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Hi, I’m Julie—a lifelong learner, sometime researcher, and occasional writer. Most days you’ll find me living a quietly happy life here in Australia, always chasing the small sparks…

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• Gentle Buffers: Why Support Matters More Than Self-ControlJanuary 24, 2026
  Gentle buffers are the small supports that make life easier to meet. This post looks at why preparedness matters more than willpower — and how tiny shifts can restore steadiness under load.
• Capacity: Why Calm Isn’t Always the GoalJanuary 10, 2026
  Calm is often treated as the goal of wellbeing — but it isn’t always realistic. This reflection explores why capacity matters more, and how support, not serenity, helps us meet life as it is.
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  Why Attention Is the Real Currency of 2026January 7, 2026
  In a world that constantly competes for our focus, attention has become our most valuable resource. This gentle reflection explores why where we place our attention shapes how our days feel — and how small shifts can quietly restore capacity.
• Creativity Is the New Brain Care: Why Tiny Acts Are Reshaping WellbeingDecember 12, 2025
  What if the most powerful thing you could do for your brain today wasn’t a meditation app or a gym membership—but a doodle, a photo, or saying hello with intention?… Read more: Creativity Is the New Brain Care: Why Tiny Acts Are Reshaping Wellbeing
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  🎨 Art Spark: How Tiny Creative Moments Heal Your BrainNovember 29, 2025
  There’s a particular kind of comfort that arrives the moment you start making something with your hands. You know that feeling? When you doodle in the corner of a notebook… Read more: 🎨 Art Spark: How Tiny Creative Moments Heal Your Brain
• Rewiring in Real Time: The Everyday Science of Brain Plasticity.November 14, 2025
  Your brain is not a sculpture — it’s soft clay, shaped by what you do next. ✨ A Spark to Ponder Every day, your brain quietly edits itself. When you… Read more: Rewiring in Real Time: The Everyday Science of Brain Plasticity.