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My 2017 100 things to do list

2/9/2017

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A few years ago I started making my 100 things to do lists. I found it to be the best way to focus my energy on the things I want to do more of that makes me happy. A way to take responsibility of the type of year I wished to experience.

Last year's list was not quite achieved, I'm not sure these lists ever are in their entirety, but they serve as a reminder of what I seek to do, feel and achieve in the year ahead and where to focus my energy. I share them here that they may inspire you to write your own.

So with a big year ahead, 2017 is about maintaining a healthy level of balance, action and fun.

What will we do with you with your year?

1. Choose love
2. Play
3. Rest
4. Work hard
5. Be still
6. Get out in nature
7. Yoga daily
8. Meditate daily
9. Walk daily 10k steps
10. Swim in the ocean
11. Watch sunsets
12. Get up to watch the sunrise
13. Read a book a month
14. Complete BYCA Course
15. Save for a rainy day
16. Volunteer
17. Donate money
18. Cook more
19. Try new recipes
20. Have dinner parties
21. Yin Yoga TT in Bali
22. Go to Miami World Conference
23. Have fun at Disney World
24. Do the rides at Universal Studios
25. Cruise the Caribbean
26. Attend BYCA Inspiration Day
27. Visit Melbourne
28. Travel somewhere new
29. Do something new
30. Celebrate my birthday
31. Dance
​32. Colour in
33. Draw mandalas
34. Move house
35. Try new yoga classes
36. Plan trip to walk the Camino
37. Write blogs
38. Hold a workshop
39. Plan a retreat
40. Complete Meditation TT
41. Write meditations
42. Sleep early
43. Heal my thyroid
44. Go to Sydney Convention
45. Declutter
46. Simplify life
47. Journal
48. Make dream catchers
49. Practice gratitude
50. Eat 2 fruit 5 veg daily
51. Be mindful
52. Smile often
53. Seek Stillness
54. Buy a campervan
55. See a live act
56. Enjoy a bath
57. Go to school reunion
58. Finish Cafe work
59. Reconnect with friends
60. Make phone calls
61. Get massages
62. Have acupuncture
63. Watch movies
64. Go to the cinema
65. Buy from myself online
66. Make and play with henna

67. Handstand February
68. Get a new Tattoo
69. Treat yourself
70. Create a vision board

71. Complete a fun run/walk
​72. Get a hair cut
73. Dress up once a week
74. Go on a girls night out

75. Hang out with entrepreneurs
76. Meet new people
77. Listen more
78. Talk less
79. Start coaching
80. Find a coach
81. Workout
82. Watch movies
83. Unplug regularly
84. Zero inbox
85. Laugh lots
86. Be debt free
87. Practice random acts of kindness
88. Afternoon siestas
89. See Malaysian Family
90. Watch MotoGP races
91. Go on a silent retreat
92. Nourish body - eat well
93. Nurture mind - study
94. Visit the temple
95. Send birthday cards
​96. Find time to be
97. Express appreciation freely
99. Buy a bike
​100. Fall in love

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My 2016 - 100 things to do

1/25/2016

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This is one of the many useful tools I've learnt from Leonie Dawson's Shining year workbooks.
And it's one I have been doing every year since.

Its great in that it gives me a focus for the year ahead - 
A list of all the things that fill me up, that I'd love to do more of or achieve in the year. 

It works out to about two items a week, totally easy to achieve don't you think? 

Just imagine how amazing you would feel at the end of the year after ticking them all off!
And even if you didn't complete the list, which I didn't do in 2015, I can still say I did a hell of a lot of them and I had a year that I look back on very fondly as a result!

You see, the more you fill your cup, the more you have to give to others as you come from a place of fullness!

