When you're comfortable with the way things are it can be difficult to make the choice to change. Most people have dreams of the kind of life that they want yet they allow their feelings of comfort to stand in the way. The inner monologue will say something like 'Why move to a new city, … Continue reading Choice and change
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Disrupting the plan
Most people have some kind of plan. Even if it's just a loose idea of how they would like things to be. You carry it around with you wherever you go, it influences the choices you make. You say yes to doing that thing that will help you progress and hopefully make things easier in … Continue reading Disrupting the plan
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
Why it’s so hard to change
You spend a large amount of your formative years trying to figure yourself out. You're favourite colour, what you like to eat and the kinds of movies you like to watch. But it goes much deeper than that. Perhaps it's what political party you want to support, your career path, whether you want to get … Continue reading Why it’s so hard to change
Two types of perfectionists
When you think of a perfectionist, what comes to mind? Almost every time it's the type A personality who is incredibly organised and competitive. The sort of person who is particular and also explicit about wanting to get things right. But there is a different kind of perfectionist too. The second is the sort of … Continue reading Two types of perfectionists
Self help
Perhaps when you were young, someone taught you that when you feel overwhelmed, step away and give yourself a moment. Maybe you grew up practising that and maybe you didn't. If you didn't you might find that as an adult when you feel overwhelmed you don't quite know how to handle it. The feeling might … Continue reading Self help
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
The perfect time to daydream
Nobody is living their life exactly as they would like right now. But in this space of uncertainty, limited in person interaction and staying inside you'll get a pretty good idea of how you want to live your life. Ask yourself: What do I miss? What do I want to do with my day? And … Continue reading The perfect time to daydream
With an open mind
That thing that you're not interested in, that you don't think is for you, it might be one day. It takes time for the mind to open up to things, especially when they're different or new. This could apply to the music you listen to, shows you watch or even the food that you eat. … Continue reading With an open mind
Taking a leap
Talking about how unhappy you are with where you're at is easy to do. Talking about the changes you want to happen in your life is also pretty easy. But when it comes to actually turning those thoughts into plans, things tend to get a little more challenging. First of all, there is the familiarity … Continue reading Taking a leap
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