The intention of this article is to help me figure out my own feelings and in the process, I hope it might help you too if you’re also feeling like you’re not quite ready for something, you don’t know where to start, or you just feel like there’s so much to do. At the […]
An important reminder to not take anything personally
Don’t take anything personally — the second agreement from the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz I remember first buying this book about 15 years ago which now seems like a lifetime ago. Since then I’ve referred back to it or reread one or a few of the agreements when I’ve needed to. This evening […]
Use these simple techniques & stick to your New Year’s Resolutions this year!
The end of the year is nearing and that means a few things are inevitable. We will eat way too much, we will have to listen to “all I want for Christmas” on loop and we will probably start to think about our New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve never been a huge fan of New Year’s […]
100 life inspiring ideas
This collection of 100 life inspiring ideas is just as much a reminder for myself as it is for everyone. Agree, or disagree — hopefully there will be some things that resonate. Enjoy. 100 life inspiring ideas 1. Be grateful Write 10 things you’re grateful for every day, meditate on gratitude for five minutes, say thank […]
Dealing with criticism: 5 effective solutions
“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.” — Dale Carnegie I’m the first to put my hand up and say, I don’t like receiving criticism. In some ways, I will try at all costs to avoid it by remaining neutral, or even trying […]
Wise words from a tree — An artist is not just somebody who paints
The other week, I was at glastonbury Festival and although I included this image in my Glastonbury Festival 2014 — My top 10 highlights post, and most recent newsletter, I feel that it deserves to be a post in its own right. Please share if you agree. If you’d like to get more words like these, […]
How to deal with being let down — 5 solutions & what not to do
Earlier today I experienced being let down by a friend who cancelled on me last minute. I’d already scheduled my day to fit around what my original plans were, so my initial reaction was ‘I feel a bit pissed off. I’ve had to say no to other things. I could have booked an earlier train […]