A Groundbreaking Partnership: Awake Academy, Layne Beachley, and the Black Dog Institute
Today marks a pivotal moment at Awake Academy. We’re elated to announce that Awake Academy and the Black Dog Institute are officially partners, and I…
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Exhausted? Same.
I’m not at my best at the moment. To be honest, I doubt many of us are. Last night, as I tossed and turned after…
What do YOU want?
I am a seven-time world surfing champion. A success, right? Perhaps that’s what you’re thinking. And that’s fair enough. Those titles speak to my ability…
Are you willing to accept change?
Isaac Newton’s first law of motion states that an object will remain at rest or in motion, with the same speed and in the same…
The Power of Listening on RUOK? Day
At the heart of RUOK Day is a profound yet simple gesture: listening. It’s a tool that we all possess, but often overlook in our…
Fear or Fortitude: 5 Steps to Build Resilience
2001 was a year when I did not want to fail. Competing for my fourth consecutive world title, my sights were firmly set on writing…
How I Trigger my Husband
I have an admission to make. I’m messy. Whether it’s the shit I leave around the house, or my email inbox – unless it’s important…
Three steps to rise above triggers
It was a sunny afternoon, about 2:00 pm. I was in my office going through some emails that I hadn’t quite got around to replying…
Four steps to creating personal boundaries
Early in my professional surfing career, I lacked the confidence to set healthy personal boundaries because I wanted to belong. We all have a deep…
Your Most Important Asset: Mindset
You may think the difference between being a world champion and not being a world champion comes down to your experience, technique or knowledge. But…