getButterflied.com https://getbutterflied.com A Community of People Helping People Live Better Lives Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:58:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.24 Julia Selfridge on Living With Depression https://getbutterflied.com/julia-selfridge-on-living-with-depression/ https://getbutterflied.com/julia-selfridge-on-living-with-depression/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:54:50 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=25149 Pretending to be normal was a way of life now. A loving wife and mother. I had a great job. I planned fantastic birthday parties for my children. Christmas get together’s were extravagant. I smiled and laughed as everyone expected. As a mother, I truly went out of my way to make these days extraordinary. […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/julia-selfridge-on-living-with-depression/feed/ 0 The Fulfillment of Giving Back to the Backpacking Community Through Airport Volunteering https://getbutterflied.com/giving-back-to-the-backpacking-community-airport-volunteering/ https://getbutterflied.com/giving-back-to-the-backpacking-community-airport-volunteering/#respond Sun, 09 Apr 2017 19:07:32 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=25132 Photo credit: thanhniennews.com ** This is a guest post. Airports are permanent parts of a traveller’s life and depending on the person, an airport may be their best friend or worst nightmare. Nevertheless, these aviation hubs are among the main pillars that support everyone’s love for travel. Being a traveller myself, I know there are times […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/giving-back-to-the-backpacking-community-airport-volunteering/feed/ 0 How Scott Traded Money and Career Success For a Life of Living Intentionally https://getbutterflied.com/trading-money-career-succcess-living-intentionally/ https://getbutterflied.com/trading-money-career-succcess-living-intentionally/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:05:19 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=25119 **This is a guest post by Scott Elmgren. Scott is a career choice coach, writer, and entrepreneur hell bent on changing how we look at choosing best-fit work. After finding himself in career misalignment, he set out on a journey to get back on track and helps others do the same. When he’s not writing or coaching, […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/trading-money-career-succcess-living-intentionally/feed/ 8 How to Land Your First Freelance Writing Gig, As a Beginner (Part 2) https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-land-your-first-freelance-writing-gig-as-a-beginner-part-2/ https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-land-your-first-freelance-writing-gig-as-a-beginner-part-2/#respond Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:34:40 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=25105 This is part 2. For part 1 – Five Questions You Need To Ask Yourself – click here. I began blogging with no intention of getting paid to write. Just under a year later, a shift occurred. A few months ago, I realised I needed to start taking bigger steps toward becoming self-employed and location […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-land-your-first-freelance-writing-gig-as-a-beginner-part-2/feed/ 0 How to Land Your First Freelance Writing Gig, As a Beginner (Part 1) https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-land-your-first-freelance-writing-gig-as-a-beginner-part-1/ https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-land-your-first-freelance-writing-gig-as-a-beginner-part-1/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:41:56 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=25089 I recently landed my first freelance writing gig. I decided to share how I did it to help other aspiring writers. The fact that I’m only a few steps ahead of those starting out, and many steps behind others, makes it more relatable. It makes it more tangible. It makes you realise that your writing […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-land-your-first-freelance-writing-gig-as-a-beginner-part-1/feed/ 1 “I am Going to Cycle up Africa with No Money” (Part 3) – Reynier van Zyl https://getbutterflied.com/i-am-going-to-cycle-up-africa-with-no-money-part-3-reynier-van-zyl/ https://getbutterflied.com/i-am-going-to-cycle-up-africa-with-no-money-part-3-reynier-van-zyl/#respond Mon, 04 Jul 2016 05:00:35 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=25065 Editors Note.  