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Xen (The X Factor) Angelides. . Xen is a veteran of the fitness industry, an accomplished educator and professional speaker.

Xen Angelides | Founder of Thrive Now Coaching Academy | Mindset Coach for High-Performing Executives | To empower executives to master the "inner game" of leadership providing control, focus, and resilience without sacrificing your personal values With thirty six years of experience in club operations, personal training, programming and membership sales, Xen is the oracle on any type of fitness matter. During the last twenty years, Xen has held management positions with some of the world's fitness equipment manufacturing giants where he was responsible for identifying, developing and providing ongoing resources to a global distributor network in over sixty countries. Currently a Wellness Warrior with Personalised coaching programs and Yoga Teacher.

30/10/2026

FRIDAY RESET | JUST BECAUSE 🌸

When was the last time you did something simply because you enjoyed it?

Not because it was useful, productive or something you needed to get done. Just because it made you happy.

Perhaps it was pottering around in the garden, painting something, baking a favourite recipe, listening to music or sitting outside with a cup of tea.

It's interesting how easily we can turn even the things we enjoy into another responsibility.

A hobby becomes a project to finish. A walk becomes a step count. Reading becomes another opportunity to learn something useful.

And before long, we can forget that enjoyment doesn't always need a reason.

Last Friday, we explored finding somewhere to simply be. This week, we're taking that thought a little further by making room for something we enjoy.

Here are three gentle invitations for the weekend:

1. Remember what you love doing. Think of something that used to bring you pleasure but may have slipped out of your routine.

2. Give it a little time. Even ten or fifteen minutes can be enough to reconnect with something you enjoy.

3. Let yourself enjoy it without expectations. You don't need to finish anything, be particularly good at it or explain why it's worth your time.

Life will always have its share of things that need doing. But somewhere amongst those responsibilities, there's room for the things that simply make life enjoyable.

Not everything you enjoy needs a purpose. ❤️

Breathe. Exhale the week. Return to what matters.

25/10/2026

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling that someone really understood you?

Not because they had all the answers or offered the perfect advice, but because they gave you the space to be heard.

It's something we can easily overlook in our busy lives. We listen while thinking about what needs doing next, checking our phones or preparing our response.

Yet sometimes the most helpful thing we can offer another person is our genuine attention.

Three small ways to practise listening this week:

1. Be fully present. Even a few minutes of undivided attention can make a conversation feel very different.

2. Be curious rather than assuming. Ask a question to understand what someone means instead of deciding too quickly.

3. Give people room to finish. A little silence can allow someone to express what they really want to say.

We don't have to agree with everything we hear. But when we listen with openness and respect, we give understanding a chance.

Real understanding begins when we slow down enough to listen.

Who might appreciate a little more of your attention this week? ❤️

25/10/2026

WHEN DID REST BECOME SOMETHING WE PUT OFF? 💜

Between work, family, responsibilities and everything else demanding our attention, it's easy to keep putting ourselves at the bottom of the list.

And with the end-of-year rush approaching, life isn't exactly slowing down!

Sometimes what we need most is a little space where nothing is expected of us.

That's what PURE ZEN is all about.

Join us for 70 minutes of gentle movement, calming breathwork, Yoga Nidra (guided meditation) and the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls.

No experience necessary. Just come as you are, settle in and give yourself permission to unwind.

🌿 Friday 20 November | 5:45 pm

📍 Fireshaper Studio, 117 Ashmore Road, Bundall

💜 $33 per person | 70 minutes

Your moment of calm is waiting.

Reserve your place here: https://thrivenowcoachingunlimitedmindset.as.me/Pure-Zen

23/10/2026

FRIDAY RESET | SOMEWHERE TO SIMPLY BE 🌿

Imagine sitting on this bench for a few minutes.

Feeling the breeze against your skin, listening to the leaves moving in the trees, noticing the warmth of the sun and breathing in the fresh air.

After all the rain we've had on the Gold Coast this week, that sounds especially inviting! ☀️

No one asking you a question. No phone demanding your attention. Nothing you need to accomplish.

Just a few moments to be.

For many of us, that can feel surprisingly unfamiliar.

We spend our days being so many things to so many people. A parent, a partner, a friend, a colleague, a carer, the person who remembers what needs doing and makes sure it gets done.

And while those roles are important, there's also a person underneath all those responsibilities.

You.

This weekend, see whether you can create a little space for yourself.

1. Find your own quiet corner. It might be a garden, a balcony, a favourite chair or somewhere you enjoy walking.

2. Give yourself five uninterrupted minutes. Put your phone aside if you can. Notice what's happening around you rather than what needs to happen next.

3. Let the moment be enough. You don't need to meditate perfectly, solve a problem or come away feeling transformed.

You might still have a busy weekend ahead. That's life.

But somewhere within it, perhaps there's room for a few moments that ask nothing of you.

Breathe. Exhale the week. Return to what matters. ❤️

18/10/2026

Sometimes the week begins with a plan. And sometimes life has other ideas!

