Making time for fun

There is always so much emphasis on the work, on dedicating your time, effort and energy. There are quotes like the grind don't stop or I'll sleep when I'm dead. And that's fine. There's nothing wrong with working hard, being dedicated and focusing on making money or building something (as in a non-physical thing like … Continue reading Making time for fun →

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 →

Making the best of challenging circumstances

One of the best lessons to have learnt this year is how to make the best of challenging circumstances. I'd be highly surprised to find that there is anyone who reads this blog that has not been affected by the pandemic. People have lost their jobs, had family and friends pass, experienced financial difficulties, had … Continue reading Making the best of challenging circumstances →

What makes you happy?

How often do you take the time to stop and think about what makes you happy? I don't mean in relation to acheiveing goals, I mean just in life overall. Most of the time we over-estimate what brings us real joy, thinking that we need something grand or something that is difficult to obtain. In … Continue reading What makes you happy? →

Perfection, perception and possibility

I once wrote that perfection is a falsehood. I stand by that statement. Perfection doesn't really exist becuase of 2 things: perception and possibility. What may seem perfect to one person will be viewed differently by another. Perceptions of others might end up changing your own view of your work. But perfection will never be … Continue reading Perfection, perception and possibility →

Exciting possibilities

When it comes to the exciting possibilities of life, how often do you allow yourself to experience them. Often we end up looking from afar and think about how great it would be if it happened to us. The truth is in many cases we're actually not ready for the good stuff to happen. It's … Continue reading Exciting possibilities →

Little wins

As much as it's great to archeive something big, some days it just doesn't happen. Some days are slower, you feel a little lost or perhaps you're not sure where to begin. At the end of it you might feel like your day has been wasted or that you should have done more. You might … Continue reading Little wins →

In spite of everything

Looking back on the past couple of months, what have been your highlights? What has brought you joy? How have you been spending your time? For some there's a chance that they have been blossoming into a more truer version of themselves. Becoming someone who is considerate about how they spend their time. It's not … Continue reading In spite of everything →

Blogging bit by bit

There are 2 ways of working. The first is in batches, a couple of hours one or 2 times a week. The second is bit by bit, day by day. Many people find themselves picking one of the two ways thinking that it's the best way of working. But it turns out it depends on … Continue reading Blogging bit by bit →

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 →