Why you’re not as productive as you could be

So often in life we feel like we're super busy but in reality we aren't actually getting anything done. Perhaps you're the sort of person who always has at least 7 things on the go. You feel like you're busy but really you're just overwhelmed. You're overwhelmed because you're not allowing your mind to focus. … Continue reading Why you’re not as productive as you could be →

Holding yourself back

I think one of the most common things that holds us back and stops us achieving our goals/aspirations is not focusing on the long term. You're so focused on every little thing that you have to do right now that you're missing the bigger picture. It might seem like it takes a lot of effort … Continue reading Holding yourself back →

Remembering the dream

Sometimes the life paths we choose end up getting distorted by distractions and we end up making choices to reach goals that we don't even really aspire to. You might find that in order to move forwards, you actually need to go back and figure out what you really wanted in the first place. Many … Continue reading Remembering the dream →

Something always has to give

Life is about balance. It's unlikely that you'll ever be able to pay equal attention to all things constantly. Instead you give more attention to different areas of your life when necessary. And that means that at certain points, some things will have to take a back seat. Perhaps when you're focusing more on work, … Continue reading Something always has to give →

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 →

Important conversations

We might not like them but we have to have them. We put off difficult conversations because they make us nervous. We're worried about how our words will come out, how our words will be perceived, how the person on the receiving end will feel, we're scared of being vulnerable and we worry that we … Continue reading Important conversations →

Good enough for right now

Not everything will be perfect and not everything needs to be. Sometimes all you need to do is focus on making something that is good enough for right now. Maybe, you can make it better later or maybe good enough is all that it needs to be. If that's the case, any time spent making … Continue reading Good enough for right now →

How to get better at receiving feedback?

Getting feedback can be terrifying. Even if you have confidence in what you do the last thing you want is for someone else to come along and tell you that actually what you're doing isn't as good as you think it is. I think feedback is difficult to take in because we act as if … Continue reading How to get better at receiving feedback? →

Making time for fun

There is always so much emphasis on the work, on dedicating your time, effort and energy. There are quotes like the grind don't stop or I'll sleep when I'm dead. And that's fine. There's nothing wrong with working hard, being dedicated and focusing on making money or building something (as in a non-physical thing like … Continue reading Making time for fun →

A great reason to exercise

Many people find it difficult to commit to exercising. One of the reasons for this is being focused on wanting to look a particular way which may not happen for 6 months. If you show up for each session with your end goal in mind, you might find yourself getting frustrated or impatient because you … Continue reading A great reason to exercise →