It always feels good to start projects and make plans (at least it does for me anyway). But what's the use in making plans if you don't follow through. That really good idea you have could actually be something in the physical reality if you're willing to bring it to life. To want and do … Continue reading What’s the use in making plans
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Letting go of an old dream
What do you do when you wake up one morning and realise that the life you wanted is no longer something you want to pursue? How do you let go of an old dream? I’m still figuring out the answers to these questions so let me know if you have any insight. What I’ve discovered … Continue reading Letting go of an old dream
The uncomfortable feeling of choosing Plan B
But why not give it a go, after all its there for a reason. Human beings are creatures of habit and it's fascinating to delve into how deep this characteristic runs and how it can impact our lives. If you're used to going with plan A and you aren't getting your desired results it might … Continue reading The uncomfortable feeling of choosing Plan B
When you don’t get what you thought you wanted
My childhood perception of my twenties was that I'd be married or at least engaged, living in my own home and possibly have a kid on the way. But once I got to my twenties I realised that I used those things to escape from actually thinking about what I wanted to do with my … Continue reading When you don’t get what you thought you wanted
The courage it takes to try
Sometimes we get the courage to do things that we're afraid to do. But when they don't turn out as planned we often come down hard on ourselves forgetting the courage that it took to try. And then we feel as though we shouldn't have bothered. But what we have to remember is that we … Continue reading The courage it takes to try
Same old, same old
What do you do when you find yourself experiencing the same situations over and over again. No matter how much your life seems to change you find yourself going through the same old, same old. Who's to blame? Why is it happening? And most importantly, how do you break the cycle? I'm going to have … Continue reading Same old, same old
I want… and I will…
A simple exercise to get your mind thinking. It's important to identify what you want from life because it gives you a sense of direction. It also helps in identifying what you do and don't need in your life. Following on from that you need to come up with an action to take. It's all … Continue reading I want… and I will…
Dream life and self-belief
If you could plan a day in your dream life what would it include and how much does it differ from how you currently live. Use it as a journal prompt or just something to day dream about. I've been thinking a lot about my dream life recently and there are a few things that … Continue reading Dream life and self-belief
The getaway plan
When you settle for less in life it's useful to have a getaway plan. A 'I'm pretty unhappy with where I'm at so if things get any worse here's what I'll do' plan. It's not that you're totally miserable, it's that you don't get much fulfillment from your current life. Maybe you have a good … Continue reading The getaway plan
Plans aren’t enough
I'd like to do more with my life than just spend my days ruminating, daydreaming and coming up with plans. I think that's the case for most people. I think that most of us want to do something with our lives that matters to us as it gives us that feeling of significance, it gives … Continue reading Plans aren’t enough
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