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



One Word for 2026
One focus. One direction. One simple tool to help you progress through the next stage of the journey you’re actually in.
Raj Hayer
Dec 21, 20255 min read


Taking the First Step in Life Design: Understanding the Hesitation and Embracing Change
In the pursuit of a fulfilling life, we often find ourselves at a crossroads, contemplating the first step towards change.

Raj Hayer
Oct 18, 20246 min read


Finding Purpose Through Adversity: A Journey of Intentional Life Design
Being intentional in life design involves recognising one's survival and existence as purposeful.

Raj Hayer
Oct 4, 20244 min read


Strategic Investment Decisions: Maximising Returns Through Effective Risk Management Strategies
Emotions drive our decisions, even when we think they don’t. They do.

Raj Hayer
Sep 20, 20244 min read


Identify Your Investor Type: Navigating the Different Types of Investors for Optimal Portfolio Strategy
When I started researching types of investors, I was horrified to realise which category I sat in! (see if you recognise yourself!)

Raj Hayer
Sep 6, 20248 min read


Smart Saving Strategies: Maximise Your Savings with Proven Steps and Financial Literacy Basics
Are you saving? How much? How often? Are you tired of being told to stop spending frivolously?

Raj Hayer
Aug 23, 20246 min read


Master Your Finances: A Guide on Bank Account Fees and How to Minimise Them
Do you know how much your bank account charges you in fees? We are so ignorant of where our basic day-to-day money is going...

Raj Hayer
Aug 9, 20244 min read


Infused Water
The human body is made up of 50-65% water...

Mayfly Maven Blog
Aug 1, 20241 min read


Your life is your masterpiece. Design it with intention, live it with passion.
Your life is your masterpiece. Design it with intention, live it with passion.

Raj Hayer
Jul 31, 20244 min read


100 Ways to Celebrate Your Successes
Celebrate Your Successes Our journey has ups and downs, and hard work is essential. Taking breaks to celebrate milestones, big or small, is crucial for maintaining motivation and preventing burnout. Recognising achievements keeps us balanced and motivated, ensuring we stay positive and resilient throughout our journey. Every achievement deserves recognition. We often have an easier time celebrating our wins; they are easy to recognise and fun to celebrate, allowing us to ref

Raj Hayer
May 30, 20247 min read


Simple Roast Veg
Simple Roast Veg recipe with kale and tahini garlic dressing.

Mayfly Maven Blog
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Embrace a growth mindset and don't let fear win!
Are we too comfortable stepping back to comfort? Retreating into fear? Or can we step forward and grow from our experiences?

Raj Hayer
Feb 18, 20243 min read


Raspberry Chocolate Brownies
I’ve made these raspberry chocolate brownies a few times recently, and they always got down a treat. They’re not too sweet, lovely and...

Mayfly Maven Blog
Feb 11, 20242 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
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