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Goals and Dreams
It is the greatest feeling in the world to have your passions aligned with your purpose, to be certain about... -
No Dream Is Too Big
No dream is too big. It takes imagination, passion, fortitude and courage to be living within the confines of your... -
How to Have a Positive Attitude!
Learning how to have a positive attitude is essential to ensure you create and live your Ultimate Lifestyle, a happy... -
Time Out
The beauty of A Quest for the Ultimate Lifestyle, of creating your best life, is that you are the master... -
Back home in New Zealand
These last few weeks have been horrific. Horrific, albeit humbling. An urgent family matter arose and I needed to fly home... -
Happy 2010
Hope everyone had delightful New Years celebrations because 2010 is going to be a very, very good year, or so... -
Mid Term Hibernation
Life´s good out in the country. Nice and quiet. Powering through some big projects and feeling excited about 2010 and... -
Just TRY!
There are hundreds of thousands of books in the world, potentially millions, all attempting to provide you with insights and... -
Make Money Blogging. An Update
Progress is slow and revenue has actually dropped off, believe it or not! My total revenue earned from Google Adsense... -
Wherefor art thou?
Wherefor art thou body? Hidden beneath three jerseys, a scarf, the big winter coat, jeans, thermals, two layers of socks and... -
Keeping the Faith
A Quest for the Ultimate Lifestyle rewards are huge, but so are the challenges. Breaking free of tradition to create and... -
Happy Happy Happy
Most people have a bi-polar / manic depressive type relationship with happiness and being happy in general. Traditionally, we... -
Dear Diary
You may have kept a diary at some stage of your life, only to be disappointed that your journal entries... -
Entering Hybernation
Tomorrow will begin my first winter since 2006 which was presenting me with a minor dilemma. My winter wardrobe is disgraceful... -
Spiritually Hedonistic
The notion of living a monastic life in a monastery hidden faraway in the mountains somewhere, totally detached from mainstream... -
The Mike Tyson Week
I am just a peaced-out white girl who only wants to smell the sweet roses and live in relative harmony,... -
Failure is NON-Existent.
The concept of “failure” needs to be understood and redefined in order to alleviate ourselves from the often disabling fear... -
Do NOT Burn Any Bridges
No doubt you will be having a few sleepless nights as the time nears for you to transition out of... -
Rock Climbing Monday, Exciting News Wednesday, Great Development Thursday….
What a week. Monday was spent Rock Climbing in the mountains north of Madrid on 50 meter vertical cliff walls.... -
Ultimate Lifestyle Video : CHECK IT OUT!
If you are interested in Free Life Coaching, then please feel free to contact me, I will be delighted to... -
My PARENTS Forced Me Into PROSTITUTION!
Just joking. But they do absolutely, 100% *REFUSE to send me money, which makes it just a little bit harder when... -
Global Vision International – A Contemporary Travel Option
Global Vision International (GVI) offers volunteers the opportunity to make a genuine difference through its volunteer projects while having an... -
Saying No to Sex Pests
We can be forgiven for thinking that the majority of men will have sex with anything with two legs, a... -
Being Positive in the Midst of Pessimism
We grow up in a traditional culture, limited by the mindset of our peers, colleagues, friends, politicians and ancestors. We... -
Still Early Days…
What a week! I learned that you can bullshit your way into an interview, but as soon as technical questions... -
Judgement Day : Day Four
What a difference a few days make. Thursday and Friday I hustled hard for work and the weekend I spent... -
Meet Miss Melanoma
I stumbled across this website a few days ago. It is the blog of a cancer survivor and contains some... -
When Stars Collide
Sometimes life does not go as planned, in fact, sometimes life throws you a curve ball which knocks you off... -
Judgement Days : Day Two
Feeling upbeat and excited. Yesterday I hustled hard for work. Applied for every English teaching job there was, regardless of... -
Judgement Days
Creating the Ultimate Lifestyle, your best life, is a gradual transition. Slowly weaning yourself off the dependency of the rat... -
10 Very Good Reasons Why You Should Quit Your Job – Immediately
Below are ten VERY GOOD reasons to quit your j.o.b. immediately and start living the life your heart desires, your... -
Proof?
