What’s the point of Instagram?

Some years ago I created an Instagram account to supplement my lifestyle blog. It was meant to be a place to share photos and tidbits from my blog posts alongside attracting new readers. However, I quickly became focused on hashtags and the number of likes and followers. Overall, I spent more time consuming other peoples … Continue reading What’s the point of Instagram? →

Less compliance, more innovation

I've recently been reading a lot of information about how the world of work has changed. It's not what it used to be, not by a long shot. I was reading things from perhaps around a decade ago and they've aged incredibly well because they still feel relevant today. The general gist was that the … Continue reading Less compliance, more innovation →

How’s it going so far?

We've passed the half-way point of the month. Now is the time when people start falling off from their goals and plans. Maybe last week you skipped a couple gym sessions and this week you haven't even bothered going. Maybe you're 10k steps a day has been reduced to just going for a walk each … Continue reading How’s it going so far? →

How I changed my mind?

Around 10 years ago I realised that something needed to change. I was dissatisfied with most areas of my life and felt stuck in my circumstances. At some point, I reached the conclusion that my perspectives and the way I thought and participated in life were the causes of my dissatisfaction. So, I started trying … Continue reading How I changed my mind? →

Time well spent

I think a valuable way to spend your time is on the things you're interested in. It could be through reading, listening, watching or practicing. Our time is limited and when you remove the time spent sleeping and working, it's even more limited. How you spend your time matters. You could spend hours scrolling or … Continue reading Time well spent →

What does the moment call for?

Some issues are born out of stubbornness or resistance and you might not even realise it. Maybe you're someone that is naturally quiet and reserved. Let's say you find yourself in a situation that requires you to be loud, be seen and speak up. Instead of being flexible and meeting the need of the time*, … Continue reading What does the moment call for? →

Three kinds of todo lists

Daily, Weekly and Monthly. Every week I write a list of things to do for the week ahead. I'm not the most productive or organised but I like the idea of routine (with room for flexibility). It's helpful to remind me of things I need to do but also things I'd like to do. It … Continue reading Three kinds of todo lists →

Not quite like riding a bike

Daily blogging gets easier the more you do it. But once you take a break it's hard to get back into. The writing part is easy but it's not so easy to write something that feels valuable or useful. It requires you to think and be thoughtful and considerate of the reader. Even if it's … Continue reading Not quite like riding a bike →

On second thought…

Sometimes it's better in the long run to take the time to write, think, edit and think some more before sending a message or speaking up. Don't just react in the moment. Sometimes we don't really understand how we feel, until we give ourselves time to think. The phrase 'on second thought' is popular for … Continue reading On second thought… →