It is a horrid thing. Knowing the exact weight of choice. Knowing, from here, you fly or you fall. This is it. Loud are the opinions, the "advice" and judgement of others. Tip-toe ahead... or leap? from the cliffside Will wings grow as I fall? It hurts to be so aware. And it's… Continue reading The Ache of Knowing (poem)
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Self-Exploration in 2020 (podcast)
This year I'm realising that my journey, my focus, my mindset is all about self-exploration. My content, therefore, will also be around this idea. Not self-development or self-help, per se, but exploring the self, the world, and life as we know it from all angles... Click to play! xx
10 Changes in Awareness to Make in 2020
It's a new year and a new decade which means it's time for some changes! Every year, most people start off trying to make changes in their lives. However, these can often fall short. I think this usually comes down to a lack of motivation, lack of quick progress, and poorly set goals in the… Continue reading 10 Changes in Awareness to Make in 2020
Things To Consider When Trying To Change Your Life
Everyone wants to change their life at some point, especially around the New Year (Happy New Year, New Decade, by the way!). It usually involves some big ideas and motivations that essentially mean "I don't want to live this way anymore..." I've been there. But here are some truths, some things to think about when… Continue reading Things To Consider When Trying To Change Your Life
My Personal List of Good Things From 2019
I usually do a sort of achievement list at the end of each year. It's a way of patting myself on the back for progressing and achieving and doing good things for myself. But this year hasn't felt so great; I feel I have less to say and share with you guys. So, here's a… Continue reading My Personal List of Good Things From 2019
My Decade at a Glance: 14 to 24 years old
Here are the achievements and life milestones that I've completed over the last 10 years... 10 A*-C GCSEs achieved Finished the International Baccalaureate with 32 points Did a year of uni (Psychology with Criminology) and received a Certificate of Higher Education Worked at 6 different jobs (part-time, full-time, office, retail) Tried self-employment for a year… Continue reading My Decade at a Glance: 14 to 24 years old
All I Want For Christmas (podcast)
It's Christmas week for those of us who celebrate and so I'm talking about what's on my Christmas list: what I want and need to be a better version of myself in the new year. What's on your Christmas list? Click to play! Merry Christmas, guys! xx
The Truth About The Years Of Our Lives
The On Purpose podcast by Jay Shetty discussed how we go through "seasons" in life: Learn, Experiment, Perform, Struggle, Thrive. I also watched an episode of The Big Bang Theory where Leonard got a letter from his brother explaining all the great things that he had achieved. Leonard then started thinking about his own life… Continue reading The Truth About The Years Of Our Lives
Avant-garde (poem)
Avant-garde: I’ve never really been one to do things the right way. The normal way. No. I break rules, not because I’m a rebel but because the rules just don’t suit me. Is that wrong? I’m sorry. I’ve always been so sorry, for being this way. But not anymore. I can’t keep apologising for feeling… Continue reading Avant-garde (poem)
Certainties and Uncertainties in Life
Today I was thinking: we all have our certainties and our uncertainties. Let me explain... We found out that a girl at work was married, aged 25. Some of the girls were shocked but then I thought about the many (more than I once expected) people I knew from school who are now married with… Continue reading Certainties and Uncertainties in Life
S. R. Crawford 