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
Tag: success
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?
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 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
A rant about progress
Why do we only care about progression on a large scale? Or drastic change? Or material gain? Having left my job to work in the school next door, I felt like I had to work hard to explain why I moved. Is it a lot more money? A different position? A promotion? Why are you… Continue reading A rant about progress
“Adult” things I actually enjoy
Seeing my savings go upBooking holidays Planning holidays Seeing my dog with a fresh trimPutting away the grocery shopping/seeing the cupboards full Giving advice to the younger generation (as if I know what the hell I’m doing)Ticking things off a to-do list Fresh bedsheets Putting on a load of washingCooking a great meal Self-education A… Continue reading “Adult” things I actually enjoy
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)
Breath of fresh air – a mindset for Spring
Stop for a moment. You’ve arrived at this post for a reason. I’m here to tell you a secret: You do not exist to produce and create. Your presence in this life, this world, is not to please some grand plan or creator. It is not to produce and be of service to others. You… Continue reading Breath of fresh air – a mindset for Spring
S. R. Crawford 