The best advice I’ve ever been given

Kim Guseli Cosmetic Chemist

Dr Tammi Kaeberlein

Author

“The best piece of advice is to cultivate a sense of gratitude – focus on being thankful every day and in as many ways as you possibly can. This advice first came to me when I was going through a difficult time and I thought I was powerless to do anything about it.

Being grateful has helped me to focus on the positive and find the beauty in life, and having this positive attitude brings peace and joy to my regular days and makes it easier to overcome both minor and major challenges that come along.”

“I share this advice with others, and often! I think people forget how powerful this simple perspective is and everyone appreciates a little reminder now and thenmyself included!”

Norma Spinetti Client at Sapphire Living and myHomecare Group

“It’s so important to listen to each other and don’t let the little things get in the way of being happy – don’t hold grudges! Life is too precious to be angry at each other. When I was younger and earlier on in my marriage, I could only see other people’s faults and not mine - I came to realise that no one is perfect, including myself.”

“I became more tolerant and accepted other ideas and opinions. I share this advice with my children and grandchildren - the sooner you realise it, the more peaceful your life becomes. This all comes from life experience, people can tell you something but you have to live it too!”

Karla J Noland Author & Speaker

“My number one piece of advice is ‘You can’t plant the seed and eat the fruit the same day’. The mantra stems from a quote from awardwinning author Fabienne Fredrickson, and it reminds me that if we are not careful, we can get so focused on the destination that we are overlooking the growth and lessons learned from the journey.”

“Seeds need to be nurtured, watered, and receive adequate sunshine for optimal growth to bear fruit. By living out this mantra, I can take it easy on myself and give myself more selfcompassion by taking steps one day at a time to work toward my goal. I find myself sharing this advice with young women in particular - I think so many of us can get focused on reaching our goals that we become discouraged by setbacks or challenges. Growth takes time!”

“My standout advice is ‘You have to nourish in order to flourish.’ I’ve learnt that nourishing ourselves doesn’t have to be a time-consuming or costly process. I like to take time to close my eyes and inhale the smell of freshly ground coffee in the morning and take the time to look into my dogs eyes while they shower me with love! Nature has provided us with so many incredible ways we can nourish our minds and bodies. Sometimes all it takes is a few seconds to find something to focus on to nourish and refresh ourselves.”

“When helping my clients find their ideal skin solution I always incorporate a touch of luxury into their routine to help them flourish and turn an everyday routine into an indulgence. Working within the beauty industry has clarified ways to provide this nourishment in our everyday lives.”