Belle Lockerby | Author
Belle Lockerby
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25.01.2022 Sometimes when Im driving Ill get a word or idea (like do elephants sneeze) or scripture pop in my head and I have no idea what the answer is, so I have to go look it up. . This morning it was Jeremiah 6 Me: no idea. Go google .... A good reminder that we have the power of choice. Lots of wisdom here. Take fast food, for example. The short cut is not necessarily the best path. If you feel like you are at a crossroad, look for what has track record. And freaky side note - we are hiking Lesmurdie falls today, so Im going to take this as a warning not to go off road Faith makes it possible, not easy. . Oh, and yes - elephants sneeze. . #wordshavepower #choiceisyours #perthwriter #australianauthor #bebrave #havecourage #transformationcoach #gritandgrace #girlswithswords
24.01.2022 Everyone loves a snort laugher. (I especially love a snort laugher reviewer) If youd love a snort laugh this weekend or want to gift a snort laugh to a friend, you can grab my book via the link in bio, or below ... Maybe we should start a snort laugher fb Group? http://bellelockerby.com/buy-the-book-awkward-is-the-new-b/ Happy snort laugh Friday! #snortlaughersaremykindapeeps #awkwardisthenewbrave #perthwriter #australianauthor #bestseller #perthaustralia #secretharbour
24.01.2022 To anyone who sucks at saving money or "tightening the belt"my friend Laura Belgrays piece might inspire you to give it a try! https://time.com/nextad/banking/savings/saving-for-wedding/
23.01.2022 26 birthdays missed. If you or somebody you love battles with mental health, please seek out help. You dont have to do it alone. Miss you mum. Happy birthday. ~reposted below from 2018~ I knew something wasnt right when the room was dark. The curtains were drawn, even though the sun was out. She was still in bed, and it was after 3 in the afternoon. On a school day. ... This wasnt the first day either. It wasnt even the first week. I didnt know what was wrong. Sadness hung itself in the room along with despair. Hope was missing. Maybe I could pass mine along. Maybe I could crack a joke and ilicit a smile. That hope - It went missing in her - I dont even know why or how. I dont think she knew either. I didnt really know what was going on. I didnt have the words, I didnt have the knowledge. I doubt in 1986 many adults, let alone kids, had the language to describe depression. I only knew what I had to do. Be quiet. Take the shopping list and ten dollars. Walk the twenty minutes to the shop. Buy the ingredients. Come home. Cook egyptian chicken for dinner for my sister & I. Get myself to bed. No hugs. No stories. Take my little bit of hope off to bed. Hope that maybe, just maybe, in the morning she would get up, open the curtains and the light would come back in to counteract the dark that had seeped in everywhere. This was my mum in the thick of depression. This was me at 11 witnessing the start of a big one which would see us move back to Western Australia where maybe the light would crack back in with other people around. These were battles mum fought until she lost the fight when I was 19. I tried to suggest things to help her. I still didnt really have the knowledge of what to do, how to help. I knew she had a Doctor. I got caught up in the helplessness of the situation, not even realising that maybe I needed to ask for help, too. I moved out of home. My 19 year old self thought I could help her better. I was wrong. I still feel guilty about that decision. Two weeks after I moved out, two weeks and two days after Christmas, to be exact she was dead. Depression won. It didnt just steal a life, a mother. It stole futures. It stole I love yous, Im sorrys. It stole trivial little conversations. Conversations that lives are built around. Which is why starting conversations matter... check in. #ruok
