{"id":55,"date":"2014-05-15T08:58:32","date_gmt":"2014-05-15T08:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.carriebattley.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2014-06-18T11:22:00","modified_gmt":"2014-06-18T11:22:00","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?page_id=55","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='\u201dblog\u201d' class='widgets_on_page wop_tiny1  wop_small1  wop_medium1  wop_large1  wop_wide1'>\n\t\t\t<ul><li id=\"cw-erpv-id-4\" class=\"widget cw-erpv-class\">\r<section class=\"cw-erpv-posts-section\">\r<ul class=\"cw-erpv-posts\">\r<li class=\"cw-erpv-post\">\r<article>\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-wrapper\">\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-thumbnail\">\r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=1652\" class=\"post-thumbnail-link\" style=\"width:450px;height:300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1696502620.jpg?fit=450%2C256&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1696502620.jpg?w=2200&amp;ssl=1 2200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1696502620.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1696502620.jpg?resize=1024%2C582&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1696502620.jpg?resize=768%2C436&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1696502620.jpg?resize=1536%2C873&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1696502620.jpg?resize=2048%2C1164&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-attachment-id=\"1653\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?attachment_id=1653#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1696502620.jpg?fit=2200%2C1250&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2200,1250\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"1696502620\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1696502620.jpg?fit=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1696502620.jpg?fit=1024%2C582&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a>\r<\/div>\r\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-content cw-erpv-post-short\">\r <p>\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<p>Delighted to share details of my new book &#8216;HappiMess: How to be happy and manifest your desires in the mess of everyday life&#8217; It&#8217;ll be available for Pre-Order from November 8th and published on 16th November in all formats (e-book and Print copy). Why not get in early and order your copy now?! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=1652\" title=\"New Book Incoming!\">Read more >><\/a><\/p> <p>\r\n <\/p><p>\r\n<\/p>\r\r<\/div>\r<\/div>\r<\/article>\r<\/li>\r<li class=\"cw-erpv-post\">\r<article>\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-wrapper\">\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-thumbnail\">\r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=1036\" class=\"post-thumbnail-link\" style=\"width:450px;height:300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/PRESENT2.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/PRESENT2.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/PRESENT2.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-attachment-id=\"1044\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?attachment_id=1044#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/PRESENT2.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"450,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"present\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/PRESENT2.png?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/PRESENT2.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a>\r<\/div>\r\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-content cw-erpv-post-short\">\r <p><\/p><p>\r\n  <\/p><p><\/p>\r\n<p>I\u2019m sat on the ledge of my swimming pool, my feet submerged in turquoise glistening water up to my ankles as pink and yellow frangipani flutter down from the sweet smelling tree above, encasing me in pretty patterns of colour. I watch the petals float in circles in the gentle current of the water as two dragonflies fight for my attention, zooming past my head &#8211; one a pearlescent ocean blue and the other a fiery, blood red. My little Kintamani puppy is laid out next to me on the grass, languishing in the sweltering heat enjoying intermittent kisses and belly rubs that I can\u2019t help but smother her with. &hellip; Read More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=1036\" title=\"When The Present Is A Present\">Read more >><\/a><\/p> <p><\/p><p>\r\n <\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n<\/p>\r\r<\/div>\r<\/div>\r<\/article>\r<\/li>\r<li class=\"cw-erpv-post\">\r<article>\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-wrapper\">\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-thumbnail\">\r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=251\" class=\"post-thumbnail-link\" style=\"width:450px;height:300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/success.png?fit=450%2C288&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/success.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/success.png?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-attachment-id=\"252\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?attachment_id=252#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/success.png?fit=450%2C288&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"450,288\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"success\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/success.png?fit=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/success.png?fit=450%2C288&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a>\r<\/div>\r\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-content cw-erpv-post-short\">\r <p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n  <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\r\n<p>Last week I came across an old diary entry, a list of aims I\u2019d written in my early-twenties with all intent and purpose to fulfil by the time I turned thirty. And here I am \u2013 now 32! It was interesting to realize that whilst I may have partly achieved some of those aims, there was a significant short fall in some respects and it got me thinking of the topic \u2013 how does one measure success? In today\u2019s society we are regularly exposed to media influence that reiterates the idea of celebrity and fame equaling fortune and happiness.