So here is my list ...
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1. Love
2. Move
3. Dance
4. Yoga
5. 7 minute work outs
6. Rock climb
7. Walk
8. Handstand (February)
9. Rest
10. Be more
11. Do less
12. Take inspired action
13. Watch sunsets
14. See the sun rise
15. Sleep earlier
16. Nourish body
17. Eat produce before processed
18. Cook new things
19. 5 veg 2 fruit daily
20. Drink water 2L daily
21. Follow the Chi Cycle
22. Take a bath
23. Nourish mind
24. Be mindful
25. Meditate
26. Seek stillness
27. Study
28. Keep reading a book a month
29. Less TV
30. Join a book club
31. Create
32. Learn to draw
33. Connect​
34. Spend time with family
35. Visit friends
36. Listen more
37. Talk less
38. Be compassionate
39. Practice forgiveness
40. Express appreciation openly
41. Meet new people
42. Write snail mail
43. Make phone calls
44. Send birthday cards
45. Serve others
46. Give back more
47. Practice random acts of kindness
48. Nourish Soul
49. Create before consuming
50. Non-negotiable daily spiritual practice
51. Make your spaces sacred
52. Cleanse crystals & make grids
53. Journal
54. Visit the temple
55. Go on a silent retreat
56. Do a teacher training
57. Give tarot readings
58. Practice gratitude daily
59. Travel
60. Visit somewhere new
61. Visit  Jane in NZ
62. Go to Sepang MotoGP
63. See Malaysian Family
64. Buy a camper van
65. Go on road trips
66. Be in nature often
​67. Grow your own vegetables
68. Swim in the ocean
69. Afternoon siestas
70. Embrace the feminine
71. Dress up
72. Save
73. Keep on top of finances
74. Be debt free
75. Play more
76. Try new things
77. See live acts
78. Laugh lots
79. Go to a comedy act
80. Watch movies
81. Dream bigger
82. Play games
83. Colour in
84. Draw mandalas
85. Play with henna
86. Learn to sing
87. Go on a date
88. Make gifts
89. Get massages
90. Have regular acupuncture
91. Unplug regularly
92. Write blogs
93. Inbox zero
94. Finish Meditation TT
95. Set goals with soul
96. Live by your core desired feelings
97. Try new yoga classes
98. Get my social T-shirt Biz off the ground
99. Volunteer
100. Run a community yoga class

So I'd love to hear from you now. Have you been inspired to write your own list?
If so, what would be the first 3 things you would add to it? What fills you up?

I won't lie, it does take a little to get into the momentum of writing a whole 100 things.
But once you find your groove you may even find it hard to keep it within that number :)

Here's to you having an amazing 2016 filled with all the things you'd love to see/do more of in your life!
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Love, light and power to you gorgeous soul,
​Tash xo
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100 things I am doing in 2015

1/8/2015

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So what did you do on NYE? 

For the days leading up to it, I was in two minds about what to actually do on the night. On one hand I had no plans and wasn't too phased if I didn't do anything and then on the other hand, I felt like I should do something. 

Being back in Perth, I knew I could return to my old ways, which in the past was to go out to some gig at a bar or club, have a few drinks (or maybe too many) and a boogie with mates….But it wasn't pulling me.

Not just because I  don't really drink any more, though I am long overdue for a good boogie. But rather I felt a stronger pull to close the year and welcome the new year with the energy and activities I wished to see more of in 2015.

So, I ended up spending the night on my own (not that I don't want to spend more time with others in the new year, I fulfilled that wish the next day). I had plans to do some goal setting, as well as a tarot reading for the new year and to get an early night so I woke up in the new year well rested and ready to go!  At home I had the opportunity to wish my family a happy new year as they headed out in their various different directions, whilst I grabbed my "big dream" tools and headed out to the beach to watch the final sunset of the year, say my goodbyes to 2014 and ended up writing my list of 100 things I want to do in 2015. 

This is one of my favourite activities from  Leonie Dawson's workbooks . 
The first time I did it I had some really specific things on my list which I found I didn't actually manage to complete by the year end which often made the list feel like a huge impossible to do list. So in the last couple of years I decided to make them a little more general, that is, things I love doing and want to do more of {with a few bigger goals} … overall, a lot more achievable! 

If you think about it, you could do 2 per week and by the end of the year you'll have done them all.

I love doing this list as it helps me keep in mind the little things that I love doing that make me happy and as Danielle LaPorte says in The Desire Map, 

"Subliminal Message: Feeling good is the primary intention!"

So here is my list in it's current state, in no particular order. Though I must admit there are a few which may be repetitive in nature and some I could do together {as in the picture above, thats about 4 in one :) } Plus I have made a few adjustments as others come to mind that I missed from the original cut.

Hope you are inspired to make your own list. 
Why not share your top 3 in the comments and let's keep each other accountable!

There really is no time but NOW to live your best life, now is there ;)
Tx

Ps: Important note: I don't see these like resolutions, just another way I put my wish out there for the type of year I wish to experience. Remember, energy follows thought!!

