For the whole of December, and to close out 2025, I am doing a “25 to feel alive” challenge. And no, this isn’t some hard challenge to push to achieve some goals before the year's end. I am very fortunate to be able to say that I’ve achieved all goals and achievements I could imagine… Continue reading Countdown to the End of 2025: 25 to Feel Alive Challenge
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Letting go of projects (for now)
Yesterday evening I was writing in my journal and realised I needed to let go of my expectations of my summer productivity. It was hard but necessary. I had lofty goals for summer. 6 whole weeks off from work feels like so much time. And it is; I’m so grateful for it. But the time… Continue reading Letting go of projects (for now)
How to step outside of your comfort zone – it’s not what you may think
When we think about growth, we know we’re supposed to step out of our comfort zone. Comfort zones are great but if you stay there too long, you find you never grow, learn new things or expand your what's comfortable for you. You stay small, play small, and never challenge yourself. You may miss out… Continue reading How to step outside of your comfort zone – it’s not what you may think
A few things I’m trying for spring to improve my happiness
Spring is slowly creeping in (although I’m still wearing my big coat when I’m outside!), and so I am thinking about what I can do to ensure I’m more productive and happier. Winter (and the start of 2024 in general) has been rocky for me. My mental health has fluctuated a lot. I’ve allowed myself… Continue reading A few things I’m trying for spring to improve my happiness
What does it mean to be good at something?
When I'm being cruel to myself, it's easy for me to think that I'm not good at anything. That everyone I know has some form of expertise or skillset that I just don't feel I have. That everyone else is successful at the things they want to do, and I'm not. But today I wondered,… Continue reading What does it mean to be good at something?
How to actually grow and be successful in 2024
The theme for 2024 for me is playfulness and calm. I want to chill the F out a bit. There’s a lot that goes into this theme, not just buzz words that can be interpreted in different ways but in terms of this post, in order to be successful in 2024, you need to bring… Continue reading How to actually grow and be successful in 2024
Stop Breaking Promises You’ve Made to Yourself
A youtuber I watch called Muchelle B mentioned in a video that a large part of low self-esteem and failed goals is about constantly breaking promises we make to ourselves. And since I watched that video, I’ve seen how true this is. In the half term break from work, I said I wanted to try… Continue reading Stop Breaking Promises You’ve Made to Yourself
Mid-year reflection
If you want a step-by-step guide on how to do a mid-year review, check out my post from 2019 which I think is still an excellent guide. This post, however, will be my thoughts and feelings going into the second half of the year. Previous intentions My intentions going into 2023 were really healthy. I… Continue reading Mid-year reflection
How to Get the Perfect Body
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about fitness, physical health and my body. On my 28th birthday this April, I spent the morning in the gym for the first time in around 4 years. I wanted to start this new year/age as I meant to go on: looking after my physical body. I had a… Continue reading How to Get the Perfect Body
The Power of Routines
I think the most successful people are those with routines that work for them. Routines are systems or habits for the things you need to do that are natural and scheduled so they become familiar and expected. This may seem boring to some, but routines work in our favour… Firstly, they take the decision-making out… Continue reading The Power of Routines
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