\u00a0 The newspapers and TV are filled with countless individuals who are &hellip; Read More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=251\" title=\"How do we measure success?\">Read more >><\/a><\/p> <p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n<\/p>\r\r<\/div>\r<\/div>\r<\/article>\r<\/li>\r<li class=\"cw-erpv-post\">\r<article>\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-wrapper\">\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-thumbnail\">\r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=560\" class=\"post-thumbnail-link\" style=\"width:450px;height:300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-Shot-2015-08-28-at-23.49.57.png?fit=450%2C296&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-Shot-2015-08-28-at-23.49.57.png?w=1578&amp;ssl=1 1578w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-Shot-2015-08-28-at-23.49.57.png?resize=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-Shot-2015-08-28-at-23.49.57.png?resize=1024%2C674&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-attachment-id=\"565\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?attachment_id=565#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-Shot-2015-08-28-at-23.49.57.png?fit=1578%2C1038&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1578,1038\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screen Shot 2015-08-28 at 23.49.57\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-Shot-2015-08-28-at-23.49.57.png?fit=300%2C197&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Screen-Shot-2015-08-28-at-23.49.57.png?fit=1024%2C674&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a>\r<\/div>\r\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-content cw-erpv-post-short\">\r <p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n  <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\r\n<p>I\u2019m typing this from Bermuda, where the endless turquoise crystal clear waters lap against sand so fine, powdery and pink speckled that you feel like you\u2019re in a dreamy oasis. Or a very exclusive holiday brochure. This beautiful island oasis in the Atlantic ocean has been my home for the past 11 weeks. And what an unexpectedly, exciting, fun-filled eleven weeks it\u2019s been. However, it wasn\u2019t supposed to be this relaxing or therapeutic. In fact, it wasn\u2019t supposed to be this lengthy. I\u2019d intended to be here for a few weeks maximum. Yet, here I am still, swinging from a hammock on a porch as the sun beats down onto &hellip; Read More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=560\" title=\"Getting ahead by slowing down\">Read more >><\/a><\/p> <p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n<\/p>\r\r<\/div>\r<\/div>\r<\/article>\r<\/li>\r<li class=\"cw-erpv-post\">\r<article>\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-wrapper\">\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-thumbnail\">\r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=257\" class=\"post-thumbnail-link\" style=\"width:450px;height:300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/listening.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/listening.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/listening.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-attachment-id=\"258\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?attachment_id=258#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/listening.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"450,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"listening\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/listening.png?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/listening.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a>\r<\/div>\r\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-content cw-erpv-post-short\">\r <p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n  <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\r\n<p>I was chatting with a friend recently about using our intuition and she was nodding in agreement. \u2018Yeah, yeah, I know we sometimes get a gut feeling on things\u2026\u2019 She considered this for a moment before looking at me curiously. \u2018But do we always know what\u2019s correct for ourselves?\u2019 Good question huh? I\u2019m sure we\u2019ve all experienced that moment many times when something happens to throw everything off balance. A situation that seems devastating or challenging. We might cry, feel victimized, get frustrated or even confused\u2026 we can sit there wondering \u2018What should I do?\u2019 But if we really take time to think about it, we can most likely conclude &hellip; Read More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=257\" title=\"Knowing the answers by listening to our inner voice\">Read more >><\/a><\/p> <p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n<\/p>\r\r<\/div>\r<\/div>\r<\/article>\r<\/li>\r<li class=\"cw-erpv-post\">\r<article>\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-wrapper\">\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-thumbnail\">\r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=248\" class=\"post-thumbnail-link\" style=\"width:450px;height:300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/overwhelmed.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/overwhelmed.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/overwhelmed.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-attachment-id=\"249\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?attachment_id=249#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/overwhelmed.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"450,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"overwhelmed\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/overwhelmed.png?