1. Love Self more
2. Strengthen Self Belief
3. Nourish body
4. Clear mind
5. Feel more
6. Love more
7. Drink more water
8. Dream more
9. Switch off from technology
10. Rest
11. Travel
12. Connect
13. Write more mail
14. Nurture soul
15. Learn
16. Implement
17. Share
18. Dance
19. Laugh often
20. Move daily
21. Seek stillness
22. Spend time in nature
23. Keep in touch with loved ones
24. Make things
25. Draw
26. Swim in the Ocean
27. Keep on top of finances
28. Go sugar free
29. Practice Gita yoga daily
30. Blog weekly
31. Explore somewhere new
32. Rock climb regularly
33. Try new things
34. Attend yoga classes
35. Donate
36. Monthly massage
37. Read Gita texts
38. Follow the moon cycle
39. Define core desired feelings
40. Set goals with soul
41. Eat more veg
42. Lean more to Paleo ways
43. Go 100% gluten free
44. Be dairy free
45. Meditate
46. Cook new things
47. Save
48. Sing
49. Sleep earlier
50. Aim to be debt free
51. Go to the movies
52. Tell jokes
53. Follow MotoGP
54. Spend time with family
55. Retreat
56. Breathe deeply
57. Take a bath
58. Sit on the beach
59. Watch sunsets
60. Visit Kings Park
61. Watch the sunrise
62. Dress up
63. Visit Bali
64. See Malaysian family
65. Celebrate 40th in style
66. Be grateful

67. Express appreciation openly
68. Practice contentment
69. Be mindful
70. Eat organic
71. Read Autobiography of a Yogi
72. Henna playdates
73. Go for walks
74. Make more phone calls
75. Practice random acts of kindness
76. Read a book a month
77. Fasting
78. Acro yoga classes
79. Attend stretch course
80. Learn more creative hairstyles
81. Set monthly & quarterly goals
82. Do tarot readings
83. Play more
84. Embrace the feminine
85. Earth yourself
86.  Yoga with Ava
87. Visit Temple
88. Maintain your sacred space
89. Journal
90. Go on a yoga retreat
91. Volunteering
92. Practice forgiveness
93. Be more compassionate
94. Listen more
95. Chakra clearing
96. Light candles
97. Handstand training
98. Time to just be
99. Acupuncture
100. Serve others
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Welcoming the New Year: Tools I'm using to dream big

1/5/2015

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As one year draws to a close and another begins, we are often quite naturally drawn to reflect on the year that was as we look forward to the year ahead. Over the past few years, particularly since I came across  Leonie Dawson's workbooks, I've realised the importance of consciously closing off one year and setting intentions and dreams for the next. 

There are many ways we can do this. And it is very much each to their own. 

But in case you're new to this or stuck at a lose end this year, let me share with you some tools I have found useful which I am using this year to dream up my best year yet.

As I mentioned, for the last few years, I have been using Leonie Dawson's workbooks to both close the year ending and dream and plan for the new year. I particularly love the closing ceremony for the year that's been. This is such an important step that should not be overlooked as it gives us a sense of closure. Being able to look back to acknowledge the lessons learnt, our accomplishments, and all we have to be grateful for, allows us to embrace what we wish to carry forward into the new year, and release what we are ready to let go of. Leonie has workbooks for both Life and Business planning and they are full of creative ways to consciously choose the life you wish to create!

Now, to be completely honest I can be a bit of a FOMO when it comes to courses and books. That is, I suffer from a Fear Of Missing Out. In the past, if I heard of something transformational, I would often buy it. Only issue is I don't always implement everything I learn. Hence, 2015 for me is the year of implementation and I'm doing things a little differently.

Danielle LaPorte's Desire Map was one such book, wAs she says, "Everything we do is driven by the desire to feel a certain way."ith the subheading of "A guide to creating goals with soul", I couldn't resist it. I listened to the audio book on my way up the east coast but as I bought it on e-book and was too busy exploring and not on my laptop much, I didn't get to delve into it or implement it as I wished to. I am choosing to use it now in combination with Leonie's workbooks, as the basis is to focus more on our Core Desired Feelings rather than physical goals. This makes a lot of sense to me as I know it's definitely true for me that I am pulled by my emotions in life. I have had the question "How do you wish to feel?" on repeat in my head as I contemplate my core desired feelings for 2015. These feelings will then influence all I do and the so called "goals" I have rather than setting a traditional resolution. As Danielle LaPorte says, 
"Everything we do is driven by the desire to feel a certain way."

The final piece of my New Year dreaming puzzle is my Daily Dream Creator. Unfortunately I heard that they have sold out, but you never know there could be one or two floating about or they may do another print run. Doesn't hurt to ask :) This is a mega planner for dreamers, and as I have some big dreams for 2015 I decided to go all out and buy myself one of these for Christmas. There are other planners along the same vein so you could look for one that suits you. What I loved about this one particularly were the pages for yearly, monthly and quarterly goals. These are great to help me keep my goals and intentions from Leonie's workbooks in mind throughout the year and not just for January. These sorts of things are really important to factor in if choosing a planner of this sort. Plus each day has a section for your intention, top 3 things to do, what I am grateful for and a few other sections, and one I'm particularly keen on for keeping track of money matters, which is one of my big goals for 2015. 

