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THE HOUSE OF wellness “THE PATH TO ANY SUCCESS OF ra eH See UL SVL ‘THE LIFE YOU DESIRE AND Mass eG “CLEAR AND DETERMINED ACTION.” oT Could 2023 be the year you loosen your grip on old dreams in favour of new, uncharted goals? or Kristina Costalos, Firmen OF and subsequent lockdowns were the triggers she needed to change her dream. The TV presenter swapped the newsroom for a life at sea with her pilot partner, John Tilley, and in the process discovered a world full of possibilities and devoid of deadlines “When I was working as a journalist, fd wear a smart suit and face full of make- up. Today | feel ike a different person. ve come to realise what's important in life? Kristina says, from her yacht Tucana, bought and refurbished by the couple before they set sail from Melbourne up the east coast of Australia The pair had always dreamed of buying a boat in Europe for their retirement “So, we pushed our dream forward by 30 years; Kristina says Their travels inspired the pair to document their life-changing journey on YouTube while sailing the Mediterranean and the Pacific Ocean, battling rough WORDS CHARMAINE YABSLEY seas but also blissfully living from their daily catch and eating simply and healthily ‘After months of covering royal visits, crime and then Covid, Kristina was bumed ‘out John had been given a year off from flying due to the pandemic ‘We knew it was now or never. | knew I could always return to my career, although | was, in hindsight, very naive about the sailing adventure we were embarking on. I didnt even know if I would get seasick” Kristina says, with a laugh, Thankfully, she got her sea legs almost immediately and it has been smooth sailing ever since. HOW TO RESET YOUR DREAMS Perhaps you, too, are considering letting go of a long-held dream and making a major life change. So, where do you start? Hello Coach chief executive Victoria Mills recommends you create a dream board to visualise what you want to see manifest in your life in the next six to 12 months. Then work out what you need to do daly ‘weekly and monthly to reach your goal “These building blocks may seem insignificant, but over time end up being giant leaps’ Victoria says “The path to any success of reaching goals — and creating the life you desire and deserve — comes from taking clear and determined action” Food, lifestyle and wellness coach ‘Andi Lew says it's normal to feel nervous about change and recommends working with a life or career coach to help you establish your new ambitions. Andi guides clients through a “sensory experience’, which includes them walking through, feeling out and ‘writing or drawing their ideal life without boundaries. “This allows the person to feel and visualise what their ultimate life would look like” she says. "We also have to anchor them in their reason for doing it For instance, are they looking to change course for their own health and happiness or for a bigger reason, such as wanting to explore new challenges before it's too late?” Just be prepared for feeling a sense of loss or failure when you say goodbye to your old life and dreams, Victoria notes: “Even if there is a part of you that is excited to be moving on to new opportunities, youre still leaving behind a part of your life that you devoted a lot of waking hours to” MAKING AN ADJUSTMENT For Kristina, it took a little while to get used to her new dream life. “Iwas still waking up with anxiety, worried about deadlines; she says. “It took around three months to realise that Ino longer needed to set my alarm and that my time was my own’ She admits she felt trepidation about the change — but was able to conquer those feelings “Im so glad we sailed into the unknown and didnt let fear get in the way, Yes, | was nervous to quit my job. But today Id tell that person to dive in head-first. Every day Im grateful we took a risk and made this decision” Follow Kristina's adventures on YouTube (Kristina’s Travels) and Instagram and TikTok (@Costalos).
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