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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


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


Slow living in Transylvania
The art of slow living has not been lost high up in the Carpathian Mountains. Here are my thoughts on my Transylvanian holiday. As I was...

Mayfly Maven Blog
Aug 25, 20234 min read


Why you probably are a bully and how to stop negative self-talk
Are you a bully? Yes, probably. Because I didn’t think I was a bully until I heard how I speak to myself.

Raj Hayer
Aug 18, 20234 min read


Beet, Quinoa & Dill Salad
This recipe is a big favourite of mine and a great one to take to potluck parties and BBQs. Very simple to assemble, and you will love...

Mayfly Maven Blog
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Food as a creative expression and pathway to health
Last month, Mayfly Maven decided to host a 28-day Group Reset. The group reset principles help us to create trust and support.

Simone Smith
Aug 3, 20235 min read
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