There's got to be another way. When it comes to work I don't believe that you should hate it. I don't believe that you should drag your heels to your place of work, then exhale a deep sigh of relief as you leave on a Friday because it's finally the weekend and you're free. If … Continue reading Working for the weekend
Tag: Self-help
Advice from your past self
Do you remember when you were your most confident self? Common advice in challenging situations when we're afraid is to ask 'what would [insert name of inspirational person] do?' I think that's a really helpful tool but it can also just emphasise the gap between where you're at and where you want to be instead … Continue reading Advice from your past self
One small thing could change it all
It's like a keystone habit but for moments. A keystone habit is a term created by Charles Duhigg that was featured in his book The Power of Habit, in Duhiggs words it is 'small changes or habits that people introduce into their routines that unintentionally carry over into other aspects of their lives'. But what … Continue reading One small thing could change it all
Knowing yourself vs knowing your anxiety
They might seem the same but they're not. An anxious person will grow to become familiar with the feeling of anxiety and how it manifests in they're day to day life. And over time they may find that they knowing doing certain things will trigger there anxiety so they won't do it. But not because … Continue reading Knowing yourself vs knowing your anxiety
Scary but worth it
Don't apply this to horror movies. It can be difficult to get past the thing that scares you. The longer you put it off the more your reasons not to do it grow. You come up with excuses like: I won't be good at it. People will laugh. Someone else would be better suited. I'll … Continue reading Scary but worth it
Meeting expectations
Not those of others but your own. I think a lot of people have expectations for what they want out of life. And despite the popular phrase that goes something like 'If you're dreams don't scare you they're not big enough', high expectations can be overwhelming. But something that I've learnt is that you have … Continue reading Meeting expectations
Going outside your comfort zone
You can always go back. One of the things that I don't think is often considered is that when you leave your comfort zone you can always go back if things don't work out. For example if you make music and usually just keep it to yourself, try putting it out there for people to … Continue reading Going outside your comfort zone
The comparison monologue
Also known as complaining about all the things other people have. 'She's the same age as me but I'm pretty sure she's a millionaire (or at least not far from it), she successful, beautiful, has great personal style, has more freedom, more friends and probably more of something else beginning with F, like Fendi perhaps. … Continue reading The comparison monologue
Committing to the wrong thing
What do you do when you think you've made a mistake? In times of great uncertainty it's not surprising that people look to something safe to cling and commit to. And so we end up playing it safe. Getting a good job and settling down because it's easier to follow the rules than it is … Continue reading Committing to the wrong thing
Knowing when to take a break
Sometimes bounce-back and sometimes give yourself time. I dedicated a whole post to bouncebackability. It's an important part of life and I believe that having the resilience to not let every little thing in life knock you about is useful. But on the flip-side sometimes you just need a break. You need to eat good … Continue reading Knowing when to take a break
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