These are the kinds of posts that inspire me. Apparent “evidence” that people really are making a ridiculous about of... -
Make Money Blogging – Is it REALLY Possible? An Experiment…
I have to say, ENOUGH! If you are in the blogging world, or considering a career change to blogging, then... -
Do NOT attempt to Save the World…
Every single person on earth is capable of making a difference, but not one single person is capable of saving... -
Steve Jobs Stanford University Speech
A friend here in Madrid directed me to this video of an inspiring speech by Steve Jobs, founder of Apple,... -
WWOOF World Wide Organization of Organic Farmers
If you are interested in organic farming, country living or ecological lifestyles, then you will want to check out this... -
I am in LOVEEEE with Madrid!
This city is amazing and it keeps on getting better and better – love it! This last week in particular has... -
You are NOT Normal
This is what everyone is going to tell you, that you are ‘not normal’, you are ’strange’, ‘different’, ‘weird’. They... -
The Ashoka Foundation & Changemakers
I stumbled across this website this morning. A gentleman called Bill Drayton started an organization called The Ashoka Foundation almost... -
You are going to D.I.E.
Sorry, hate to be the one to break it to you, but yes, you are going to die. It is... -
Hello Madrid!
Wow, what a week! The big move started at 5.30 am on Monday morning with a quick venture down to... -
Aging Gracefully
Youth is overrated! The underpaid jobs and long hours, the buses and public transport, the dismal bank balances and student... -
The World Is Flat!
Yes, that is what the groundhog style, mediocre existence, slave drivers would have you believe for their own benefit :... -
Young Ladies : Be the MASTER of Your Own Destiny!
Ladies, I beg of you to be the master of your own destiny. Enjoy your youth! Do not let your freedom... -
Patience and Persistence
Well, life is good. The summer in Barcelona is all but over here. Still warm, but definitely not beach weather....
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Goals and Dreams
It is the greatest feeling in the world to have your passions aligned with your purpose, to be certain about... -
No Dream Is Too Big
No dream is too big. It takes imagination, passion, fortitude and courage to be living within the confines of your... -
How to Have a Positive Attitude!
Learning how to have a positive attitude is essential to ensure you create and live your Ultimate Lifestyle, a happy... -
Time Out
The beauty of A Quest for the Ultimate Lifestyle, of creating your best life, is that you are the master... -
Just TRY!
There are hundreds of thousands of books in the world, potentially millions, all attempting to provide you with insights and... -
Keeping the Faith
A Quest for the Ultimate Lifestyle rewards are huge, but so are the challenges. Breaking free of tradition to create and... -
Happy Happy Happy
Most people have a bi-polar / manic depressive type relationship with happiness and being happy in general. Traditionally, we... -
Dear Diary
You may have kept a diary at some stage of your life, only to be disappointed that your journal entries... -
Spiritually Hedonistic
The notion of living a monastic life in a monastery hidden faraway in the mountains somewhere, totally detached from mainstream... -
Failure is NON-Existent.
The concept of “failure” needs to be understood and redefined in order to alleviate ourselves from the often disabling fear... -
Do NOT Burn Any Bridges
No doubt you will be having a few sleepless nights as the time nears for you to transition out of... -
Saying No to Sex Pests
We can be forgiven for thinking that the majority of men will have sex with anything with two legs, a... -
Being Positive in the Midst of Pessimism
We grow up in a traditional culture, limited by the mindset of our peers, colleagues, friends, politicians and ancestors. We... -
When Stars Collide
Sometimes life does not go as planned, in fact, sometimes life throws you a curve ball which knocks you off... -
10 Very Good Reasons Why You Should Quit Your Job – Immediately
Below are ten VERY GOOD reasons to quit your j.o.b. immediately and start living the life your heart desires, your... -
Do NOT attempt to Save the World…
Every single person on earth is capable of making a difference, but not one single person is capable of saving... -
You are NOT Normal
This is what everyone is going to tell you, that you are ‘not normal’, you are ’strange’, ‘different’, ‘weird’. They... -
You are going to D.I.E.
