Don’t check the stats

It's easy to fall into thinking that having access to and analysing the numbers will improve your work. But sometimes it just makes you miserable. When you sacrifice what you want to do with what will make the numbers go up you're less likely to be satisfied with the work you produce. If you focus … Continue reading Don’t check the stats →

Job satisfaction

Let's delve into a topic that matters. But first cue the music *plays satisfaction by the rolling stones*. If someone asked the question of what would make you happier in your current job, what would you say? If the answer is more money, think again, think about the job itself. Some possible answers could be: … Continue reading Job satisfaction →

Understanding what it really means to be bare minimum

There is power in the meaning we attach to words. The Bare Minimum Betty concept is something I came up with because I enjoy playing around with ideas and creating characters. But it's about more than just a made up character that doesn't go above and beyond. What started as just part of my writing … Continue reading Understanding what it really means to be bare minimum →

In search of the next big thing

Setting goals achieving them but always wanting more because you're never satisfied. I've often found that when I achieve something I've been working towards it never feels as good as I thought it would. I just move on to the next big thing. It's as though as soon as I attain the thing I want … Continue reading In search of the next big thing →

Is it helping?

A question worth asking when you're trying to overcome feeling discontent or stuck. So let's say you're feeling unsatisfied with where you're at. What are you doing about it? What are you doing to get past where you're at and more importantly is what you're doing helping? For example if you're feeling uninspired to create, … Continue reading Is it helping? →