For many people if they give it some thought they'll find that a large proportion of their character is based on who they think they are. Often those opinions are made at a young age without any real judgement. Yet you carry them with you into adulthood without even checking to see if your mind … Continue reading Who you think you are
Tag: Ideas
Finding joy in the things we love
I've been writing a little different lately and trying to figure out the best kind of things to share during this time. My aim is to be relevant but whilst still maintaining my usual style and core themes. I've been thinking a lot about science, history, people and fear. From that I've had so many … Continue reading Finding joy in the things we love
Gratitude through challenging times
I start each day with a gratitude practice of listing 10 things I am grateful for. Things are changing quickly and becoming quite difficult in some ways. It can be difficult to keep up with gratitude through challenging times. You might find yourself wondering what exactly there is to be grateful for in a time … Continue reading Gratitude through challenging times
23 things to do if you’re stuck inside
A bunch of things to do for those that are stuck inside for a little while: Declutter your closet Tidy an area of your home that you've been putting off Finish the book you're currently reading Start a new book Phone a friend Have a group video call Watch a new series Work through your … Continue reading 23 things to do if you’re stuck inside
The aftermath
After doing anything that took courage or experiencing something that caused some discomfort, you're likely to have to deal with the aftermath. It could be how you feel about yourself or how you feel about others. Maybe you decided to break the ice and have a conversation you've been putting off for months. If that's … Continue reading The aftermath
Consumption and influence
You might be under the impression that the media you consume has no influence over you. But one day you might find yourself saying, doing or buying something that doesn't quite feel like you. For example, on a podcast a woman spoke about how she noticed that when watching a particular reality tv show she … Continue reading Consumption and influence
What it’s like to be an ideas person
Years ago I had an idea to create a lifestyle site based in my city. It would have included things to do and see, restaurant reviews and recommendations, arts and culture, places to shop etc... That idea never came to life. I wanted it to be a group thing, a site run by team of … Continue reading What it’s like to be an ideas person
Great in theory
The reality of some ideas, projects and plans is that they are only great in theory. When some things get brought to life they crumble and fall. Sometimes it's because we get carried away by the excitement of something new that we overlook or under estimate the time, effort, commitment, dedication and hard work that … Continue reading Great in theory
Challenges in common
One of things that makes a challenging experience more challenging is feeling alone. One of the biggest misconceptions is that you are alone in your difficulties because you're not. With a planet of over 7 billion people I'd like to think that pretty much all my challenges are shared by at least one other person … Continue reading Challenges in common
Wanting to be included
Sometimes we want to be included because we want to join in and be apart of it. Other times we want to be included for the sake of being included. We want to know that we're being thought of, that someone wants us to be involved and maybe a small part of it is the … Continue reading Wanting to be included