May 11Member-onlyWriting clarifies thinkingWrite without rules — edit for clarity — I recently read an article on this exact topic. I found it interesting and informative, and I realised I have been utilising this process for several years now. I deliver training on various subjects, and I use writing to help me to solidify my thinking. Solidify thinking and organise ideas Often I have done a…Writing2 min read
Feb 10Member-onlyThanks, but no thanks, I'm not reading your opinion on statins!I do not take medical advice from random people on the internet. — Several months ago, I wrote an opinion piece on how taking medication for a chronic condition is part of my self-care. Some kind soul read my essay and commented on why I might not need statins. After some polite back and forth, this person linked me to a piece they…Opinion3 min read
Feb 8Member-onlyThe Great DisconnectGet off your computer and get a life — she says from her laptop. I know, I know, I also roll my eyes at people who extol getting away from electronics whilst they are hopelessly addicted to said electronics. It is not unusual for me to have two laptops, my…Distraction5 min read
Feb 1Member-onlyI have no spiritualityI don't even know what it means? Recently I attended a wellness webinar that I found insightful. As a result, a habit I am have started to track daily is my mental health/wellness. I am connecting with myself in the following areas: · Happiness · Physical · Mental · Emotional …Spirituality3 min read
Jan 30Member-onlyWriters must writeand why I don’t write as much as I aim to! To call myself a writer, I must write! For much of the last quarter of 2021, I struggled to write every day. …Writing Life3 min read
Jan 29Member-onlyHow to improve your emotional wellbeingTrack what matters I have been trying to track my mental health daily. One of the areas I am aiming to be more aware of and in control of is my emotional wellbeing. …Self Awareness3 min read
Jan 28Member-onlyWriting about writer’s block to overcome writer’s block.It’s not often I feel stuck with writing. Generally, I have loads of ideas and just sit down and write. I don’t worry about whether people want to read what I have written or not — I do that when I come back and edit what has been created. …Writers Block3 min read
Jan 27Member-onlyFailure is a legitimate option!When we fail, we learn and grow. — This morning I had a nice lazy ride with a buddy. We went late, did only 19km and finished with a coffee. My friend like me paints on the weekends to relax. She is a high performer at work and struggles to destress during the week. …Growth Mindset3 min read
Jan 11Member-onlyProductivity begets productivityThe secret to getting things done is to do things… — This weekend, I wanted to wash a boat, paint three pictures, write five articles, and maybe spend some time on my two novels. Given my slack week, I tried to get some stuff done this weekend. …Productivity2 min read
Nov 4, 2021Member-onlyMeasure what mattersHow is your mental health? Mine is not great. — Track what is important to you Last year I came across the saying ‘you measure what matters.’ At the time, I was trying to get a handle on my finances. With that as my guide, I tried to make a weekly commitment to track my budget. I still do a…Mental Health3 min read