This is part 3 of a 3 part series on Reynier van Zyl who quit his job to live life like there is no tomorrow. He is cycling from Cape Town to Israel, with no money, relying on the kindness of strangers. We recommend starting with part 1. For part 1 click here. For part […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/i-am-going-to-cycle-up-africa-with-no-money-part-3-reynier-van-zyl/feed/ 0 “Focus on The Things That You Have Power Over” – Travel Profile, Manie Steyn https://getbutterflied.com/focus-on-the-things-that-you-have-power-over-travel-profile-manie-steyn/ https://getbutterflied.com/focus-on-the-things-that-you-have-power-over-travel-profile-manie-steyn/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:41:41 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=25030 Travel Profile: Manie Steyn Author Bio I am from South Africa. I have been travelling since the age of 21 and in the last five years have been to 30 countries. I enjoy the freedom that travelling brings as well as the interesting people that you meet. I am currently working on a travel blog, […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/focus-on-the-things-that-you-have-power-over-travel-profile-manie-steyn/feed/ 0 Meet the Traveller Who Has Travelled to 45 Countries And Counting https://getbutterflied.com/meet-the-traveller-who-has-travelled-to-45-countries-and-counting/ https://getbutterflied.com/meet-the-traveller-who-has-travelled-to-45-countries-and-counting/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2016 07:21:09 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=24925 Travel Profile: Matt Gleysteen Author Bio My friends call me Glyguy or Matt. I was born in NYC, raised in Boston. I studied at the University in Washington DC. I’m an east coast American boy. I’ve traveled to 45 countries and countless cities, lakes, seas, mountains, villages, and forests within those countries. I won’t name […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/meet-the-traveller-who-has-travelled-to-45-countries-and-counting/feed/ 0 “Sell Your Television, It’s Crap Anyway.” – Richard Pratt https://getbutterflied.com/sell-your-television-its-crap-anyway/ https://getbutterflied.com/sell-your-television-its-crap-anyway/#respond Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:25:49 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=24863 Today we interview Richard Pratt who is a Young artist and entrepreneur who is trying to make it on his own. He recently launched an art gallery. Let’s take it away… Nick: Who is Richard Pratt? Richard: Good question…Well, I was born  in Pretoria Park Hospital. My parents got divorced after opening a fairly successful […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/sell-your-television-its-crap-anyway/feed/ 0 Why You Should Take The First Step (Even if You Don’t Know What it is) https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-should-take-the-first-step-even-if-you-dont-know-what-it-is/ https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-should-take-the-first-step-even-if-you-dont-know-what-it-is/#respond Mon, 23 May 2016 21:39:18 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1917 At school, people used to be pleasantly surprised when I got high grades, even throughout University. Part of that stemmed from how I portrayed myself. I was cool, calm and casual about it all. This made me modest. Modest to the point where I wasn’t very vocal about my achievements. Me not being vocal, well […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-should-take-the-first-step-even-if-you-dont-know-what-it-is/feed/ 0 How to Deal With Feeling like a Phony https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-deal-with-feeling-like-a-phony/ https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-deal-with-feeling-like-a-phony/#respond Thu, 19 May 2016 12:42:28 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1835 I am contemplating a massive site overhaul. It is based on the fact that I do not feel clear about my offering. This means my core message, what value I want to provide. It feels messy and confused, a bit like my life right now. What I really want to do is help and inspire […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-deal-with-feeling-like-a-phony/feed/ 0 Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared of Putting Yourself Out There https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-shouldnt-fear-putting-yourself-out-there/ https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-shouldnt-fear-putting-yourself-out-there/#respond Tue, 17 May 2016 19:18:25 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1820 It was just under a year ago that I launched this site. I remember the feeling building up to the launch, where I would be sharing my little creation with the world – well with my direct Facebook friends initially. I was scared… Not just scared, but fucking scared. (Yes, really! Look I got the […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-shouldnt-fear-putting-yourself-out-there/feed/ 0 “I am Going to Cycle up Africa with No Money” (Part 2) – Reynier van Zyl https://getbutterflied.com/i-am-going-to-cycle-up-africa-with-no-money-part-2-reynier-van-zyl/ https://getbutterflied.com/i-am-going-to-cycle-up-africa-with-no-money-part-2-reynier-van-zyl/#respond Fri, 13 May 2016 10:02:24 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1790 Editors Note.  This is part 2 of a 3 part series on Reynier van Zyl who quit his job to live life like there is no tomorrow. He is cycling from Cape Town to Israel, with no money, relying on the kindness of strangers. We recommend starting with part 1. For part 1 click here.  