I think that many people would like to think that they are open to change. Whether or not this is true can be easily tested. See how they react to things not going how they wanted. It turns out many of us are actually only open to change within the parameters of getting some version … Continue reading What happens when things don’t go as planned?
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From bad to worse
When your life isn't exactly what one would describe as good, you may find that you've developed a fear of things going from bad to worse. It is this fear that keeps you stuck, stagnant and stops you growing to potentially start living a life that is better than your current circumstances. From the outside … Continue reading From bad to worse
Both can be true
Sometimes we choose to view life in such a simplistic way that we don't even consider that something is missing. You perceive things as good or bad and wrong or right without leaving room for flexibility. But often the truth lies somewhere in between. For example, Robin Hood was a thief which is bad but … Continue reading Both can be true
Unhelpful habits
Most of us have at least one habit that we know is unhelpful, in fact perhaps you can clearly see how at times it hinders your life. However, you choose to do nothing about it. You've accepted the habit as part of who you are instead of it being something that you're open to changing … Continue reading Unhelpful habits
How do you feel?
How often do you honestly say how you feel when you don't feel particularly good? It's fairly easy to talk about how happy you are, how much you're looking forward to something or how great you feel. But when it comes to saying I feel low, I feel sad or I'm not feeling my best, … Continue reading How do you feel?
If it doesn’t work out
We're often brought up to believe that risk is a bad thing. But the truth is it depends on the risk. Packing up and moving to a new city could be considered risky but it's not a bad thing. On the flipside, gambling away your savings hoping to hit the big time is risky and … Continue reading If it doesn’t work out
Good thoughts and bad habits
I think this statement is true for a lot of people. We all know what we need to do in order to reach our goals or get things done. It's the doing it part that hold us back. You're working on a project and maybe you spend a morning planning and preparing what to work … Continue reading Good thoughts and bad habits
A bad version of a good thing
Arizona Birkenstocks are a classic sandal, there is no doubt about it. They're ergonomic footwear designed to mould to the shape of your foot over time. There around £60 which is not particularly expensive for a good quality pair of sandals. However, when there are similar versions for a quarter of the price it can … Continue reading A bad version of a good thing
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