When I was 16 or 17 years old sat in sociology class i remember my tutor saying 'There are lies, damn lies and statistics'. I felt like I understood it at the time but my understanding has definitely grown over time with experience. The thing with numbers is we associate them with mathematics, facts and … Continue reading Understanding numbers
Focus on the good bits
It’s probably true that in almost any situation there is something negative, difficult, disheartening or unfortunate that you could focus on. And focusing on those things will rarely make you feel good so why not instead just focus on the good bits. Focus on the bits that bring you joy, make you happy and make … Continue reading Focus on the good bits
The excitement of new beginnings
Who doesn't love the feeling of a fresh start? Starting something new can bring up feelings of excitement but also a nervousness. This is normal when doing something you haven't done before. However, the nerves can turn into anxiety if you focus on them too much and allow yourself to get carried away. And so … Continue reading The excitement of new beginnings
The pros and cons of a pros and cons list
Writing a pros and cons list can have many benefits but it's not suitable for everything. Pros Organise your thoughts Gain clarity Assist with decision making Cons Delay you from taking action Doesn't consider importance/significance of each factor Can end up making decisions more difficult
Enjoy the moment
If you spend too much time focusing on the wrong thing, you'll miss out on the chance to enjoy the moment. Of course you never want to push aside or dismiss problems that need to be solved or worries that feel important but they don't have to always be a priority. There will always be … Continue reading Enjoy the moment
The pros and cons of an Instagram portfolio
Some thoughts I had whilst thinking about where to share my photos in the future. I'm not a photographer but over the past couple of years my interest in prop styling/ product photography has grown and I really enjoy taking photos. I've thought about creating a portfolio website to share my work but then I … Continue reading The pros and cons of an Instagram portfolio
Say it now
If something is bothering you, don't ignore it. Say it now. Of course there may be times when you need to process and check in with yourself to ensure you're not making a mountain out of a molehill but that won't always be necessary. Often, the reason we ignore things and don't speak up in … Continue reading Say it now
Delays and daydreams
I believe that it is possible to attain the things you want in you life, the kind of things that you daydream about. I believe this because it's happened in my own life. However, what I often find is that there's a delay but the delay isn't necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes we need to … Continue reading Delays and daydreams
Finding comfort in the worst case scenario
Many people find comfort in the worst case scenario because deep down they know it'll never be as bad. Infact it will be significantly better. And so even if you're worried about the way something will turn out once you prepare yourself for the worst, you know that noo matter what happens you'll be able … Continue reading Finding comfort in the worst case scenario
It’s not that important
Sometimes things that aren't that important get dressed up to be the most important thing in the world. You react by getting overwhelmed and stressed. This effects you're sleep, general mood and how you interact with others. As much as you want to feel good within you're body, you can't help but sacrifice that for … Continue reading It’s not that important
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