Tell us […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/i-am-going-to-cycle-up-africa-with-no-money-part-2-reynier-van-zyl/feed/ 0 “I am Going to Cycle up Africa with No Money” (Part 1) – Reynier van Zyl https://getbutterflied.com/i-am-going-to-cycle-up-africa-with-no-money-part-1-reynier-van-zyl/ https://getbutterflied.com/i-am-going-to-cycle-up-africa-with-no-money-part-1-reynier-van-zyl/#respond Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:48:07 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1726 “I am going to cycle up Africa, with no money and literally rely on blessings and the kindness of people” Meet Reynier van Zyl, a former carpenter who quit his job and started a journey from Cape Town to Israel (Initially it was Cape to Cairo, but like any journey in life, things can and […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/i-am-going-to-cycle-up-africa-with-no-money-part-1-reynier-van-zyl/feed/ 0 Inside The Mind Of Jenny (How to Become a Digital Nomad as a Non-techy Person) – Jennifer Lachs https://getbutterflied.com/inside-the-mind-of-jenny-the-digital-nomad/ https://getbutterflied.com/inside-the-mind-of-jenny-the-digital-nomad/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:24:05 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1683 Jenny, the digital nomad, previously wrote a guest post for getButterflied where she talked about Why Its Ok to Give Up an Old Dream for a New One. Today we profile her and her story in more detail. Tell us a little more about Jenny… I am 33 years old, originally from Munich in Germany […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/inside-the-mind-of-jenny-the-digital-nomad/feed/ 1 What I Learnt Through Writing & Launching an eBook https://getbutterflied.com/what-i-learnt-through-writing-launching-an-ebook/ https://getbutterflied.com/what-i-learnt-through-writing-launching-an-ebook/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2016 22:23:31 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1656 After much thinking, talking about it and procrastination, I have finally launched my first eBook: Backpacking 101: Be Inspired. Overcome Fear. Get The Most Out of Your travels.  Be sure to grab your free copy and give me feedback. It is my first attempt at an eBook and I welcome both positive and negative (constructive […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/what-i-learnt-through-writing-launching-an-ebook/feed/ 0 An Exclusive With the “Travel Guy” – Chris van Niekerk https://getbutterflied.com/an-exclusive-with-the-travelguy/ https://getbutterflied.com/an-exclusive-with-the-travelguy/#respond Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:16:05 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1502 Hi! I’m Chris van Niekerk from Cape Town, South Africa and proud of it. Currently, I’m a Key Account Manager in the automotive safety industry and although this may not be where my passion lies, for now, it manages to fund my day-to-day life and a couple of epic trips. I’m active on Twitter at […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/an-exclusive-with-the-travelguy/feed/ 0 From First Time Solo Traveller to Lifelong Wanderer – Rob Jardine https://getbutterflied.com/from-first-time-solo-traveller-to-life-long-wanderer/ https://getbutterflied.com/from-first-time-solo-traveller-to-life-long-wanderer/#respond Tue, 15 Mar 2016 05:49:15 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1480 Editor’s Note: In preparation for the eBook I am writing, I have started profiling travellers. Here is a travel profile of Rob Jardine who went from first-time solo traveller to lifelong wanderer.  Many thanks to Rob for answering my many questions and also taking the initiative to add extra information in. The first time I ever […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/from-first-time-solo-traveller-to-life-long-wanderer/feed/ 0 Startup Grind:Just Sell That Damn Cake https://getbutterflied.com/startup-grind-sell-that-damn-cake/ https://getbutterflied.com/startup-grind-sell-that-damn-cake/#respond Tue, 08 Mar 2016 20:23:54 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1458 “Just Sell that Damn Cake”. This was one of the key take outs (for me) from the Startup Grind event that I attended on the 7th of March 2016 in Cape Town. But more on that later as I assume many of you may be thinking. What on  earth is Startup Grind? Startup Grind is […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/startup-grind-sell-that-damn-cake/feed/ 0 Understanding Yourself: A Starting Point to Landing that Dream Job https://getbutterflied.com/understanding-yourself-a-starting-point-to-landing-that-dream-job/ https://getbutterflied.com/understanding-yourself-a-starting-point-to-landing-that-dream-job/#respond Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:04:53 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1448 A friend recently sent me a link to a possible job opportunity at a start-up company. In applying for the job, I realised that I had a lot more to offer to the company, so I availed