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/overwhelmed.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a>\r<\/div>\r\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-content cw-erpv-post-short\">\r <p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n  <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\r\n<p>1, 2, 3, 4, 5 &#8230;. and BREATHE \u2026. Do not go into meltdown, do not throw a hissyfit and do not allow yourself to feel that you\u2019re out of your depth. Just BREATHE \u2026. Yes, it\u2019s OK to continue staring at the wall in a paralytic state of non-action. In fact, it\u2019s very much advisable considering the alternative is likely to be throwing yourself out of the closest window or hibernating under the kitchen sink. I\u2019m talking about one of those moments when suddenly everything is all systems GO and you haven\u2019t got the faintest idea where to start. It\u2019s a bit of a sink or swim moment (and &hellip; Read More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=248\" title=\"Being Overwhelmed\">Read more >><\/a><\/p> <p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n<\/p>\r\r<\/div>\r<\/div>\r<\/article>\r<\/li>\r<li class=\"cw-erpv-post\">\r<article>\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-wrapper\">\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-thumbnail\">\r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=243\" class=\"post-thumbnail-link\" style=\"width:450px;height:300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/holiday.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/holiday.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/holiday.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-attachment-id=\"244\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?attachment_id=244#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/holiday.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"450,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"holiday\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/holiday.png?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/holiday.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a>\r<\/div>\r\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-content cw-erpv-post-short\">\r <p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n  <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\r\n<p>So I\u2019m sitting here on a sunny tuesday morning, waiting for my lovely friend in Bermuda to confirm my trip to visit her next month. One might argue that I not long ago returned from a long haul holiday \u2026\u00a0 One might also argue that I\u2019m at a very delicate career point and should be putting entire focus into the wonderful opportunities at hand. Or one could possibly point out that I already splurged on a watch not two weeks ago and therefore should be less frivolous\u2026 But let\u2019s face it, what\u2019s life if it\u2019s not lived to its fullest when we have the means?! How do we prioritise what\u2019s &hellip; Read More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=243\" title=\"How does a girl prioritise holidays and handbags?\">Read more >><\/a><\/p> <p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n<\/p>\r\r<\/div>\r<\/div>\r<\/article>\r<\/li>\r<li class=\"cw-erpv-post\">\r<article>\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-wrapper\">\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-thumbnail\">\r<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=220\" class=\"post-thumbnail-link\" style=\"width:450px;height:300px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/feminine-masculine.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/feminine-masculine.png?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/feminine-masculine.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-attachment-id=\"221\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?attachment_id=221#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/feminine-masculine.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"450,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"feminine masculine\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/feminine-masculine.png?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carriebattley.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/feminine-masculine.png?fit=450%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" \/><\/a>\r<\/div>\r\r<div class=\"cw-erpv-post-content cw-erpv-post-short\">\r <p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n  <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re a guy reading this I bet you\u2019re already dismissing the idea of being in tune with your \u2018feminine\u2019 side, right? And women reading this\u2026. You\u2019re wondering if you\u2019re perhaps too much in your masculine energy sometimes, right? Because let\u2019s face it, as women we are used to having to display both strength in the workplace and in the home \u2013 making us sometimes feel that we\u2019re left with no option but to be in control\u2026. Sound familiar? Yet here\u2019s the thing \u2013 In order to have happy and healthy relationships with others and ourselves, we all need to have a good balance of both feminine and masculine energy. &hellip; Read More <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/?p=220\" title=\"How does your  feminine weigh up to your masculine?\">Read more >><\/a><\/p> <p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n<\/p>\r\r<\/div>\r<\/div>\r<\/article>\r<\/li>\r<\/ul>\r<\/section><\/li><\/ul><\/div><!-- widgets_on_page -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/boxed-page.php","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-55","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P4JYMD-T","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=55"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":292,"href":"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/55\/revisions\/292"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carriebattley.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=55"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}