Here are a few ways that I trick myself into doing what I know I should do, and in turn ensure I am more productive and reach my goals: I have put classic literature in my bathrooms, along with cue cards with words in Shona on them, and educational books like "World History for Dummies".… Continue reading Trick Yourself into Being Productive & Healthy!
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Spirituality is Everywhere
I'm sharing this because I've only just now realised that spirituality has been a big thing in my life for way longer than I thought. It's only now that I recognise it. I have a Yin and Yang tattoo on my wrists, which marks a very spiritual ideal of seeking balance in your life and… Continue reading Spirituality is Everywhere
Let’s Talk About Comparisons
Today, I just wanted to talk freely about my problem with comparisons. When I say comparisons, I mean comparing where you're at in your life to where other people are. Comparing what you've done or what you have to other people. Getting jealous or angry or bitter about what you think you lack. I have… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Comparisons
Being in a Relationship & Mental Health
Care about whether your relationship is constantly darkening your mentality. Care about whether being single is something you want or something you feel you are because you're not in the right mentality. Relationships are HUGE factors that influence our mental health. Therefore, we can't take them lightly. We can't go in and out of them without paying attention to who we are letting in and what dirt they are treading through our minds. Be mindful.
What Society Thinks of Mental Health
*This is my opinion, taken from my own feelings and experiences and the experiences of people I know who suffer from poor mental health too.* You should just get over it Not everyone feels this way, but I've heard so many people say that they feel people who suffer from anxiety or depression are simply… Continue reading What Society Thinks of Mental Health
List of Self-Care & Mental Health Care Tips
Exercise regularly Yoga practice (however and whichever works for you) Meditation (again, however and whenever works for you; sitting in quiet is all you need to do) Eat well Watch your favourite show Favourite film Read Read your favourite book Stretch Plants and nature (in your home, workplace, garden etc) Get outside Go for walks… Continue reading List of Self-Care & Mental Health Care Tips
Perspective
I find that perspective is the most important tool to checking yourself (or rather, getting yourself in check). As I've gotten older, I've found my ability to check-myself and put things into perspective has increased tenfold, and I'm writing this IEG article today about perspective because this morning I finished reading "The Fault in Our… Continue reading Perspective
“You Know Nothing” – Poem
You don't know that character, From that classic book. You don't know about food, Or even how to cook. You don't know the countries, That sit on our maps. You don't know the runners, That run all those laps. You don't know what film That actor was in, Or ways to exercise And… Continue reading “You Know Nothing” – Poem
Things Writers Are Tired of Hearing
It's not gonna make you any money It's not like a real job I don't really read, sorry. What do you write? Is it like Fifty Shades of Grey? Sorry to disturb you. Not busy, are you? You're always on your phone or laptop or writing something down. How many books have you written? (And… Continue reading Things Writers Are Tired of Hearing
Remote Working and Freelancing Sucks!
Most people who work a job they hate, or work a 9-5 stuck to a desk, have probably once dreamt of working remotely (away from an office). But as a new remote worker (freelancer), I'm here to say it's not all it's cracked up to be. Here's why this way of working isn't always so… Continue reading Remote Working and Freelancing Sucks!