Sorry, hate to be the one to break it to you, but yes, you are going to die. It is... -
Aging Gracefully
Youth is overrated! The underpaid jobs and long hours, the buses and public transport, the dismal bank balances and student... -
The World Is Flat!
Yes, that is what the groundhog style, mediocre existence, slave drivers would have you believe for their own benefit :... -
Young Ladies : Be the MASTER of Your Own Destiny!
Ladies, I beg of you to be the master of your own destiny. Enjoy your youth! Do not let your freedom... -
STEP TWO : DEFINITION & STRATEGY
You have made the decision and are committed to creating your Ultimate Lifestyle and living your best life, which is... -
Manipulating Freedom
Freedom is the essence and fundamental goal which lays at the heart of your Ultimate Lifestyle, your best life and... -
Corrupted Pride
Be warned, pride is a very useful state of mind, but all too often our pride is exaggerated and ultimately... -
Forget About Your Life Purpose!
It is a seemingly wise, philosophical question “What is your Life Purpose”?, but really, come on! how the hell are... -
STEP 1 : Choose to Live Your Best Life
Life is incomprehensibly complex in nature, yet in the same breath is also beautifully simple. Fortunately for us we do not... -
Develop Your Peaceful Mind
As discussed in the Happiness is in Your Heart article, developing a peaceful mind is absolutely essential for truly being... -
The Secret of Happiness
It’s the greatest paradox in the history of man kind – that which we seek with the most passion, we... -
Ultimate Lifestyle Gone Wrong
This is just a helpful, humorous antidote for superficial setbacks during the life. Yesterday, my sandal broke while out and about... -
Ultimate Lifestyle Detour
During the life, the road to greatness is not a straight one. The Ultimate Lifestyle Detour is related to Ultimate Lifestyle... -
Make This moment the Very Best Moment it Can Be
A very old, sweet lady imparted this jewel of wisdom to me. She said, “during the life, make every moment... -
A Good Friend, Really?
So, your on the Quest for the Ultimate Lifestyle. Both a humbling and exciting journey. No matter where you are... -
J.F.D.I (Just F***king Do It!)
An old boss introduced me to this term (yes, I was in the rat race too once). He said “Lara,... -
Quantum Physics, Parallel Universes, Visualization and the Power of Belief
Quantum physics is an area of science which studies our physical reality at a micro particle, atomic and subatomic level. Most... -
Pure Determination
Intention + Will Power = Pure Determination. It’s an explosive combination of the mind which will lead to incredible events... -
Dealing With Your Past
If you really want to be happy, healthy and live your best life possible, the first step is to take... -
The Art of Fighting Fair
Conflict and arguments are inevitable in any relationship. It is natural to disagree, to have different opinions, perspectives and perceptions... -
Dealing with Life’s Little Irritations
No matter how happy, rich or successful we are in life, you will ALWAYS have to deal with life’s little... -
Buddhist Tips and Pointers for Living Your Best Life
The following tips and pointers were taken following a stay at Jikoji – a Buddhist Monastery in California. The... -
The Darkest Hours
There is something mysterious about the still, dark hours of the night. Occasionally I wake during the night with feelings... -
Fertile Minds and the Importance of Surrounding Yourself with Positive, Supportive People
Even the minutest negative comment from someone can have the power to sink into your subconscious and later manifest itself... -
Different States of Happiness
Yesterday I got into a heated debate. A psychiatrist had told a very good friend of mine, someone very dear... -
Learning to Follow Your Heart – Developing Intuition
This is a subject that I feel very passionately about and which is imperative to creating the Ultimate Lifestyle, living... -
How to catch a Butterfly
The source of inspiration for this blog was another blogger I discovered while surfing the internet. He had posted a... -
A Positive Mind in the Face of Adversity
It’s so easy to be grateful and have a positive state of mind when everything is going smoothly and we...