The First Step

In this post I reflect on taking the first step, and after taking an absence due to recovering from surgery, how this advice is helping me return back to blogging.

Knowing Your Limits In A World Telling You to Want More

In this post we look at setting limits. It's important that everyone has a limit to look after your physical, mental and spiritual health. Limits let you know what you want, avoid feeling insecure and comparing yourself to others. Read on to appreciate the importance of setting plans to live the life you want to live - not the one others tell you you should be living.

Reasons to be Grateful

In this post I reflect on gratitude. What are the reasons to make yourself grateful for who you are, what you have, and adjust your mindset so you're prepared to take on the challenges and problems of each day.

You’re Approaching Tasks Wrong

40 years on this planet and I've only just realised this When it comes to approaching tasks it's better to take a systematic approach, rather than being focused on reaching the top. In this post I share how I've changed my mind on how I approach goals, tasks and everything with the end in mind.

Recognising You’re Enough in a World Telling You to Want More

In this post we look at how the world keeps telling you to want more (even if you don't need it). You'll hear advice on the importance of avoiding comparison with others, and knowing your limits for "enough"

Following In The Footsteps Of Giants

…or... How am I supposed to live up to the expectations of an exceptionally successful predecessor? In this post you will understand what you need to do when expected to live up to the expectations set by a predecessor

The Internal Struggle Of Living Up To Greatness

What happens when you reach the peak of greatness? How are you supposed to surpass a major success? In this post we will look at some of my recent challenges face from writing a blog post, the feeling of being overwhelmed to keep up to the standard, and how to keep up and handle the pressure of greatness!

When it All Goes Wrong: Lessons from a Failed Project

Over the last five years I’ve worked hard for my company.  When I started, my role was performing lots of mundane tasks like ensuring the photocopier paper was fully stacked.  Yes, these jobs were crap only because some lazy guy in management didn’t want to get his hands dirty when he went for his printout.  … Continue reading When it All Goes Wrong: Lessons from a Failed Project

It’s Okay To Relax

When I first got into self-improvement, I would always treat myself harshly if I took a night off to spend time on any activity deemed “unproductive” (i.e not contributing towards achieving an end goal). In these times my mind would fill itself with uncompassionate thoughts “How could you take a night off?  Your life is … Continue reading It’s Okay To Relax

Don’t Look Back

My youngest has become quite boisterous recently...  Even when she was immobile you could see by the fire in her eyes she was going to be a handful, so when she finally figured out the mechanics behind crawling, there was no stopping her, she wants to go everywhere, including up the stairs.  As a father … Continue reading Don’t Look Back

Better By The Day

My daughters are my motivation role models. I’ve had the pleasure of watching them lie on the floor crying in frustration at not being able to move, to working their way to being able to move so fast, you can't even take your eyes off them for a second in the event they take a … Continue reading Better By The Day

What Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Teaches About Personal Growth

I managed to watch the latest movie in Kevin Smith’s View Askewniverse – Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. When I was younger, I was a massive fan of Kevin Smith’s work. I bought the spin-off comics and even on my first visit to a America, went on a mission scouring stores to find the Clerks … Continue reading What Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Teaches About Personal Growth