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The Hidden Cost of Clutter: Why Your Home Mess Might Be Fueling Burnout
Today, I was on LinkedIn pretending to be professional while secretly avoiding folding and putting away a pile of washing that had...
Merly Hartnett
Jun 103 min read


For Introverts: The Quiet Cure for Loneliness (Without Forcing Small Talk)
Let’s just get this out of the way: being an introvert doesn’t mean you don’t like people. It means you recharge differently. You crave...
Merly Hartnett
Jun 43 min read


Emotional Resilience: Why 1 Minute Might Be All You Need
Lately, I’ve been working on a couple of new health and fitness goals: getting in 10,000 steps a day (rain or shine) and doing a coffee...
Merly Hartnett
Jun 33 min read


Why Nearly Half of Applicants Missed a Key Step and What It Says About Burnout & Alignment
I helped a client apply for a role the other day, and after she submitted her application, she sent me a screenshot of how many people...
Merly Hartnett
Jun 22 min read


ADHD, Burnout, and Job Searching? You’re Not Alone
A client with ADHD said something this week that really stuck with me: “Thanks heaps for today and your patience throughout!” It wasn’t...
Merly Hartnett
May 292 min read


The Secret No One Tells Burnt-Out Mums About Their Brain
When you’re running on caffeine, chaos, and a half-eaten snack, your brain isn’t broken, it’s in survival mode. In fight, flight, or freeze, your emotional brain hijacks logic, making it hard to think clearly or respond calmly. But you’re not stuck there. Reframing, a simple mental shift can interrupt the stress loop and bring your logical brain back online. Even noticing one small good thing, like “I drank water today,” can build resilience and shift your state.
Merly Hartnett
Apr 224 min read


No Time for the Gym? Here’s How I’m Moving Anyway
One of the core pillars of the Career & Wellness Coaching Program is movement. And you might be wondering, what does movement have to do...
Merly Hartnett
Apr 153 min read


The One Thing I Will Now Do Before My Morning Walks
Discover the morning routine tweak that helps busy mums lower cortisol and feel energised again.
Merly Hartnett
Apr 82 min read


The Netflix Trap: Why “Just One More Episode” Is Draining Your Energy
Feeling mentally drained by the end of the day? Decision fatigue is real! Here’s why it happens and how to reclaim your energy.
Merly Hartnett
Mar 304 min read


Workplace Bullying and the Bystander Effect: Why Good People Stay Quiet
I've been working with a client who has been dealing with workplace bullying and harassment, and let me tell you, it’s heartbreaking. ...
Merly Hartnett
Mar 223 min read


Toxic Work Environments: What to Do When You’re Facing Workplace Bullying
Lately, I’ve been reading The Resilience Project , a book that explores how empathy, gratitude, and mindfulness can help us build...
Merly Hartnett
Mar 174 min read


Feeling Off After the Storm? It’s Okay to Take a Breath
It’s been a week since ex-Cyclone Alfred swept through QLD, and while we (family and I) didn’t face as much damage this time around as we...
Merly Hartnett
Mar 132 min read


Breaking the Busy Cycle: How to Stop Spinning Your Wheels, Recover from Burnout, and Start Moving Toward Your Potential
Anyone else here a fan of James Clear? If you’ve read Atomic Habits , you know he’s got a knack for making personal growth sound simple...
Merly Hartnett
Mar 103 min read


Cyclone Alfred and Your Mental Wellbeing: Finding Calm in the Chaos
Right now, Queensland and Northern NSW are bracing for Cyclone Alfred. The storm is moving slowly (which isn't necessarily a good...
Merly Hartnett
Mar 63 min read


Juggling Career and Health: A Client’s Journey with Cancer Treatment and Stress Management
Over the past couple of months, I’ve been working with a client on her career journey. She's a strong, determined individual, and we’ve...
Merly Hartnett
Mar 13 min read


The Meaning Behind Nurture Ambition
It’s 2025, and with a fresh rebrand, I’ve relaunched my coaching business under a new name: Nurture Ambition. What’s New Alongside my...
Merly Hartnett
Feb 252 min read


When Healing Feels Hard: Exploring Why We Resist Moving On
When I think about the clients I’ve worked with, so many of them have faced tough challenges like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or...
Merly Hartnett
Feb 202 min read


The Art of Mindfulness Working from Home
Feeling overwhelmed? Lacking energy? Let’s talk about mindfulness for your busy work days. If you’re anything like me, juggling work,...
Merly Hartnett
Feb 163 min read


Feeling Drained? Let’s Talk About Toxic Workplaces
Have you ever left work feeling absolutely wiped out, not because of the tasks but because of the people ? If that resonates, you’re not...
Merly Hartnett
Feb 152 min read


Making Time for What Truly Matters: Lessons from Muddy Adventures and Scroll Holes
This is a photo of my son last year. He was outside having the time of his life playing in the mud. He was fully immersed in the moment,...
Merly Hartnett
Feb 143 min read
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