I think what many are craving is a sense of 'normal', the way things once were. If you're lucky, normal might have been just fine but it's worth acknowledging that that's not the case for everyone. Of course the easy thing to do would be nothing and just let things go back to what they … Continue reading Welcoming normal
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Leaders and followers
When it comes to trends, movements and change there are leaders and there are followers. There are people that go around regularly talking about something, doing something or wearing something, to the point where that they become known for that one specific thing. Then on the other hand there are followers, those that have to … Continue reading Leaders and followers
The outsiders mentality
People that think they're outsiders act like outsiders. The idea of being an outsider is often a self-fulfilling prophecy, something that is brought into existence rather than being totally true in the first place. When the thought comes into your mind, as soon as you hold onto it and allow it to become a part … Continue reading The outsiders mentality
Improving average
Would you rather do something average and deliver it on time or to a high standard and late? Many people get caught up in wanting everything to be perfect. It can get to the point where it's difficult to hand in the completed work because that means letting go. Now the work is in someone … Continue reading Improving average
How to be more productive
If you ever find yourself wanting to be productive but struggling to get things done, here's a simple solution. Get the materials you need, go somewhere where you won't be disturbed, start and don't stop until the task is complete. Being productive isn't as complicated as we often make it. Of course if you're sitting … Continue reading How to be more productive
Embracing temporary things
Wake up, wake up! The world is changing. Over the past 10 years or so I've noticed a big change in the way that people work. Self-employment is on the rise along with jobs in the gig economy. Perhaps as a society we believe in ourselves more or we've opened up to the idea that … Continue reading Embracing temporary things
Testing the theory
Sometimes things don't quite pan out in real life. I recently put something I believed to be true into practice and to my surprise, my theory turned out to be wrong. It's something I had tested before and carried in my mind as an idea that was true. But all of a sudden I was … Continue reading Testing the theory
Pick something
Anything! We're constantly making decisions each day. Some are small scale like toast or cereal for breakfast, whilst others can have more of an impact. It's easy to go back and forth when you have multiple options and are intent on picking the 'right one'. But it's often the act of picking that's more important … Continue reading Pick something
Here’s an idea
I've been thinking about trying something new. The idea of a podcast appeals to me for various reasons, one of which is that it'll help me to use my voice more and give me a space to speak about things I don't usually talk about. And it reminds me about why I started blogging in … Continue reading Here’s an idea
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