The creator of the habit loop determined that in order to change a habit you needed to change your routine. For example, drinking a glass of water when you crave a cigarette. For the past 7 days I've been working to undo a habit. I didn't consciously replace it with anything but I suppose I … Continue reading And on the 7th day…
Tag: challenge
Creating a safe space
When it comes to opening up, do you know what you need in order to feel safe? A starting point is to ask yourself 'Will what I am about to say be handled with care?' I've learnt that people often hold their challenges dear. Even if it's not deeply affecting them now they still require … Continue reading Creating a safe space
Understanding others
The easiest perspective to understand a situation from is your own. If you look back on past experiences you can get a good idea of why you respond the way you do, what gets you enraged and perhaps what helps you stay calm. But a helpful perspective to try and understand is the perspective of … Continue reading Understanding others
What do you want?
A seemingly simple four word question that is often almost impossible to answer. Even when you know what you want you're likely to find yourself making excuses for why it's not possible for you or how it's just a daydream. But also I think it's difficult to admit what you truly want when you know … Continue reading What do you want?
Not enough time
One of the most popular excuses people make is not having enough time. Yet you're able to make time for things that you don't even really consider to be important. Meanwhile, it's your life long dream that you're willing to put on hold or sometimes put off altogether. There's no denying that it can be … Continue reading Not enough time
Running out of patience
Being patient is a hopeful thing. It's often done hoping that sooner or later things will change. Sure you can scream and shout for what you want and to be heard by others. But often you just end up being ignored. People will focus on the fact that you scream and shout, not the reason … Continue reading Running out of patience
Looking to the future
In challenging times it can be difficult to look to the future and think about all the possibilities. Your mind will be going round in circles and you'll be asking yourself questions like: How can I get there when there is all this stuff going on right now? When you're caught up in a challenging … Continue reading Looking to the future
Taking a leap
Talking about how unhappy you are with where you're at is easy to do. Talking about the changes you want to happen in your life is also pretty easy. But when it comes to actually turning those thoughts into plans, things tend to get a little more challenging. First of all, there is the familiarity … Continue reading Taking a leap
The build up
It's easy to talk about things that are easy. But when it comes to comes to feelings, wants and needs, things often get a little more challenging. Often problems will arise, simply because you didn't speak up and let the other person know how you felt or what you needed. When you hold things in, … Continue reading The build up
Bored of familiarity
Often when a person finds themselves craving something new, it's because they're bored with where they're at. As much as familiarity can be comforting and pleasant, for many people they find themselves at a point where they want more. You find yourself wanting something different, not because what you're used to isn't working but because … Continue reading Bored of familiarity
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