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
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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
Getting what you want
As much as you may say you want certain things, you might not want them as much as you think you do. For example, wanting a dog but not wanting the extra responsibility required. It could be wanting a promotion but not the mentoring and leadership you'll be required to give to colleagues once you're … Continue reading Getting what you want
Mid-year goals check-in
Have a look at the goals you set for the year. Go through them one by one and check in to see how things are going. Below are a few ideas to assist with a mid-year goals check-in: What have you made progress with? Go through your goals and think about how far you've gotten … Continue reading Mid-year goals check-in
500 and something
It started with 1 then 50, 100, 300 and now 500. A few weeks ago, I reached 500 followers on this blog. I consider it an achievement because 500 is quite a lot of people. At the beginning of the year I wrote down that I wanted to grow this site and reach 500 followers, … Continue reading 500 and something
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
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?
On finally becoming a writer
I've always held writing to a high esteem, to such a high esteem that I always considered it to be out of my reach. It's undeniable that in the 9+ years I've been sharing my writing online, I've improved quite a lot. Yet, I always told myself that I could never be a proper writer. … Continue reading On finally becoming a writer
Hard to imagine
There are many things in life that are hard to imagine however, it's worth remembering that this has no impact on the possibility of these things becoming a reality. This time two years ago you had no idea of what 2020 would bring and almost a year since the first lockdown we're still in the … Continue reading Hard to imagine
Checking in on your 2021 plans
If you set any sort of goals, plans or intentions for 2021, now is the perfect time to check in. You've had a month to live the year so far and maybe what you thought you wanted to do or ahcve has now chnaged. The 'magic' of the new year has now faded, perhaps your … Continue reading Checking in on your 2021 plans
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