Around my birthday, I often think about my goals and who I am and how to be my best self. However, I’ve also recently been overwhelmed and realised that I’m stressed out. So the last thing I want to do is begin adding things into my life that I need to do or be or… Continue reading Maximise what you already do before you add more
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Setting Smaller Goals for 2023: little things to change your life satisfaction
Maybe you don’t need to set big goals and intentions for your new year. Maybe you could focus on a few small changes that could make a big difference to your overall happiness and life satisfaction. Here are some ideas for small changes you can make that could have a big effect on your life… Continue reading Setting Smaller Goals for 2023: little things to change your life satisfaction
My year at a glance
As per usual, this is my post about what my year’s achievements and high points were. I like looking back at these as the years go by, so that’s why I document it all. Got married in summer Changed jobs to a better school Ran 5x5km runs (never ran 5km before) Wrote an 84,000 word… Continue reading My year at a glance
My Sunday Reset Routine
Sundays (or the day before you return to work for a new week) are perfect for shedding off the week and setting yourself up for the week ahead. Here are some of the things I do to reset for a new week on Sundays. (I don’t always complete this list. It’s just the ideal Sunday… Continue reading My Sunday Reset Routine
Types of productivity – it’s all valid
Something I'm working on is recognising the ebbs and flows of my day. We can't be high-energy all action and in our power all day. But we can still be productive all day. What I mean is recognising the ways we can be productive depending on our energy levels. Tuning in and tending to the… Continue reading Types of productivity – it’s all valid
What to do when you’re too tired to write
For two days now, I've felt too tired to write. It's been justified after long days out. We all have those days. Some may say that the best thing to do is to power through. Sure, if that's possible; go ahead. It depends on what you need. Sometimes the kindest thing to do for yourself… Continue reading What to do when you’re too tired to write
Treat your life like a video game
I was thinking the other day about how our lives are like a video game! Let's see what I mean... Pay attention to the health bar In video games, there is a health bar usually at the top which allows you to see how your character's health is doing. That drops into the red, and… Continue reading Treat your life like a video game
Before 30 list (old and new)
Here’s my old "Before 30" list: Become a published author Visit every continent Buy a house Married Baby plans Read 100 more books Making £30,000+ a year (make my salary match my age for once!) Go to Asia Graduate Study a language Have my own carEarn a living being creative Volunteer with animals Become a… Continue reading Before 30 list (old and new)
Tired of thinking
I don’t want to keep thinking about how to make my life better. How to live without regrets. How to do it all, have it all. I don’t want to keep stressing over who has what and who is living better than I am. When does it all stop? When your 20s are over? Or… Continue reading Tired of thinking
Choosing not to participate
It’s the time of year for goals and achievements and changing your life. Everyone is motivated because of the new year, therefore you’re surrounded by people setting and smashing goals. What do you do? You feel jealous. You feel anxious. What am I doing compared? Oh god, they have achieved X already, what have I… Continue reading Choosing not to participate
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