I’ve always been the type of person that needs to be progressing somehow. I panic and get extremely anxious if I’m not doing anything ‘productive’ for a long period of time, I like to feel like I’m always doing something to progress my life or something that’s useful to my […]
Motivation
Staying Motivated During Quarantine
How do you differentiate your days when in quarantine? Does setting daily goals help? Do you have strategies for staying motivated to complete those goals?
Motivation? Even pro athletes need a push
Let’s face it, getting motivated can be tricky. Especially when it could mean getting out of our pyjamas. Motivational gurus and talking heads will preach about how to unlock secrets to push you forward. For the most part it’s white noise signalling the same message – ‘it’s within you, you just […]
Got something to say but don’t know where to start? Here’s how
Even the most practiced writers get the dreaded block at (many) points in their career. Whatever the level you’re at, the fact is there are times when we all need a bit of nudge. I cannot count the times I have gone blank – no words, just noises – when two […]
Your mental health in the pandemic
Your mental health in the pandemic We’re living in strange times right now. Unless you come under the category of being a key or essential worker, chances are that you’re now stuck at home all day and every day for the foreseeable future. Your education and your social life have […]
The anxiety merry-go-round. I want to get off!
When experiencing anxiety, the chest feels tight, shortening breath. Neck muscles tense, strain and lock, the throat feels closed and swallowing becomes a noticeable action. Some people also experience dizziness, fatigue, a burning sensation of the skin. Less energy results in less activity which in some, results in poorer circulation, […]
Celebrities are doing their bit and so can you
We keep hearing how these are unprecedented times. And they are. It’s true that in times of crisis the human condition is laid bare. We are seeing the best and worst of our communities right now. Our key workers are on the front line working tirelessly to ensure our safety, […]
5 top tips for pro bloggers – let’s hear your voice
Getting your first blog out can seem daunting, but it’s not as difficult as it sounds. I had a burning desire to write for a living but I didn’t know how to go about it. I had something to say and didn’t know how to say it. After being a […]
Don’t let imposter syndrome bring you down
Starting a new job and career can be on the most nerve racking experiences one can have in their life no matter how many jobs or career changes you have. For some and even many you may experience what is called as Imposter Syndrome. Don’t worry it’s perfectly curable and […]
Careers shouldn’t just make you money
I want you to answer a question for me, and please give it your honest answer, not for my benefit but for yours. Ok? Here we go. When it comes to picking your career, the profession that will carry you through your life until retirement, have you thought about what […]
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