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Mayfly Blog
We'll share musings from our coaches and advice from our experts along the community journey.



Meditation: Cultivate Inner Peace and Mindfulness for a Life of Health and Happiness
Meditation. Everything you need to know to cultivate inner peace and mindfulness for a life of health and happiness.
Raj Hayer
May 28, 202315 min read


Focus on what you can control and increase your influence
Change the things you can, accept the things you can’t, and have the wisdom to know the difference between the two.

Raj Hayer
Feb 4, 20244 min read


Butternut Squash & Coconut Soup
January is a great month to eat lots of soup. It’s still comfort food, warm and delicious, but without being too heavy.

Mayfly Maven Blog
Jan 28, 20242 min read


How to embrace being imperfectly perfect
Facing the shadow self. Shadow Work — Sim Campbell “I must also have a dark side if I am to be whole.” — Carl Jung My research into...

Raj Hayer
Jan 21, 20245 min read


Warm Winter Salad Bowl
January is a lovely relief from the heaviness of December, if you know what I mean… Not just food wise – although the eating and drinking...

Mayfly Maven Blog
Jan 14, 20243 min read


Why it’s important to commit to doing something that scares you
Gaining perspective and increasing resilience by diving in Wanaka Skydive Archives 2013 — Raj Hayer I was never scared of heights, or the...

Raj Hayer
Jan 7, 20247 min read


Entering the new year with a mindset for actualisation: 10 reasons why "one word" works
Choose a word that resonates with you, and you live your life by that one word throughout the year.

Raj Hayer
Dec 31, 20236 min read


Veggie Nut Roast
Veggie Nut Roast with lovely walnuts and cashews, and beautiful veggies – courgette, carrot and sweet potatoes.

Mayfly Maven Blog
Dec 24, 20232 min read


Why distance helps with tough decisions
If you are in the midst of indecision or having a particularly tough challenge, try to take a bit of distance from it.

Raj Hayer
Dec 17, 20234 min read


Warm Lentil & Butternut Squash Salad
Warm Lentil & Butternut Squash Salad makes a lovely lunch for 2-3 or side dish for dinner for 4-6.

Mayfly Maven Blog
Dec 10, 20232 min read


2024 is your year; here’s how you can make it the best year yet
Even the most intelligent and self-aware individuals can benefit from setting goals and using tools and toolkits to help them achieve them.

Raj Hayer
Dec 2, 20234 min read


Miso Noodle Soup
The grey weather makes me want to eat something warm and comforting. When this is the case, soup is always the answer. Miso paste is a...

Mayfly Maven Blog
Nov 12, 20232 min read


Six questions to uncover your passion and "what to do with your life"
Your passion will ensure you stay motivated in your role and succeed, as well as love doing it!

Raj Hayer
Nov 5, 20237 min read


Blackberry Chia Jam
I love the autumn for its plentiful offerings. It has to be said that there’s nothing like the satisfaction you get when you’ve had to...

Mayfly Maven Blog
Oct 22, 20232 min read


How writing by hand can help you succeed
Journalling to record own writings and musings, our own ideas and innovations

Raj Hayer
Oct 15, 20236 min read


Healthy Lunch Bowls
Really easy ways you can have a super nutritious (and delicious) lunch or dinner, even if you’re a really busy person.

Mayfly Maven Blog
Oct 8, 20234 min read


Female power | Find your voice, and then use it
Female power | Find your voice, and then use it.

Raj Hayer
Sep 30, 20234 min read


You can’t get rid of anxiety but you can overcome it
It’s normal to feel under pressure or stressed. Humans were designed to feel anxiety, without it, we would be extinct.

Simone Smith
Sep 24, 20233 min read


Juice Pulp Crackers
Juice Pulp Crackers to use the pulp, which still contains numerous nutrients, especially fiber, which is so important for digestion.

Mayfly Maven Blog
Sep 17, 20232 min read


How to tell if you are close to psychological burnout and what to do about it
Psychological burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.

Simone Smith
Sep 10, 20232 min read


The Many Benefits of Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower is often overcooked, overlooked or just plain boring steamed, but by roasting it, it develops a beautiful sweetness.

Mayfly Maven Blog
Sep 2, 20232 min read
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