Sunday Reflections is a week note series where I share observations and learnings from all parts of my life in short snippet format. This weeks reflections discusses making new years resolutions, the types there are, and what I would focus on to achieve them.
What’s With All the Short-Term Challenges?
Although not unique to January, the new year does inspire an influx of challenges designed to push you to your limits over a short period of time. Whether it's 30 press-ups in 30 day, not touching the booze for a month or WordPress's very own Bloganuary going all in with a high amount of effort on a daily basis is a recipe for injury and/or burnout. There is another way, which this post explains...
The Lost Boy (Part Two)
The actions of yesterday, shape what your life is today. Reflections on the decision 10 years ago that would change my life forever.
Merry Christmas 2023
A post wishing a Happy Christmas to the readers of Perfect Manifesto, and a rare poem from James.
The Lost Boy (Part One)
When I first became an adult, I never imagined this is where I’d be at 12 years later watching new year celebrations in my parents’ house. Where was the adventure? The good times? The romance? I didn't want to sit back and watch my life go past. The 1st January 2014 was a special day. It was the time I decided to strike back against my dissatisfaction and be accountable.
Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023!
In this post I reflect back on my progress during 2022 and discuss what my priorities are for 2023.
How To Set New Year Resolutions (You Can Stick To)
As we welcome another New Year, it will be a time many people will reflect on their life and what they have done over the past year, deciding how they can change it for the better going forward. New Year’s resolutions are the perfect opportunity to sit down and write a list of all the things … Continue reading How To Set New Year Resolutions (You Can Stick To)
8 Nice Things You Can Do To Make People Feel Welcome At Your Gym This New Year
Happy New Year! For those of you who are regulars at the gym, you probably are warming up to let out a collective sigh in anticipation of the gyms becoming overcrowded as January welcomes the latest cohort of new members inspired to sign-up so that they can get fit and in shape for a new … Continue reading 8 Nice Things You Can Do To Make People Feel Welcome At Your Gym This New Year
How To Be A Better Human in 2021
A key value of mine is the great pleasure taken from making the life of others better. But my relationship with people can vary, dependent how they treat me. When I worked in a library I was in a role on a standard minimum wage, working inconvenient shifts, no prospect – but the customers made … Continue reading How To Be A Better Human in 2021
Happy Christmas (New Beginnings)
Rebirth... In many cultures this time of year is special because it marks the end of an annual cycle, another reborn year arriving coming into gradual sunnier days. As you enjoy festivities over the next week, try and do some of the following as you prepare to exit 2020 Reflect… Be grateful for the good … Continue reading Happy Christmas (New Beginnings)
Take the opportunity
Take the opportunity As a Project Manager, the role requires the identification and management of risk. Risk has connotations of being a bad, a quick Google search on dictionary definitions describing risk says: "a situation involving exposure to danger." and: "expose (someone or something valued) to danger, harm, or loss." Both have a negative spin, … Continue reading Take the opportunity
Happy New Year! Now here is why you won’t achieve your resolution…
Happy New Year! Now here is why you won't achieve your resolution... 1st January, the time of year when things feel samey after the merriments of the holiday season. The New Year hangover kicks in, and I'm not talking about the one caused by drink, but the feeling of nothing happening, nothing changing... The month … Continue reading Happy New Year! Now here is why you won’t achieve your resolution…
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