What Are Your Fears?

The school days... What are you fears? The white collar pierced my neck, pushed back by the tie representing the colours of my house and school. I compressed a finger against the shirts top button, a futile attempt to engulf some air. The school I attended was a stickler for formality and professionalism, so I … Continue reading What Are Your Fears?

Manifesto For A Better Self-Improvement Movement

“I’m working on my business and going to the gym every day, while you sit on the couch and watch Netflix.  You and I are not alike...”  It’s attitudes like this which make me question my own involvement in the self-improvement movement.  The sheer pomposity and pretentiousness that festers from a number of people dedicated … Continue reading Manifesto For A Better Self-Improvement Movement

The Self-Improvement Guru Is Not Your Friend…

Why Hacks To A Better Life Aren't Working… Following hacks, tricks and a generic written program for a mass audience is all very well.  A person starts with a good intention - to lose weight, save more, be a ‘success’.  Blueprints of someone else’s path might seem like a sure thing to reach your desired … Continue reading The Self-Improvement Guru Is Not Your Friend…

4 Quick Fixes For More Confident Body Language

When meeting someone for the first time – whether it’s going for an interview or going on a date, we are mindful of the first impression we give, whether it’s cleaning ourself up, wearing nice clothing, or even mentally preparing how we want things to go.  But all this time, we’ve been neglecting something really … Continue reading 4 Quick Fixes For More Confident Body Language

The Essential Home Workers Morning Routine

In another episode of “Lessons Coronavirus Lockdown Taught Me…” this week, I focus on the importance of a morning routine.  Yes, if you’ve been reading blogs for a while, you’ve probably seen hundreds of takes on a good morning routine, usually involving nice platitudes like taking time for positive self-talk, gratitude, meditate, but these often … Continue reading The Essential Home Workers Morning Routine

Let’s Get Inspired: Perfect Manifesto Interview

Welcome back... Have you ever wanted to understand the background behind Perfect Manifesto? How about insight into the writing process I carry out to write this blog? Or maybe just read some of my tips, likes and dislikes about blogging? Well I'm delighted to say I've recently had the opportunity to share my insights over … Continue reading Let’s Get Inspired: Perfect Manifesto Interview

3 Wellbeing Trends Impacting Society In The Next Decade

It seems like only yesterday I stepped into my office, for the last time in 2020.  This was actually way back in March, where I had just returned to the office following leave.  On that morning I received an urgent call from my manager (who had already started working at home) telling me when I … Continue reading 3 Wellbeing Trends Impacting Society In The Next Decade

How Confident People Stay Motivated

"How do confident people produce motivation from within?" When people procrastinate on a goal they are working towards, something they commonly ask is  “How do I find more motivation to complete this work?” Having to find motivation seems like the wrong approach when you are talking about something you want to do. It is also … Continue reading How Confident People Stay Motivated

The Importance of Giving Without Expecting Anything in Return…

“A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit...” Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the definition of giving without expecting anything in return. Several years ago my life was not in a good place.  My career was floundering, a relationship had fallen apart and … Continue reading The Importance of Giving Without Expecting Anything in Return…

The Wisdom of Calvin and Hobbes

Calvin and Hobbes was more than your average comic for the newspaper funny pages, but one of the most clever and funny pieces of art ever put to print. Here is some wisdom the comic shares...

Does Nobody Walk Anymore?

Then…  The sun was beating down just before the storm came.  I’d recently failed my driving test, and the last thing I wanted to do was have to walk home in the heavy rain  Dressed for the sun, where I lived was miles away, and my t-shirt was already drenched through.  I decided to bail … Continue reading Does Nobody Walk Anymore?

The Humble Person’s Guide to Hype and Self-Promotion

When it comes to personal attributes, bragging is not a revered trait.  Several years ago I wrote the post How do you handle a bragger?, which has experienced continued traffic over the years, from people I can assume seeking coping strategies to deal with a boastful colleague, relative or friend.  In my own upbringing, I’ve … Continue reading The Humble Person’s Guide to Hype and Self-Promotion