myself for any other possible positions within the company. The response I got was extremely positive – to […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/understanding-yourself-a-starting-point-to-landing-that-dream-job/feed/ 0 A Shifting Perspective: Doing Things For The Sake Of Doing Them https://getbutterflied.com/a-shifting-perspective-doing-things-for-the-sake-of-doing-them/ https://getbutterflied.com/a-shifting-perspective-doing-things-for-the-sake-of-doing-them/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:50:26 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1440 It’s been an extremely long time since I wrote anything. Exactly three months, If I go back to my last post  on the 19th of November. Anyone who is in the blogging world knows that in order to maintain a successful blog, consistency is key and I have of course have broken that Golden rule. […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/a-shifting-perspective-doing-things-for-the-sake-of-doing-them/feed/ 2 Don’t Fight So Hard: Let Things Flow https://getbutterflied.com/dont-fight-so-hard-let-things-flow/ https://getbutterflied.com/dont-fight-so-hard-let-things-flow/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2015 10:58:13 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1430 I recently started working at a wine farm. I find it taking up a lot of my time and I am on my feet all day, serving and selling wines. When I get home, all I want to do is unwind and relax.The last thing on my mind is writing. The fact that I feel […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/dont-fight-so-hard-let-things-flow/feed/ 2 My Rash Decision and What I Learned https://getbutterflied.com/my-rash-decision-and-what-i-learned/ https://getbutterflied.com/my-rash-decision-and-what-i-learned/#respond Wed, 11 Nov 2015 17:40:33 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1425 I want to let you in on a little secret. Earlier this year upon returning home to South Africa and following a month of travelling I made a rather rash decision. At the time I felt extremely anxious, not really sure what I wanted to do with life (to be honest not much has changed, but In launching this blog I […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/my-rash-decision-and-what-i-learned/feed/ 0 Backpacking 101: How to Get the Most Out of Your Travels https://getbutterflied.com/backpacking-101-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-travels/ https://getbutterflied.com/backpacking-101-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-travels/#respond Tue, 03 Nov 2015 04:30:35 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1399 If the title wasn’t already a giveaway, I’ll just warn you now. If you are someone that enjoys travelling with all your luxuries, packing enough clothes to last you a year, staying in an expensive hotel sipping cocktails, sticking to a tight schedule that is all planned out; then this post probably isn’t for you! […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/backpacking-101-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-travels/feed/ 0 What Is Education, Actually? – Chris van Niekerk https://getbutterflied.com/what-is-education-actually/ https://getbutterflied.com/what-is-education-actually/#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2015 20:38:34 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1385 Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Chris van Niekerk, a passionate traveller and creator of The Travel Guy. He wants to explore one new country each year, no exceptions. When people think of education, generally they think primary school, high school and college. I mean, there can’t be much else to it, right? […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/what-is-education-actually/feed/ 1 If You Continually Dream About it, Then What is Stopping You? – Tanya Whitehead https://getbutterflied.com/what-choice-will-you-make/ https://getbutterflied.com/what-choice-will-you-make/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2015 21:44:03 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1380 Editor’s Note: This is a guest by Tanya Whitehead creator of This Is My Wine. How many times have you heard someone say that you should live every day as if it was your last? And there you are, having to pay your rent and power, the kids are at school, the dogs vet bill needs […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/what-choice-will-you-make/feed/ 0 My Challenge to Become A Freelance Writer https://getbutterflied.com/my-challenge-to-become-a-freelance-writer/ https://getbutterflied.com/my-challenge-to-become-a-freelance-writer/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2015 06:00:55 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1349 One of the reasons for launching this blog was to achieve location independence in being able to work and make money doing what I love regardless of location. I want to achieve a level of freedom to come and go as I please. I don’t want this freedom to be limited towards specific times and […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/my-challenge-to-become-a-freelance-writer/feed/ 0 Beauty Is on Our Doorstep https://getbutterflied.com/beauty-is-on-our-doorstep/ https://getbutterflied.com/beauty-is-on-our-doorstep/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:50:54 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1301 Isn’t it funny that when we talk about travel we think about traveling to distant countries and exploring the world a little more? Well, that’s my experience anyways. When I decided to travel for the first time, this is exactly what I did. I guess this was amplified by the fact that I went to […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/beauty-is-on-our-doorstep/feed/ 0 Why It’s Ok to Give Up Your Old Dream For a New One – Jennifer Lachs https://getbutterflied.com/why-its-ok-to-give-up-your-old-dream-for-a-new-one/ https://getbutterflied.com/why-its-ok-to-give-up-your-old-dream-for-a-new-one/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2015 06:00:53 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1191 Editors Note: This is a guest post by Jenny Lachs creator of Square Hippie. When I approached Nick last week to offer to write a guest post for his awesome new blog, it felt like a great idea. He was looking for people to share their stories on Feature Fridays, people who’ve changed their lives […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/why-its-ok-to-give-up-your-old-dream-for-a-new-one/feed/ 2 How To Fund Your Travel Lifestyle (And Land that Job) https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-fund-your-travel-lifestyle-and-land-that-job/ https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-fund-your-travel-lifestyle-and-land-that-job/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2015 09:00:49 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1222 It really is no secret that I am deeply passionate about travel. Meeting new people. The sights.The experiences. The sense of adventure. These are just some of the things that draw me to the lifestyle of travel. Since returning home from traveling for just over a year, I have received the following question on countless […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/how-to-fund-your-travel-lifestyle-and-land-that-job/feed/ 2 A Gem Of Inspiration – Kelly Govett https://getbutterflied.com/gems-of-inspiration/ https://getbutterflied.com/gems-of-inspiration/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2015 06:00:43 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1200 Editors Note: This is a Guest Post by Kelly Govett creator of Chatstothyself. We’ve all met them. They come in the form of our best friends, our teachers, our spiritual guides, a stranger we took ten minutes to learn about, or our neighbour down the street. They’re everywhere. They’re all of us. They’re you, me […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/gems-of-inspiration/feed/ 0 Stay True to Yourself and Live a Life of No Regrets https://getbutterflied.com/stay-true-to-yourself-and-live-a-life-of-no-regrets/ https://getbutterflied.com/stay-true-to-yourself-and-live-a-life-of-no-regrets/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2015 21:30:20 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1206 I Remember The Day Clearly. So clearly in fact that I even remember what I was wearing. Well partly anyways. I was home for the weekend. This was a rare occasion as I spent the majority of my time at my residence at University with my friends (even though I was a mere 30 min […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/stay-true-to-yourself-and-live-a-life-of-no-regrets/feed/ 3 From Bored to Blog– Part 1: How I Changed the Direction of my Life in less than 24 hours – David Aimi https://getbutterflied.com/from-bored-to-blog-part-1-how-i-changed-the-direction-of-my-life-in-less-than-24-hours/ https://getbutterflied.com/from-bored-to-blog-part-1-how-i-changed-the-direction-of-my-life-in-less-than-24-hours/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2015 06:00:38 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1182 Editors Note: This is a guest post by David Aimi, owner of Split Mentality. The Zero Hour I was ill. Not because I had caught a cold but because I literally made myself sick worrying about what I was going to do with my life. In the past, I’ve had troubles attending school and holding a […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/from-bored-to-blog-part-1-how-i-changed-the-direction-of-my-life-in-less-than-24-hours/feed/ 0 getButterflied Manifesto https://getbutterflied.com/getbutterflied-manifesto/ https://getbutterflied.com/getbutterflied-manifesto/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2015 08:11:37 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1153 I’ve spent a fair bit of time working on a manifesto. For those who do not know what a manifesto is, here is a definition: A manifesto is a declaration of an organisation or persons’ beliefs, opinions, motives, and intentions. An organisation will write this document to declare what is important to them. It may sometimes […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/getbutterflied-manifesto/feed/ 0 Change That Which You Are Unhappy About https://getbutterflied.com/change-that-which-you-are-unhappy-about/ https://getbutterflied.com/change-that-which-you-are-unhappy-about/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2015 08:15:03 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1104 If you are an avid reader you probably would have noticed several changes to the site design of getButterflied over the past week. From the landing page (or Home) page (with an image that forms part of the header), to the colour scheme (which is now black), to various other subtle changes (such as the […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/change-that-which-you-are-unhappy-about/feed/ 0 Renaissance Business: How To Combine Your Many Interests Into One Digital Business https://getbutterflied.com/renaissance-business-how-to-combine-your-many-interests-into-one-digital-business/ https://getbutterflied.com/renaissance-business-how-to-combine-your-many-interests-into-one-digital-business/#respond Tue, 15 Sep 2015 06:46:05 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1095 There are many resources out there that will help you setup a blog. Most of these resources, however, focus on the technical details related to launching a blog, such as hosting, choosing a theme, setting up a newsletter and so on. Whilst these are important, they fail to address a key component: your offering and […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/renaissance-business-how-to-combine-your-many-interests-into-one-digital-business/feed/ 0 The Beauty of The Human Spirit https://getbutterflied.com/the-beauty-of-the-human-spirit/ https://getbutterflied.com/the-beauty-of-the-human-spirit/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2015 08:41:58 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1059 Speak to any traveller and he or she is likely to have some amazing stories to tell. From hitch-hiking to pitching a tent on the side of the road, to seeing beautiful places that make time stand still, to meeting wonderful people from every corner of the globe; the list of stories that a traveller […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/the-beauty-of-the-human-spirit/feed/ 6 Why You Should Consider Blogging https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-should-consider-blogging/ https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-should-consider-blogging/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2015 06:30:54 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=951 I have spent a few months blogging now. And today I wanted to open up your mind to the beauty of blogging. Hopefully, it will give you some inspiration to consider starting your own blog. In the end though it’s really up to you 🙂 This post will be followed by a post (next week) […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-should-consider-blogging/feed/ 0 Life Lessons Learned Through Overcoming Cancer – Nirvana Marini https://getbutterflied.com/life-lessons-learned-through-overcoming-cancer/ https://getbutterflied.com/life-lessons-learned-through-overcoming-cancer/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2015 07:30:53 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=1044 Editors Note: This is a guest post written by Nirvana Marini. Her story is beautiful 🙂 I remember the morning of 11 June 2013 as if it were an event that occurred in the past 24 hours. The cold splotch of the ultrasound gel slapped my skin and jolted me to attention in a way […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/life-lessons-learned-through-overcoming-cancer/feed/ 0 Minimalism: Why Less Really is More https://getbutterflied.com/minimalism-why-less-really-is-more/ https://getbutterflied.com/minimalism-why-less-really-is-more/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:30:37 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=992 In a previous post, we explored minimalism and the common misconceptions associated with Minimalism. Just to recap, Minimalism is about re-assessing your priorities so that you can get rid of things, ideas, activities and obligations that are not important and add no value to your life. Minimalism will also vary from person to person as […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/minimalism-dealing-with-misconceptions/feed/ 0 Humanitarian Walking the World to Serve and Set People Free https://getbutterflied.com/humanitarian-walking-the-world-to-serve-and-set-people-free/ https://getbutterflied.com/humanitarian-walking-the-world-to-serve-and-set-people-free/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2015 07:50:50 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=933 Editor’s Note: This is an article written by Dylan Raines of Humanitarian Explorer. On April 26, 2015, I departed from where I was living in California to begin a pilgrimage of the Oregon Coast. My intention was simply to walk continuously up and down the Oregon Coast with everything that would happen and where I […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/humanitarian-walking-the-world-to-serve-and-set-people-free/feed/ 0 Why You Need to Start Falling and Stumbling About https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-need-to-start-falling-and-stumbling-about/ https://getbutterflied.com/why-you-need-to-start-falling-and-stumbling-about/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2015 20:30:51 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=923 It’s easy to delay starting a project by telling yourself and asking yourself questions like: I don’t have the technical know how or business acumen. Where will I get funding from? Will this work? What if it fails? I have so much on the go already, how am I going to fit this in? I […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/what-is-so-beautiful-about-new-experiences/feed/ 0 Mother and Daughter Living the Simply Nomadic Travel Life – Veru & Petra https://getbutterflied.com/mother-and-daughter-living-the-simply-nomadic-travel-life/ https://getbutterflied.com/mother-and-daughter-living-the-simply-nomadic-travel-life/#respond Fri, 14 Aug 2015 09:30:09 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=873 In this weeks edition of Feature Fridays we share a story of a mother daughter combo who are traveling the world and documenting this through their Travel Blog Simply Nomadic Life (SNL). We get a little bit of background behind SNL, together with the inspiration behind it. We also explore countries they have been to and […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/mother-and-daughter-living-the-simply-nomadic-travel-life/feed/ 0 The Art of Worrying Less – Jason Large https://getbutterflied.com/the-art-of-worrying-less/ https://getbutterflied.com/the-art-of-worrying-less/#respond Thu, 13 Aug 2015 06:00:36 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=864 Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Jason Large who is a regular writer over at the Daily Zen. I heard a clinking noise in the backseat of my dad’s Toyota Corolla as I drove up the suburban side road. I turned around to see if I could move whatever was making the noise. I […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/the-art-of-worrying-less/feed/ 0 What I have Learnt Over The Past Few Months https://getbutterflied.com/what-i-have-learnt-over-the-past-few-months/ https://getbutterflied.com/what-i-have-learnt-over-the-past-few-months/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2015 06:00:26 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=851 Today we reflect on the past few months.Today I share a personal note. I want to take the opportunity to recap (amongst other things) what I have learnt and summarise some of the biggest take outs for me. I also wanted to let the readers know about some of my plans moving forward and as […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/what-i-have-learnt-over-the-past-few-months/feed/ 0 How Powerful & Capable Do You Think You Are? https://getbutterflied.com/how-powerful-capable-do-you-think-you-are/ https://getbutterflied.com/how-powerful-capable-do-you-think-you-are/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2015 07:00:48 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=677 How Powerful and capable Do You Think You Are? Well, If the past 18 months have taught me anything it’s the following: We as human beings are more powerful and capable than we think. We can achieve anything we put our minds to. ROLL BACK to some time in 2012 where I had this dream of […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/how-powerful-capable-do-you-think-you-are/feed/ 0 So You Wish You Could Travel? https://getbutterflied.com/so-you-wish-you-could-travel/ https://getbutterflied.com/so-you-wish-you-could-travel/#respond Tue, 04 Aug 2015 07:00:11 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=525 I can’t tell you how many times I have received the following comments from friends and strangers alike: “You’re so lucky, I wish I could travel”. Let me just repeat that again: “You’re so lucky. I wish I could travel”. NOW,  I’m not sure if they genuinely mean this or whether it’s just a standard […]

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]]> https://getbutterflied.com/so-you-wish-you-could-travel/feed/ 0 This Civil Engineer Quit the Comfortable Life to Pursue His Dreams – Bryan Teare https://getbutterflied.com/civil-engineer-turned-blogger-an-inspiring-story-tips-on-overcoming-challenges-in-pursuit-of-your-dreams/ https://getbutterflied.com/civil-engineer-turned-blogger-an-inspiring-story-tips-on-overcoming-challenges-in-pursuit-of-your-dreams/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2015 09:00:37 +0000 http://getbutterflied.com/?p=684 Note from Nick: Hey guys and girls, as you will know, this is a community where we help, encourage and inspire people to transform themselves and the world around them.To aid us in fulfilling this mission we have introduced Feature Fridays, where every Friday we will be sharing an inspiring personal story. We want to […]

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