So there you have it, the 3 tools I am using to dream and create my best year yet. I will share more about the process in future posts and keep you posted how my dreams are tracking :)

May 2015 be your best year too!

Love and blessings, 
Tx

PS: The pic above is my 12 month "oracle" spread one of many great activities from Leonie Dawson's Life workbook. I've used my Wild Unknown Tarot cards, which I adore and plan to use more of this year. Aren't they beautiful!

I would love to hear from you in the comments below, your answer to this question...
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2014 This is the year!

1/2/2014

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2013 was a tumultuous year, and one I am quite happy to say goodbye to, and yet a strange gift was born from its challenges. The closing ceremony I did last night, from Leonie's Amazing Life workbook, helped me to really appreciate this. The gift was the opportunity for me to bare witness to the depth of my shadow, the power of my "pain body" as Tolle calls it, and the insanity of my mind.

Sure it didn't always feel like a gift when at times it had me hit massive lows, feeling the victim, frozen by overwhelm, ready to give up and questioning everything. There was even a point where I questioned my yoga practice.

But the true gift...
The opportunity for transformation!
The lesson in observing the patterns, being able to bring acceptance, then love to them 
and ultimately the opportunity to choose a different path when the one I see before me no longer serves me.

This is what I choose for 2014.

My intention is to set my soul free and allow it fly. 

To feel the fears and do it anyway. 

To listen to my heart  and choose the path that makes every cell in my body sing.

To keep to that path with unwavering determination and choose my soul every time!

Sure I don't expect this path not to come with challenges, and in a way, I realise I have been on this path all along. 

But this time I am awake!

I am aware of my choice.

I am committed to the path more so than ever before.

Will you join me?
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Dare Dream Do - The last day of the year!

1/1/2014

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Safe & Happy New Year wishes to you all!! 

Thank you for your love and support this year. Words can't express my appreciation for you being there! 
May you Dare to make your wildest dreams come true in 2014! 
Infinite gratitude & love, 
Tx    

Dare to Be 
by Steve Maraboli

When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.

When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.

When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.

When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.

When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.

When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.

When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going.

When times are tough, dare to be tougher.

When love hurts you, dare to love again.

When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.

When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.

When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.

When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.

When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.

When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best.

Dare to be the best you can –

At all times, Dare to be!

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D is for December...

12/1/2013

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Don't know about you, but this year has been beyond challenging and I'm ready to end this year with a bang and I'd love you to join me. Some of you may know that I pretty much lost everything 6mths ago, love, home and financial security. Though it's brought up the ego and it's roller coaster ride of emotions, it has also made me ask the big questions again of "who am I?" and "what is my purpose?" And when you ask these questions, not sure if you've experienced this, but whatever no longer serves you usually falls away or comes up to be witnessed so you can let it go. The later was the case for me with some hard truths to be faced. In realising who I didn't want to be and who I wanted to be the DareDreamDo concept arose. 

DARE to be strong enough to let go of the old & the patterns, to step out of your comfort zone & into your zone of genius. 

DREAM your biggest wildest dreams and never stop believing they are possible. 

DO, one action at a time to bring your dream closer to reality every day. 

Are you in? 
The first step is to DECIDE! 

Even though I'm so ready for this, I must admit it also scares me to post this as I can feel the ego putting up resistance already. Hence why it has only gone up at this late stage of the day and even more reason to post this for accountability. 

Hope you'll join me. 

Let's Dream Big together!!!

You'll find these posts delivered daily on Instagram and Facebook. 
Tx

Ps: Sincerest apologies for the huge hiatus from the blog. Life has been a bit tumultuous to say the least and some time was required for healing and regrouping. Will share more about this another time soon.
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    Welcome!

    I'm Natasha Tay, a yoga teacher, life coach, reiki practitioner + circle facilitator. 
     
    I am also someone who has very often struggled silently with mental health issues and depression.
     

    But with all that's going on in the world I'm feeling the call to use this space to share my experience as well as the inspiration, practices and tools that are helping me cope in this great time of uncertainty.

    I hope that it may resonate with even one of you and help you in some way. 

    Please reach out if you feel called to and stay safe and well gorgeous souls x

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