It's one thing to know it happens but to accept it is a whole other story. You might find that you've become so comfortable with the way things are that the thought of them being any different is just too much to bear. But change is part of life and no matter how much you … Continue reading Accepting change
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Knowing when to pivot
There is a popular saying goes something like 'insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results'. But what's worth understanding is that sometimes you need to do the same thing over and over again. Take meditation for example, it's very rare that you get it the first time. It could take ten times, … Continue reading Knowing when to pivot
Big problems and small solutions
Sometimes we assume that the solution to a problem has to be complicated. We overlook the little things forgetting how big an impact can be caused by something small. And so we go in search of something complicated but to no avail. Then the problem continues and maybe even grows which causes us to become … Continue reading Big problems and small solutions
In need of a push
I think it's fair to say that sometimes we'd rather be comfortable and complain than push ourselves. It's not a bad thing to be able to admit it, infact I think it's good to be able to pick up on these habits if you have them. A common example of where this occurs is the … Continue reading In need of a push
Difficult in the beginning
When doing something new, if you don't do it well or you face challenges along the way, you might find yourself feeling frustrated. Sometimes, that feeling you get will determine your willingness to do the thing again and effect how much effort you put in. Finding it difficult in the beginning might even cause you … Continue reading Difficult in the beginning
Made up systems
The way your world operates would be quite different if you lived in another period or in another country. You'd be living a life made up of slightly or even totally different systems to the ones you currently know. That's something that may have crossed your mind multiple times. But, do you ever take it … Continue reading Made up systems
Bad habits
There could be habits you have that you have carried with you thorough your life for so long that you aren't even aware the impact they have on your life. Perhaps, you assume that those habits are 'just the way you are' rather than them being something you could change. Sticking with what you know … Continue reading Bad habits
The way things are
When you're so used to following the rules and simply doing things the way they're 'meant to be' done, it can be almost impossible to find your own flow. The way things are is a great starting point but if weeks, months or years later you find that things aren't working for you, then why … Continue reading The way things are
What are you willing to sacrifice?
Sometimes you reach a point in life where you need to make a sacrifice. What are you willing to give up in order to reach your goal? And are you willing to give up the right things? Maybe you need more time to work on your book and so you decide to give up your … Continue reading What are you willing to sacrifice?
Starting and finishing
Sometimes one is much easier than the other. There is always always excitement in the beginning, in that process of bringing an idea to life. But then as things start to develop your interest wanes and finishing becomes an uphill battle. There is none of that ease and excitement that you had in the beginning, … Continue reading Starting and finishing