I know I’ve been away for a while. I had quite a health scare when I was on holiday in Turkey in August. It turns out my heart was damaged when I had Covid in 2021 when I was living in Azerbaijan. Fortunately, the hospital saved my life when they discovered my body had builtContinue reading “End of the year”
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Micro-Habits You Can Start Today for a Happier Life
Ask anyone what they desire in life, and more often than not, the answer comes back as some variation of “be happier.” The pursuit of happiness has been around since time began, the topic being a discussion point since the days of Plato and Socrates. Is happiness truly so hard to find? Thankfully happiness isContinue reading “Micro-Habits You Can Start Today for a Happier Life”
5 Creative Ways to Calm a Chaotic Mind
Do you ever feel like you can’t escape your mind? Maybe it’s always spinning out of control, or perhaps you have a lot of thoughts. A lot of people experience chaos in their own minds, and this can make things difficult when you’re trying to work toward your goals. The next time your mind isContinue reading “5 Creative Ways to Calm a Chaotic Mind”
The 3 W’s of Reaching Any Goal
You have a goal in mind, but that’s all you have. Creating, working towards, and reaching goals is not easy. The journey is often different for everyone. However, there are three parts of achieving every goal that is always the same. Defining the 3 W’s of your goal will allow you to work toward itContinue reading “The 3 W’s of Reaching Any Goal”
5 Tips for Reminding Yourself of Your Worth Fast
Are you not having a good day? We all falter sometimes. All it takes is a little unasked-for criticism or someone just treating us harshly to trigger us into a spiral of negative self-talk and anxiety about not being liked. When you need to remind yourself of your worth fast, it’s good to have someContinue reading “5 Tips for Reminding Yourself of Your Worth Fast”
Using Positive Affirmations to Combat Stress
Many people use affirmations for personal development and to help them meet their life goals. But did you know you can use affirmations to build resilience and combat stress? Whether it’s a one-off stress like having to give a presentation or an ongoing stressful issue, you can create the right affirmations to support you through.Continue reading “Using Positive Affirmations to Combat Stress”
5 Ways to Develop Positive Thinking
Not feeling well? Kind of blah and wishing you had something better to say about the day than a mumbled ‘fine’ when someone asks you how you are? The solution might be simpler than you think. Our attitudes really are everything. When we’re not feeling great about our lives or how the day is going,Continue reading “5 Ways to Develop Positive Thinking”
How to Set Realistic Goals
Goal setting is essential for anyone who wants to build their dream life. Having clear goals helps you stay focused and motivated, track your progress, and measure success. It’s also a great way to develop the self-discipline and consistency needed to make positive changes in your life. When you set meaningful goals, they become easierContinue reading “How to Set Realistic Goals”
Reasons We Take Up Bad Habits
Have you ever found yourself engaging in a bad habit and wondering why you can’t seem to stop? Unfortunately, it’s common to fall into bad habits – whether procrastination, unhealthy eating, or neglecting self-care. In your quest for self-improvement, know that discovering and understanding the underlying reasons for these habits is the first step towardContinue reading “Reasons We Take Up Bad Habits”
Why Bad Habits Are Hard to Break
Bad habits are frustrating and difficult to break, but why are some so hard to shake? First, let’s explore why bad habits are so stubborn and what you can do to overcome them. Your Life Is Out of Alignment Bad habits often arise when something in your life is out of balance. Maybe you’re feelingContinue reading “Why Bad Habits Are Hard to Break”
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