Sometimes when things change we spend time hoping and wishing for the the way things once were. But then when things return to the old way, it doesn't quite feel the way we thought it would. That's because you've changed and become accustomed to the new way and now the old way no longer fits. … Continue reading Exploring something new and avoiding regression
Tag: trust
Open to new ideas
We often make grand plans for the kinds of life we want to live. Then we carry them with us and work towards them. These plans influence who we connect with, what we do in our spare time, how we spend our money and maybe even how we present ourselves to the world. But, sometimes … Continue reading Open to new ideas
Willing to let things go
It is so important to be willing to let things go. Often in order to make room for the new we have to rid our lives of all that does not serve us. But even when we know what we need to do, we end up hesitating and putting off what needs to be done. … Continue reading Willing to let things go
Tackling the issue
If you know what the issue is, do something about it. You might be nervous or feel like you don't have the confidence but the issue will only persist if you don't take action. And don't be half-hearted, tackle it with full gusto. Have the conversations that need to be had and do the things … Continue reading Tackling the issue
Trusting science
One thing perhaps not thought about often enough is that there is only a small percentage of the population that have a real understanding of science. The rest of us simply trust what is said or what we read and choose to believe it to be true. Or on the flipside there are those that … Continue reading Trusting science
Maybe they don’t trust you yet
When you're putting out work out there having people support you enough to promote your work takes trust. Trust is something that is earned, yet many people expect it simply because they're putting in time and effort. However, earning someone's trust isn't just about what you do, it's about how a person feels about what … Continue reading Maybe they don’t trust you yet
Figuring out what you want
We often get caught up in expectations of the way things should be. But in many cases we're simply taking on the expectations of others. When you're surrounded by people living a certain type of way, you're less likely to trust a path that leads to a different life. The reason for this is nobody … Continue reading Figuring out what you want
Sometimes you don’t need advice
I am a firm believer that in almost every moment, you know exactly what you need to do and exactly what decisions you want to make. So often we see advice from others because we feel stuck or get overwhelmed by possibility and uncertainty. However, what I've learnt even is that when you allow yourself … Continue reading Sometimes you don’t need advice
The way that things should be
We often go around with this idea in our heads of the way that things should be, in some ways it's a good thing. When you know what you want you're much less likely to let life pass you by. On the other hand when you're so fixated on the way that things should be … Continue reading The way that things should be
The problem with looking back
I think it's fair to say that most people are enticed by new things. A new habit, a new opportunity even a new person. As much as we can fear the new there are many instances when it actually excites us. Yet, in many cases instead of going towards the new thing, we look back. … Continue reading The problem with looking back
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