Expectations of others

I think that quite often we expect that those with more money, more opportunities and more freedom then we have should be doing more simply because they have more. I think that's fine up to a point but it's also important to consider that each individual has their own desires. You could have access to … Continue reading Expectations of others →

Why learning something new is a great idea

Last year there were lots of discussions, tweets and conversations about how we're in a pandemic, you don't need to do xyz it's totally okay if all you did was survive. The thing is, of course you don't need to do anything new or different with your time. That statement has always been true. But … Continue reading Why learning something new is a great idea →

Creating for your audience

When it comes to being creative and putting stuff out there, often we end up focusing on the wrong thing. We ignore the audience we already have and put our efforts into reaching new people with the hope of growing and growing. However, what often ends up happening is we lose our current audience in … Continue reading Creating for your audience →

Commitment to the writing practise

My favourite thing about this blog is that I'm driven by my commitment to writing more than anything else. If I write something that gets 1 view, I'm just glad that I committed to writing something another day. If I write something that gets 102 views, I'm glad that a bigger number of people got … Continue reading Commitment to the writing practise →

Writing through writers block

When you feel stuck and don't quite know what to write, instead of shying away from it, follow it. Start typing and just see what happens. Don't focus on how good or bad it is. Don't focus on whether it'll be worth sharing online or what people will think. Just write and then write some … Continue reading Writing through writers block →

What can you do right now?

We often put things off, telling ourselves that later will always be an option. But we ignore the fact that life is finite. That perhaps starting today will be the only chance you get to finish what it is you wanted to do. Your work is important, it matters. Don't focus so much on how … Continue reading What can you do right now? →

Prioritise the solution

When you have a problem that you're working to overcome, where do you focus your efforts? Often we end up priotising the problem because we think we need to assess, analyse, dissect and understand every little bit of it before we can move forward. However, it turns out that you're much better off prioritising the … Continue reading Prioritise the solution →

Putting pressure on the outcome

In periods of uncertainty we often put an excessive amount of pressure on a particular outcome. You tell yourself you'll be be happy if things turn out one way and that the other outcome will be a disaster. And of course, in life often one option is much better than the other. However, too much … Continue reading Putting pressure on the outcome →

Moving towards future plans

When starting something new, whilst it's great to have a long term strategy, it is also important to focus on the present. The last thing thing you want to do is get overwhelmed or distracted with where you want to be in a few years time. The long term strategy gives you something to focus … Continue reading Moving towards future plans →

Marathons and sprints

At some point in your life you'll be faced with the decision of taking a break or keep pushing on. When you're running a marathon you know from the beginning that you have to pace yourself for the long haul. But often we live our lives like it's a sprint. We want the end goal … Continue reading Marathons and sprints →