An unexpected expense, a change in someone's circumstances, a delayed decision or simply something that doesn't go the way we'd hoped.

We don't always get to choose what changes, but we can practise how we respond.

Here are three small things to try this week:

1. Notice what's actually changed. One unexpected event doesn't necessarily mean everything is going wrong.

2. Ask yourself, “What can I do from here?” It might be a conversation, a small adjustment or giving yourself time to consider your options.

3. Allow the plan to change. Sometimes a different approach makes more sense than holding tightly to the original one.

Being adaptable doesn't mean pretending everything is fine or accepting every demand placed on us.

It's about remaining open, aware and curious when circumstances change.

And sometimes, a different path reveals possibilities we hadn't considered.

Wishing you a good start to the week. ❤️

17/10/2026

Seven people. Seven perspectives. One shared experience. 🌿❤️

Our very first 'Seasons Experience' took place yesterday, and we're still smiling!

What began as an idea, then became a collection of reflection cards and a companion journal, has now become something people can experience together.

And what a lovely afternoon it was.

There were thoughtful conversations, personal discoveries, laughter and moments when hearing someone else's perspective opened up a different way of looking at things.

Every participant rated the experience as very or extremely useful, and their reflections afterwards were especially meaningful to us.

Annie shared that she felt "lighter and encouraged with this approach."

Amber valued hearing how others interpreted their cards.

And Matt described it as "a wonderful technique to guide, reflect and promote evolution."

These are the kinds of moments we hoped to create.

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us and brought such openness and warmth to the afternoon. Thank you also to Stellar Studio Collective for providing such a welcoming space and graciously accommodating our very special four-legged guest, Ellie, who was an absolute angel in her pram! 🐾

We're grateful to have shared this first experience with such a lovely group.

Here's to making room for reflection, conversation and the perspectives that help us grow.

With gratitude,
Elynn & Xen

The Seasons Experience
Thrive Now Coaching Academy

16/10/2026

FRIDAY RESET | MAKE ROOM 🌿

Not every moment needs to be filled.

Have you ever looked around a restaurant and noticed how many people are sitting together, yet barely speaking?

Families, couples, friends. Everyone sharing the same table, but often looking at different screens.

It's become such an ordinary sight that we hardly notice it anymore.

Of course, our phones are useful, and there's nothing wrong with enjoying a little time online. But sometimes, without realising it, we fill the very moments that could have brought us closer to someone.

A conversation over coffee. A shared laugh. A quiet walk. Looking someone in the eye and really listening to what they're saying.

Perhaps this Friday, we could make a little more room for those moments.

Put the phone aside for a while. Ask another question. Stay a little longer in the conversation.

Because the moments that matter most aren't always the ones we plan.

Sometimes they're simply the ones we're present for. ❤️

Breathe. Exhale the week. Return to what matters.

14/10/2026

A little invitation for this Saturday. 🌿

Sometimes the most valuable thing we can give ourselves is a couple of hours away from the usual demands of life, with space to reflect, gain perspective and consider what we might need next.

This Saturday, Xen and Elynn will be hosting The Seasons Experience at Stellar Studio Collective in Helensvale.

It's a relaxed, guided gathering with thoughtful questions, meaningful conversations and an opportunity to reconnect with yourself. You don't need any previous experience, and there's no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with.

Saturday 17 October | 4:00–6:00 pm

🌿 $159 for first-time participants, including The Seasons Collection and Companion Journal.

🌿 $89 for existing Seasons card owners, including the journal.

We'd love to welcome you.

Reserve your place here:
https://thrivenowcoachingunlimitedmindset.as.me/theseasonsexperience

13/10/2026

Sometimes a single question can help us see something we've been carrying in a completely different light. 🌿

That's part of what makes The Seasons Experience so meaningful. It's an opportunity to step away from everyday demands, explore where you are in life right now and discover what might help you move forward with greater clarity.

Join Xen and Elynn this Saturday, 17 October, from 4:00–6:00 pm at Stellar Studio Collective, Helensvale.

Your place includes a guided experience, with The Seasons Collection and Companion Journal for first-time participants.

$159 for new participants | $89 for existing Seasons card owners

🌿 Reserve your place: https://thrivenowcoachingunlimitedmindset.as.me/theseasonsexperience

12/10/2026

Here's some good news about the future of work. 🌿

With all the headlines about AI and technology changing our lives, it's understandable that people sometimes wonder where they fit into the picture.

But research from the World Economic Forum offers an encouraging perspective.

Alongside technological skills, employers continue to place importance on qualities such as creative thinking, resilience, curiosity, empathy, leadership and the ability to keep learning.

In other words, being human still matters enormously.

And these aren't simply qualities we're born with. They're abilities we can strengthen through everyday choices, experiences and conversations.

We can become better listeners. More curious thinkers. More adaptable when life changes. More confident in navigating uncertainty.

The future isn't just something happening around us. It's something we can help shape.

Take a look through our five slides and consider:

What's one strength you'd like to grow this week? ❤️

Research: World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025.

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