22.01.2022 Did you know my heart had a bad hair day when I hear people say not nice things about my friends. . So please, do me a favour. Next time you catch your reflection say something kind to my friend.... youre doing great its ok this will pass awesome work getting up today no, your ASK does not look big in this you are loved i bet theyd love to help me, like Ive helped them lookin goooood . Words have power, peeps,words have power. . Choose good ones. . #bebrave #bekind #beyou #friendshipedit #wordshavepower #perthwriter #australianauthor #transformationcoach
22.01.2022 In case you need reminding today, you are the value; not the cost. . . ... . #perthwriter #australianauthor #transformationcoach #gritandgrace #worthinesswarrior See more
22.01.2022 Its a bit like when your phone runs out of storage, and you have three major choices. Choice one You can choose one of the four Ds delete it... delegate it downsize it do nothing about it and keep experiencing less than your ideal* Choice two You can accept an upgrade is happening in the extra grace and resiliency department. . Choice three . You can catch a breath, do a review and create a one two combo . What would you do when you hit a limit? . Lemme know below. ~belle *not available with option three. . #portmanto #transformationcoach #extragracerequired #gritandgrace #perthwriter #australianauthor #choiceisyourpower
21.01.2022 Long and important post alert if you are having a rough time. Bear with me. Yesterday a memory popped up on Facebook (as they do) if it being a year since I had seen my book as a book. I dismissed it - dont know why - just did. Probably because promoting my own book feels like Im being self serving and annoying. Then last night, I was reminded of why I wrote my book and shared my story in many ways...... One, was a particular lyric of a song talked about shame, and lifting it. Two, was a message telling daughters to get up. Three, was about how when you are doing new things, like finding your spiritual feet, it feels awkward and weird (so weird!). . Four, this morning a friend of mine shared how her teenage son had intervened in a big way to help someone not take his life. It takes courage to tell someone you are in a dark place. It takes courage to bear that. It takes courage to intervene. It takes courage to get back up, even when it doesnt look or feel or sound like courage. . That made me cry. Mental health and suicide and the importance of telling someone you are not ok is a big theme in my book. . So heres the reason that got me thinking again about my book and being a little kinder about it instead of dismissing it (coz its raw and contains f bombs) The word Anyway. Anyway was debated with @linda_diggle my publishing consultant as to whether it would be any way (as in any way you can) or anyway (as in do it again - also a song lyric from last night). . I want you to get back up anyway, and any way. . If you need to use courage, forgiveness, the offer of help from a friend, or the bravery to share with a friend that you are not doing so great.... that is how you start the process to get back up. Any way and anyway. . Do it again. . Your life is a gift. . You are here to do good things in this world, and sometimes that good is simply sharing your story or allowing someone to help you. . Make it through your mess. One day your mess will turn into a message and become the light that helps someone else get back up. . With loads of love . Belle xxx #perthwriter #australianauthor #mentalhealth #getbackup
20.01.2022 Dealing with overwhelm tip #142 Where are all my people pleasers who find it hard to say no . . .... . #itsoktosayno #transformationcoach #boundarysetting #perthwriter #australianauthor #awkwardisthenewbrave #bestsellerbook See more
20.01.2022 My firstborn. Today she goes on camp. A growing up rite of passage. Im kinda not ready for this. But I am very honoured to call her mine, and know that she is ready.... Shes funny, wise, kind, caring, smart, entrepreneurial, and floors me some days with how she helps others, and how she knows how to both speak up and how to listen. Have the best time. My babay!!! @a.v.c90
