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When You Change Your Mindset, The Material World Changes Around You
Have you ever noticed that when you’re calm and centred, things just seem to fall into place? But when you’re stressed or overwhelmed, everything starts to feel like a struggle. The emails pile up, small issues turn into big ones, and even simple tasks feel heavy. That’s not luck or coincidence. It’s neuroscience. When your nervous system is dysregulated, your brain interprets everything as a potential threat. It moves you into survival mode, which means your energy goes into
Rafaele Tadielo
6 days ago3 min read


What If It Wasn’t You Who Failed, But Your System?
Have you ever heard the saying, “If you didn’t get it, it’s because you didn’t want it enough”?It sounds motivating at first, but when you really think about it, it’s merciless. It implies that if you didn’t achieve something, you lacked willpower, discipline, or drive. That you wanted an easy life, a dream without effort, and therefore you didn’t deserve it. But that’s not how success works. The truth is, it’s not always about how much you want it. It’s about how you work
Rafaele Tadielo
Nov 234 min read


The Hidden Cost of Trying to Feel “Enough”
There was a time when I thought I could shop my way into happiness. When I was working seventy hours a week as a chef, I would spend my precious free time buying clothes that made me feel like I had a vibrant social life outside of work. I imagined myself wearing those outfits in beautiful places, surrounded by friends, laughing, and feeling carefree. But deep down, I didn’t realise that I would never actually be in those places. I was always working, exhausted, and chasing a
Rafaele Tadielo
Nov 162 min read


What Most Strong Women Get Wrong About Setting New-Year Goals and Why the Time is Now
Every December, I see the same thing happen. High-achieving women hit the end of the year running on fumes. You’ve been managing work, family, expectations, and the invisible emotional load that never seems to end. You tell yourself, “I’ll think about next year after I rest.” It makes sense. You’re tired. You’ve done a lot. You deserve that break.But here’s the truth: if you wait until January to set your goals, you’ll be planning from a numb place, not a knowing one. Becau
Rafaele Tadielo
Nov 94 min read


The Most Powerful Manifestation Tool You’re Probably Underusing
Let’s be honest, vision boards have been around for a while. They’ve been called everything from “woo woo magic” to “manifestation tools,” but here’s the truth: there’s serious science behind why they work. And once you understand that, you’ll never look at your vision board the same way again. What’s a Vision Board, Really? A vision board is more than a collage of goals or Pinterest-worthy dreams. It’s a visual map of your future, a daily reminder of who you’re becoming and
Rafaele Tadielo
Oct 274 min read


8 Ways to Reduce Mental Overload (and Finally Feel Focused & in Control Again)
Ever find yourself sitting at your desk, tabs open everywhere, half-done tasks staring back at you, and this tiny voice whispering, “I should be doing more” ?Yet, you’re already running on empty. I know that place too well. Back when I was juggling clients, content, events, and trying to do all the right things to grow my business, my mind was constantly on. Even when I wasn’t working, I was working, replaying conversations, planning next steps, or worrying I was missing some
Rafaele Tadielo
Oct 224 min read


4 Micro-Habits to Build Confidence and Momentum
Ever have those days when you wake up with the best intentions but by 10am you’re already overthinking every decision? You start strong, tell yourself today will be different, and then one tiny thing happens and your confidence disappears faster than your morning coffee. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Confidence isn’t something we’re born with. It’s something we train into our brain and body, one small, intentional action at a time. The truth is, it’s not about making big
Rafaele Tadielo
Oct 183 min read


5 Ways to Keep Showing Up When Motivation and Energy Let You Down
Some days, it feels like everything conspires against you. Deadlines, meetings, family responsibilities, personal goals, all of it, and...
Rafaele Tadielo
Oct 123 min read


The Silent Cost of Self-Silencing: How People-Pleasing and Fear of Judgment Steal Your Voice
I used to be an expert in self-silencing. On the outside I looked fine: smiling, polite, agreeable. Inside I was carrying all these...
Rafaele Tadielo
Oct 53 min read


What the heck is wrong with me? That was one of my most used questions.
I promised myself so many times: I’d take care of my health, meditate to calm my anxiety, go to the gym, eat well, drink less, control my...
Rafaele Tadielo
Sep 283 min read


The Three Lessons That Changed My Business (and My Life)
September is always a milestone for me. It’s not just spring here in New Zealand, it’s also my business birthday. This September, I...
Rafaele Tadielo
Sep 215 min read


The Power of Agency: How Taking Back My Choices Changed Everything
For years, I lived in a constant cycle of overthinking, doubting myself, and trying to keep up with what I thought others expected of me....
Rafaele Tadielo
Sep 143 min read


When Fear Knocks: What I Learned the Day One of Mine Came True
Research shows that around 85 percent of the things we fear never actually happen. And of the small percentage that does come true, only...
Rafaele Tadielo
Sep 73 min read


My Business Turns 2: The 2 Biggest Lessons in Life and Biz
Do you know what? If you met me a little over two years ago, you probably wouldn’t believe I could be where I am today. Back then, I was...
Rafaele Tadielo
Aug 293 min read


When Hustle Turns Into Self-Destruction Without You Realising
I used to believe the hustle was the answer. Push harder. Deliver more. Stay busy. Stay useful. That’s how you “win” at life, right? I...
Rafaele Tadielo
Aug 223 min read


Have you ever been so busy being everything for everyone else that you stopped hearing your own voice?
I know I have. There have been mornings when I wake up exhausted before the day even begins. I pour my energy into my family, my work, my...
Rafaele Tadielo
Aug 174 min read


Why Motivation Almost Cost Me My Business (and What Saved It)
If I had relied on motivation alone, I’d have lost my business. A while ago, things got tough for me. One of those big, ugly waves that...
Rafaele Tadielo
Aug 102 min read


Terrified of Being Bored? Why It’s Making You Burnt Out (and How to Rest Without Losing It)
Let’s get honest. We’re a generation addicted to noise. If there’s even a second of silence, we panic. We scroll. Snack. Clean. Shop....
Rafaele Tadielo
Aug 33 min read


How Do I Stop Playing Small and Start Sharing My Gifts?
Let me say this loud and clear: No one else has your unique blend of talents, life experiences, quirks, and wisdom. And whether you...
Rafaele Tadielo
Jul 252 min read


10 Things I Wish I’d Known Sooner- Mindset Hacks That Would Have Saved Me Years of Stress, Self-Doubt and Stalling
You know those moments when you look back and think, “If only I’d known that back then…” ? Yeah. I’ve had about 364 of those — before...
Rafaele Tadielo
Jul 196 min read
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