Over a decade ago when I was in secondary school I had to do a spoken piece for one of my classes that I would be graded on. Luckily it was only in front of the teacher but I was still incredibly nervous. I wanted to be good at it and for it to go … Continue reading Encouraging compliments
Tag: possibility
It starts with a mindset
In the past I've written about being open to the possibilities of life. It starts with a mindset that is then followed by actions. The idea is that life is not so stiff and rigid like we can often end up being. There are infinite pathways, options and choices. And when you embrace that and … Continue reading It starts with a mindset
Willing to change
Often one of the things that stops us making necessary changes in our lives is this idea that we might prefer the way things were. We forget that many changes aren't permenant. If you cut your hair, it'll grow back or you can get a wig. If you leave your industry to try something new … Continue reading Willing to change
In search of motivation
We all tend to start the new year with enthusiasm and vigour. In the beginning, it's easy to stay motivated because you're running on that 'new year' energy. Then as the days and weeks pass you have to rely on your own motivation. If you're unable to make changes at any other point in the … Continue reading In search of motivation
Asking for what you want
I think that sometimes we're afraid to ask for what we want because we're afraid that we won't get it. And so, it seems easier to stay where we are and to stick with what we have right now than to seek more. If you don't believe that you can have it then what's the … Continue reading Asking for what you want
Which dreams are worth pursuing?
When you're creating your dream life, you might think of things such as where you'll live, what sort of home you'd like, how you'll earn an income, how you'll spend your free time and so on. But when there is equal appeal for conflicting choices, how do you decide? Essentially it requires you to let … Continue reading Which dreams are worth pursuing?
Hard to break
I think one of the main reasons that old habits are hard to break is because we're used to them. When you've been doing something for a long time whether it's beneficial to your life or not, it can be difficult to just let it go. Even if you know it's not good for you, … Continue reading Hard to break
The excitement of new beginnings
Who doesn't love the feeling of a fresh start? Starting something new can bring up feelings of excitement but also a nervousness. This is normal when doing something you haven't done before. However, the nerves can turn into anxiety if you focus on them too much and allow yourself to get carried away. And so … Continue reading The excitement of new beginnings
The old normal
Lockdown allowed us to fantasise about the possibilities of life. The way that things were was no longer seen as the way that things had to be. The longer we were inside the more we began to speak of the new normal. We were able to imagine changes on scales small and large. I think … Continue reading The old normal
What’s the point in having a dream life?
We often end up pushing what we really want to the side in favour of something considered more realistic. The point in having a dream life is being able to acknowledge and accept that where you are may not be where you want to be, then finding ways to bridge that gap. It's not about … Continue reading What’s the point in having a dream life?
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