20.01.2022 Yo! Ready for more Bs than a bahmitzvah in a beehive? *ahem here goes*... Belle (thats me) will be speaking at the Biz Babe Bravery Bash at The Bayview Bar on Bonnefoi Boulevard in Bunvegas (Bunbury) 18 Sep 5:30 - 8:30pm Try saying that after a bucket of Bollinger!! Come set yourself up with some biz buddies breakthroughs & boundaries ooh and if you are making it a business trip you can even squeeze in a visit to what is one of my fave places in the West - the Bunbury Farmers Market helloooo stretchy pants Tix & deets below **updated link*** https://facebook.com/events/s/biz-babe-bravery-bash/773185760101080/?ti=icl
20.01.2022 Happy Birthday, book! In one year, you started conversations, inspired change, made it onto Australian and international best seller lists, ... ramped up my own personal level of awkward, became my speaking gig partner and got your very own shop . . Youre my first published book, Ill get you a story sibling in the next year - working on it now. . Congratulations on becoming a product that can be clicked to buy right here on insta. Lets hope the tech works. . #perthwriter #australianauthor #transformationcoach #awkwardisthenewbrave See more
19.01.2022 The kids are wearing yellow for #ruokday Im wearing red lippy for @liptember (which I found out about from my friend Nikki @kombilife ). . Mental health is super close to home. I lost my mum to it.... And my uncle. Both before I turned 20. Since then.... Ive watched family members and friends go through anxiety and depression and held space for them. I know about the power of words, and thought editing, and all the right things... But... Despite lots of good things in my life no, I have not been ok lately. Its hormone related. Theres a plan in place and testing underway... But my body and my brain (which I really really like) is not at its normal level, so behind the smile, I feel defeated. And this is despite doing everything positive I know from my lived experience with my mum in particular. . But heres the thing with my mum, and my passion for mental health.. My mum loved makeup. It was a good indicator of where she was mentally. If her hair and makeup was done, she was working hard at having good day, and fighting her dark. . Just like Im fighting forward with a splash of red today. . Grab a #liptember lipstick from @chemistwarehouseaus to support womens mental health. . . Lets get real. Male or female. Share where you are at, mentally. Make it ok to talk. Tag me, @liptember & @kombilife in. . Because mummas..... your kids need you to take care of yourself. My goal is to be there when my kids have kids. . Swipe to see a list of ways to feed your mental health Because You matter. You really do. . With love, Belle xx #liptembertogether #whatsonyourmind #womensmentalhealth #itsoktonotbeok
16.01.2022 Challenge accepted Thank you for including me in online and offline shenanigans @threesmithsplustwo - I appreciate you to no end. . I love a black and white photo, and I am so grateful that life is lived out in full beautiful messy colour . .... #challengeacceptedblackandwhite See more
15.01.2022 Day Made https://vm.tiktok.com/JYgonda/
15.01.2022 Happy 12th birthday to my amazing daughter. You are wise beyond your years, and have the biggest heart for little kids. Smart, strong, and brave, an adventurous and creative spirit. And completely funny and hilarious (we share the same sense of humour). @abby_vc11 always keep being you, chickeny and keep being the best hugger of all people. Love you beyond the moon. Mum xxx
14.01.2022 Throwing words made of shine, make you and the receiver look shiney. Throwing words made of shade, wellll... No matter your stage in business, in life, in relationship, in spirituality, in health and wellness, keep doing you and keep encouraging others - the seasoned and the starters.... Words can make or break someones day - even their life. You are amazing. With love, Belle #wordshavepower #transformationcoach #perthwriter #australianauthor
14.01.2022 Thanks so much for hosting me, T! Was amazing to meet and connect with incredible women in the room, and thanks to all who came. Business Women Rising If you are in Perth or Bunbury, stay tuned. Shes growing a cool space to lift each other up.
