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



Create Your Headline: A Vision Board for Your Mission in Life
Mayfly Maven Toolkit: Create Your Headline What would your life look like if your purpose made the front page? That’s the power of the Create Your Headline exercise, my favourite coaching tool to guide you in visualising and defining your mission in life. It’s a simple but powerful way to create clarity, connection, and momentum for the vision you want to live. Whether you're launching a new business, reimagining your career, or ready to finally put yourself first, this tool
Raj Hayer
Nov 74 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
Our journey has ups and downs, and hard work is essential. Taking breaks to celebrate milestones, big or small, is crucial for...

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


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
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