Whenever I felt sad, jealous angry etc. my first instinct used to be to sit in it and wallow. I'd maybe play The Smiths, The Stone Roses or some other type of moody music and fall into some deep dark depression with thoughts like 'there's nothing in this life for me'. This might sound dramatic … Continue reading Life changing habits: Transmute your feelings
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Life changing habits: Let go of expectations
This used to be one of my worst habits. I'd do this thing where I'd place a lot of expectations on people that left no room for humanness and left me feeling disappointed. Once I realised that I did this I started making a conscious effort to stop. I've learnt how to catch myself in … Continue reading Life changing habits: Let go of expectations
Life changing habits: Focus on yourself
Probably the most obvious life changing habit of all, yet in this society with the prominence of social media in our everyday lives it can feel almost impossible. How do you engage with the content of strangers without getting sucked in and forgetting about you? I find that disconnecting is key, as in closing the … Continue reading Life changing habits: Focus on yourself
Losing a good habit
It's a gradual thing. One day you have a solid morning routine and the next you're running down the street with half your shirt undone hoping you have don't miss the bus and that you have everything you need. But it's not as simple as that, the loss of a habit takes time. It starts … Continue reading Losing a good habit
Habits of your future self
If you're not doing anything to bridge the gap between your present and future self, ask yourself 'how do I expect to get there?' Maybe you want to read more, wake up earlier, be more productive, write a book, start a podcast it could be anything. But let's take be more productive. How do you … Continue reading Habits of your future self
Habits of your childhood self
For some people there are aspects of themselves that were developed in childhood as coping mechanisms in order to feel comfortable or safe. And sometimes those habits or behaviour that were developed during childhood become so familiar and comfortable to us that we carry them through into adulthood. But the thing is how you coped … Continue reading Habits of your childhood self
What do you know about you?
I think it’s important to get to know yourself. Not just on a surface level but right down deep to the core. Not just your likes and dislikes but your beliefs and why you do the things you do. Something I’ve always focused on is behaviour. When you find yourself doing and saying things or … Continue reading What do you know about you?
Make a good habit easier
Implementing good habits into your life can be difficult and so you might be put off from making changes in your life. However the simple thing that might not have occurred to you is that you can try to make a good habit easier to keep up with. It could be as easy as placing … Continue reading Make a good habit easier
Getting into the habit: This isn’t just about seeds
Hemp, Linseed and Chia seeds don't taste particularity great but they're good for you. How does one overcome the taste in order to gain the long-term benefits of the seeds. You do it by accepting that this doesn't taste great but once you get into the habit of it, it won't be so bad. Plus … Continue reading Getting into the habit: This isn’t just about seeds
What do you know about you?
I think it’s important to get to know yourself. Not just on a surface level but right down deep to the core. Not just your likes and dislikes but your beliefs and why you do the things you do. Something I’ve always focused on is behaviour. When you find yourself doing and saying things, feeling … Continue reading What do you know about you?
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