13.01.2022 Overcoming overwhelm for me means creating space, structure and discipline to get the outcome I’m after. We can all get overwhelmed with different things at different times - yes, even the got it together people get overwhelmed. For some of us, it’s technology, or social events, or figuring out the right thing to say (or not say).... Thanks to vagus nerve damage and a thyroid issue, this is what my overwhelm looks like right now. But I have a choice. I can overcome the overwhelm I get from thinking about how I’m going to measure all the food and manage all the other things in business and life OR I can use the strategies that work in business and create the space to chunk it down, build a structure and do one thing at a time to get my outcome. So for now this means saying sayonara karby kale, and hello clean keto. . If you have something that overwhelms you, drop a below . . Peace out Brussel sprout - or maybe it’s peace out bacon + trout now . . #ketoperth #transformationcoach #overcomeoverwhelm #youhaveachoice #vagusnerve
13.01.2022 One day One day when I check out @glennondoyles author bio on amazon, my face will appear under customers also bought items by just like hers does on my author bio.... . One day... .... What was the last book you bought on @amazonaustralia? . . #motherhoodcommunity #perthwriter #australianauthor #authorsofig #memoirsofmotherhood #transformationcoach #amazonbooks See more
12.01.2022 Did you ever go and watch a Cirque du Soleil show? When I lived in Melbourne, I really loved going to watch Cirque du Soleil performers tell a beautiful story through amazing physical feats - including the contortionists who would pretzel themselves and move around on stage with skill, strength and grace. I’m more awkward giraffe on a surfboard - and surprisingly better at writing, listening & talking compared to walking. ... Joyfully paid via hand walking? So not me. That was their thing, their gift, their way. Yet sometimes I see the same happen in life. amazingly gifted people attempt to replicate the gifts or ways of others and they get sidetracked into a circus performance only to face plant and question... What’s wrong with me? Why are they succeeding, and not me? Here’s why. Your gift is different to their gift. Your definition of joy is different to theirs. So, redefine you to do more you Set boundaries about how you achieve your outcome. Do it a way that honours your value and values Make the best use of your time, talents and energy for the season you are in. Because everything has a purpose - including you! . love, Belle . #transformationcoch #perthwriter #australianauthor #bestseller #awkwardisthenewbrave #mindsettip
11.01.2022 Those gifts youve got? The ones that can serve and help people? Heres a few first step ideas to help you get activated: write down what you would love to do declare your desire publicly (as in to friends) to hold you accountable... acknowledge your fear & finish with the sentence I will take steps to conquer you & activate my abilities google one way to conquer your fear grab a battle buddy to fight with you. . #bebrave #bekind #beyou #loveandbeloved #wednesdaythoughts #perthwriter #australianauthor #transformationcoach See more
11.01.2022 Oh Mel. Your timing is perfect. thank you my gorgeous friend.
11.01.2022 Faith comes before proof Ive experienced the power of words in the positive and, sadly, the negative. . Pay attention to the energy attached to your word choice - how you speak over yourself and others.... For me, try is a struggle word (unless its about rugby ), so I delete it or replace it with I am, or I can, or I have. Here are some good words for today I am worthy I am kind I am smart I am brave I make good choices I am able I am abundant I am free I am loved I am supported I receive help where I need so I can give help where its needed. . Have a beautiful Friday . #wordshavepower #perthwriter #australianauthor #faithoverfear #transformationcoach
10.01.2022 Say it with me! Words have power . . .... #mondayquote #perthwriter #australianauthor #transformationcoach #wordshavepower #gritandgrace #youdoyouboo #worthiness See more
10.01.2022 Perseverance. Thats all Ive got today. Perseverance.
09.01.2022 Getting back up can (sometimes) feel like youve been doing burpees for days. Fatigued. emotionally, mentally, physically, ... spiritually. You look your self in the eye, cry - like ugly sobbing cry, wash your face, Then speak a word of encouragement over yourself I can do this Receive a word of encouragement from a friend We can do this Speak a word of defiance to your fear I can do this Speak a word of deliverance to your faith We can do this Fear only ever kept me prisoner Even though I held the keys to my release. . Get back up Theres always one more figurative faith fuelled burpee in you. . . #wordshavepower #getbackup #faithoverfear #perthwriter #australianauthor #transformationcoach
