Reflecting on a “Bad Year”

In this post I reflect on a "bad year". In a time we've had many annoying, frustrating, and irritating issues, you could let these problems drag you down. In this post I look at how I'm working to get over these challenges, and expressing gratitude for what I do have.

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.

All About You: How Egocentric Bias Is Clouding Your Perspective

Egocentric bias is a cognitive bias hat heavily influences people’s points of view when looking at life. It can interfere as people place to much importance on themselves. This post explores the concept and provides some tips to try and ensure you stay more critical - considering outside perspectives in your thinking.

6 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Twenty

It’s so long since I was anywhere near my twenties, that the digits on my birth certificate are much closer to the forty mark, rather the days of discovery and lack of responsibility.  During those ten years I did a lot of dumb things, some I regret.  But in reflection I also did things I enjoyed, … Continue reading 6 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Twenty

Sharing Dreams and Goals

Apart from writing a blog that discusses some of my dreams and goals, in the real world I have kept many of my goals secret. But why would I do such a thing? Is it because I am embarrassed by what I set?  Or is it because assume that people are quiet negative and take pleasure … Continue reading Sharing Dreams and Goals

Panic attack! …. Death? It’s Funny? ha! ha!

So what next? This week was the first time I missed my weekly deadline since starting Manifesto of Perfection. I am kind of pissed off about it, as the blog always represented my desire to do something constructive and keep accountability of my self-development.  If I get in the habit of missing weekly writings how … Continue reading Panic attack! …. Death? It’s Funny? ha! ha!