Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

When not to trust your gut

You’ve likely seen this image, or one like it: an attractive woman stands triumphantly on top of a mountain at sunrise.

The caption underneath reads, “Live your best life”. The statement is worthy and appealing … and vague. Sure. I’d really like to be living my best life, you might think, but what does it look like and why aren’t I currently doing that?

We’re told the universe will lead you. And so we focus on those magical solutions underneath the inspiring images. But this can lead us away

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