08.01.2022 Put on your positive pants and get stuff done! . I missed my alarm this morning, and then missed my PT which I feel terrible about. but it does not have to set the tone for the whole day.... . When you want to achieve something, you can change your goal (even by deleting it), or you can change your environment. . Actually, if I put my change nerd hat on, goals and environment need to be aligned for you to get your outcome. If your goal is to have a happy day, you can choose to reclaim your day at any point in time doing simple things like this! . Put on your: fave outfit that makes you feel good + fave playlist that makes you happy And go get it done with the words I am able . . @lion.fox.and.co #mondaymotivations #positivequotestoday #perthwriter #australianauthor #transformationcoach #gettingitdone #wordshavepower
08.01.2022 Happy 9th birthday my beautiful boy. Your name means genuine, bold and brave, and you have those big heart qualities down in spades. You are funny, sporty, sensitive, kind and set spiritual standards for your self and those around you. I love how you recognise personal challenges - whether they are physical, mental or emotional ones and take them on with your family right by your side. Anyone is fortunate to have you as a friend, and I am very blessed to have you as my son, ...my little warrior. With love. xxx
06.01.2022 W A R R I O R 1.0 Take no prisoners And no good haircuts . Im headed to Bunbury to speak at the Brave Babes Biz Bash tomorrow.... . Tix still available. DM for deets . Come hang & find out the story behind this kid & her obsession with medals.... . . #transformationcoach #bunburyoficial #bestsellingauthor #awkwardisthenewbrave #perthwomen #bunburymums #lovebunbury See more
06.01.2022 How did you get to forgiveness? That was one of the questions I got asked about quite a bit after the book. . Its not a straight process; its a work of the heart and soul, and takes time, and some people will say that is unforgivable. .... But its still a choice, so this is what I got out of it... Forgiveness is emotional, spiritual and mental freedom. Forgiveness is not saying that what happened is ok, because its not ok. . Abuse of any kind is never ok. Being shamed into silence is never ok. . Its not saying that events wont still make you cry, or inspire the fire of justice within you Its saying that what happened to you no longer holds you or your future or your happiness hostage. . And honestly, it can be one of the hardest, most rewarding acts you can undertake for your own freedom. . With love . ~belle . PS - book two is in motion x . #forgivenessisfreedom #perthwriter #australianauthor #transformationcoach #awkwardisthenewbrave #wisdomwednesday #wordshavepower
05.01.2022 Let’s debunk the one thing myth that might be stalling your creative brilliance or your business idea from being freed, and I’ll share from my own experience. . I’m not just an author I’m not just a transformation coach I’m not just an entrepreneur... I’m not just a strengthsfinder coach I’m not just a workshop facilitator I’m not just a speaker with a keynote titled behaving bravely I’m not just an ideator who finds the best way for you to do what you need to do I’m not just a mum I’m not just a nerd with a post grad degree in change management & business & marketing I’m not just an overnight success or overnight failure - both take time I’m not just a warrior who is good at getting back up anyway I’m not just an insert any label or role . And you, my beautiful friend are not just one thing either. . So if you feel like your joy is out of reach with having to be just one thing come ditch it with me, and we’ll redefine what joy looks like for you. . #transformationcoach #redefineyourself #perthcreatives #youaremore
05.01.2022 Remember you have the power of choice. You can: stay comfortably stuck or take a growth step think that something is directed at you (without facts) or let it go have a go and find out or die wondering... speak up or stay quiet decide with faith or decide with fear look for good things or look for bad Choosing your thoughts, words and actions (and owning them) is one of the best ways to empower yourself. . Im choosing to work today and tomorrow and stop at lunch to see my gorgeous friend for her birthday. . What are you choosing to do over the weekend? Let me know #perthwriter #australianauthor #transformationcoach #wordshavepower #powerofchoice
03.01.2022 So I managed to stuff the equivalent of my sons weighted blanket inside my skinny jeans. I know how it happened... I know how to clean it up...... Actually, cleaning it up started two days ago. Heres my motivation : I want to feel good in my version of feeling good Heres my discipline: accountable to my PT Buy clean and eat clean, which for me means no meat no wheat, no processed food....With the exception of date night. Add in some gym classes to complement my PT each day. Heres my support: the amazing @neverlookbackpt and future Mr Belle who is coming to do the gym classes with me (super grateful) heres my mindset: I make choices that fulfil my definition of happiness I cant wait for summer - are you thinking about it? . #perthwriter #australianauthor #fitfam #transformationcoach
