get back in touch with who they are and what they
want. Sometimes the routine you have and the constant commitments you make throw you off the track of
where you want to go. When I find myself in this place I try to make a concerted effort to make the time to
do the things that I want to do. If you are constantly on the go, which I am, you can not only lose touch with
the moment, you also run the risk of forgetting why you are doing what you do in the first place!
Ultimately, the more I think about it, living is not about doing but is more about ‘being’ – For example,
when a less than ideal situation arises, instead of getting angry or upset, I ask myself ‘Who am I going to
be in this situation?’ In that moment I create the possibility of, for example ‘being’ peaceful, calm and
loving no matter what, and as a result I then get to choose how I react in any given situation. On the
contrary when I am ‘doing’ and I react from that standpoint, I am at the effect of the situation and at the
effect of everything happening around me. By choosing how I am going to ‘be’ no matter what life throws
at me, I get to live the life I choose.
It is also important to take time out to relax, appreciate and reflect.
When you are in a relaxed state of mind you are able to see things clearer, find a solution to that
problem you were mulling over and even just reaffirm where you are and where you want to be. When
you are calm, relaxed and peaceful, you get back in touch with who you are.
When I need to relax, music can completely change the way I feel and the mood I’m in. I dance and sing
around the house or in my hotel room. I love losing myself in music and giving myself the opportunity to
completely switch off and think about nothing else. It is like a moving meditation. Another thing I enjoy is
being with nature. Whenever I can I spend time barefoot and on the grass or just resting against a tree.
These small moments help me balance and reconnect with the greater energies in nature, giving me a
sense of my place in the world.
My tips for getting balance in your life:
– Pamper yourself and get a massage or take a bath.
– Spend time with your pets.
– Spend time in nature: at parks, beaches or just in the garden. Take your shoes off and connect with
Mother Nature.
– Make sure you get enough sleep during the night. Otherwise take a short power nap during the day.
– Meditate or sit quietly, just focusing on your breath for 20 minutes.
– Do some exercise! Exercise is a great way to release endorphins, feel-good chemicals in the body
that reduces stress.
– Be productive. Make a list of the things you have to do for the day and organise the list by
importance. In this way you can take care of things before they become a problem.
Living in the moment… When you are feeling balanced you’ll find that you are also centred on the
present moment. This is something I believe is invaluable if you want to be more relaxed and in control of
your life. When some people think about being in the present moment they might jump to the conclusion
that you have to be passive and forget your goals, the past and the future – but this is not the case. Living
in the moment is letting go of all that stress and worry that you have accumulated and not projecting those
negative emotions on your future actions. It’s more about working actively towards your goals and dreams
without constantly stressing about how you are going to achieve them or replaying past mistakes in your
head. In this way, we don’t judge the moment we are in but accept it for what it is.
This is something that really works for me. It would be very easy for me to remember all the times I
have made mistakes in the past and let it affect the job I am doing in the present, especially when it comes
to modelling, because if you are constantly worried and stressed on a job it shows! Making an effort to be
completely in the
want. Sometimes the routine you have and the constant commitments you make throw you off the track of
where you want to go. When I find myself in this place I try to make a concerted effort to make the time to
do the things that I want to do. If you are constantly on the go, which I am, you can not only lose touch with
the moment, you also run the risk of forgetting why you are doing what you do in the first place!
Ultimately, the more I think about it, living is not about doing but is more about ‘being’ – For example,
when a less than ideal situation arises, instead of getting angry or upset, I ask myself ‘Who am I going to
be in this situation?’ In that moment I create the possibility of, for example ‘being’ peaceful, calm and
loving no matter what, and as a result I then get to choose how I react in any given situation. On the
contrary when I am ‘doing’ and I react from that standpoint, I am at the effect of the situation and at the
effect of everything happening around me. By choosing how I am going to ‘be’ no matter what life throws
at me, I get to live the life I choose.
It is also important to take time out to relax, appreciate and reflect.
When you are in a relaxed state of mind you are able to see things clearer, find a solution to that
problem you were mulling over and even just reaffirm where you are and where you want to be. When
you are calm, relaxed and peaceful, you get back in touch with who you are.
When I need to relax, music can completely change the way I feel and the mood I’m in. I dance and sing
around the house or in my hotel room. I love losing myself in music and giving myself the opportunity to
completely switch off and think about nothing else. It is like a moving meditation. Another thing I enjoy is
being with nature. Whenever I can I spend time barefoot and on the grass or just resting against a tree.
These small moments help me balance and reconnect with the greater energies in nature, giving me a
sense of my place in the world.
My tips for getting balance in your life:
– Pamper yourself and get a massage or take a bath.
– Spend time with your pets.
– Spend time in nature: at parks, beaches or just in the garden. Take your shoes off and connect with
Mother Nature.
– Make sure you get enough sleep during the night. Otherwise take a short power nap during the day.
– Meditate or sit quietly, just focusing on your breath for 20 minutes.
– Do some exercise! Exercise is a great way to release endorphins, feel-good chemicals in the body
that reduces stress.
– Be productive. Make a list of the things you have to do for the day and organise the list by
importance. In this way you can take care of things before they become a problem.
Living in the moment… When you are feeling balanced you’ll find that you are also centred on the
present moment. This is something I believe is invaluable if you want to be more relaxed and in control of
your life. When some people think about being in the present moment they might jump to the conclusion
that you have to be passive and forget your goals, the past and the future – but this is not the case. Living
in the moment is letting go of all that stress and worry that you have accumulated and not projecting those
negative emotions on your future actions. It’s more about working actively towards your goals and dreams
without constantly stressing about how you are going to achieve them or replaying past mistakes in your
head. In this way, we don’t judge the moment we are in but accept it for what it is.
This is something that really works for me. It would be very easy for me to remember all the times I
have made mistakes in the past and let it affect the job I am doing in the present, especially when it comes
to modelling, because if you are constantly worried and stressed on a job it shows! Making an effort to be
completely in the
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