness related or not). I've never found and can't imagine a better way or place to start my days! If you live in Brisbane, come and visit us. You'll love it and addiction is guaranteed!

The Small, Happy Life

This is a nice piece (sent to me by my mother in law) and is something to read and think about over the weekend. Is bigger always better? Is more necessary? Is the grass really greener on the other side? Often, the smallest and simplest things can bring the most happiness!

Sarah's Vietnamese Chicken Curry - I Quit Sugar

Tuesdays are now going to be known as 'Tasty Tuesdays' on which I will share one of my favourite recipes with you all. I love food (all types) and am also very passionate about nutrition and finding new and tasty ways to nourish my body. I believe that nutrition is the foundation of a good life. If you want your body and brain to give you their best, you need to give them good fuel! That said, healthy and nutritious food does not have to be boring and one of my many missions in life is to spread that message far and wide. The first recipe that I would like to share is Sarah Wilson's Vietnamese Chicken Curry. I make this one often! I am a huge fan of Sarah Wilson, the I Quit Sugar program and slow cooked meals. Give this one a go - it will not disappoint!

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The fact that every human being is unique in their personality, abilities and looks fascinates me every day. Our world and the people in it are wondrous and the opportunities for imagination, invention and innovation are endless! The question is: are you being authentically you? If not, why not and what do you need to do or change to allow you to do that? I stopped to ask myself that question not too long ago and discovered that I was being authentically me in my home and social life, but not in my career - at work I was a square peg trying to fit into a round hole. And (to cut a long story short) that is how Trusted Law was created. There is a tendency in today's society to find a 'one size fits all' approach for absolutely everything because it is quicker, cheaper and easier ... but the reality is, we are all different and we cannot all live, work and play the same way. Find your difference and leverage it - it is your strength, not your weakness! You owe it to yourself and the world to be authentically you.

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I am spending the weekend in Sydney with family and doing some Christmas shopping 🎄🎄 I hope you are all having a great weekend!

ELIXIR COFFEE

This week's small/local business showcase is Elixir. Elixir is a family owned and operated wholesale and retail coffee roasting house and cafe, based at Stafford. Their brews are multi-award winning, their food is always hearty and delicious and every drink/meal is served with a smile. Elixir is just around the corner from my gym, so I indulge in their delicious breakfasts at least once (and sometimes two or three times) each week. If you are a coffee and/or food lover, you can't go past Elixir.

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The last thing that I usually do on a Friday afternoon is prepare a to-do list for the following Monday. I do this for a few reasons: 1. All the things I need to do are still fresh in my mind, so I can be safe in the knowledge that nothing will get missed or be forgotten over the weekend. 2. I find it very overwhelming to do it on a Monday, because my brain is rebooting from the weekend and in that mindset, I never know where to start. 3. It allows me to hit the ground running on a Monday, with a clear plan and goals for the week. And who doesn't love the satisfaction of crossing things off the list when they are done? Give it a go this Friday.

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This is one of my favourite quotes! I've always been a 'glass half full' and 'look at the bright side' type of person, but in this very fast-paced and stressful life that we all lead, it is easy to lose perspective and let things get you down. That said, I do always find that the majority of seemingly bad situations can be improved just by changing your point of view. When your favourite item is no longer on the menu, it's an opportunity to discover your new favourite dish. If it's raining and you can't go out to do the things you had planned, you have a perfect excuse to curl up and finish that book you started months ago. And if you lose your job (which you never enjoyed anyway), you are now free to find and start a new career that you are truly passionate about. Try it next time you're upset about something and watch the magic happen!

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Christmas is well and truly upon us: the decorations are up, the music is playing and the mince pies are on the shelves. As a child, Christmas is all magic and excitement. As an adult, it can be bittersweet, on account of the loved ones who have gone before us. Having recently experienced a personal tragedy myself, the reality of Christmas this year is going to be very different to the expectation I had and the excitement I felt just a couple of months ago. So as the day draws nearer, I have reflected on discussions that I have had and advice that I have given to my clients at this time of year in the past to help them through what can be a confusing and difficult time. 1. Acknowledge your feelings Experiencing grief and sadness does not mean you cannot be happy. Being happy does not mean that you are not also experiencing grief and sadness. Don't fight your feelings. Accept and acknowledge them and importantly, don’t feel guilty about the way that you feel. Your friends and family will be sensitive to and understanding of your feelings. 2. Respect other people’s feelings Don’t worry and don’t be upset if a friend or family member is managing their grief in a different way to you. Everyone experiences grief and sadness differently. Be respectful and not judgemental of the way others are feeling. 3. Accept that this year will be different If you have recently lost a member of your family and/or you are feeling sad, it’s very likely that this year’s Christmas will be different. This is often difficult to accept, especially if your Christmas is steeped in tradition. Try to be flexible and don’t force the occasion. 4. Remember your loved one who has passed Consider starting a new tradition to remember your loved one who has passed. Light a candle, say a prayer, set an extra place at the table or spend some time discussing happy memories that you all have of that person. Although that person cannot be physically present, they can be present in the minds and hearts of those who are.