How can we stop procrastinating?
How can we stop procrastinating? I have just watched a brilliant TED talk by Nic Voge. In it he discusses his views on why we procrastinate, and what we can do to overcome it. He feels it is normal for …
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Why is self-compassion so important?
Why is self-compassion so important? I have just watched a wonderful TED talk by Kristen Neff. In it she explains why treating ourselves with the same kindness we would offer to a friend is really important. Too often we treat …
What are your goals?
What are your goals? Recently I have been looking at the areas of my life that I would like to improve upon. Some of my goals are large and some are small. A lot of them have been on my …
How do you work out your purpose in life?
How do you work out your purpose in life? I recently finished a book about the Japanese concept of ikigai, which approximately translates as “the happiness of always being busy”. I thought this was a very powerful idea, as it …
What key skills are needed for self-employment?
What key skills are needed for self-employment? I have spent a good deal of time weighing up my options recently. I have conducted a lot of self-analysis, to honestly evaluate my motivation, and to assess whether I truly have the …
How do I know I am doing the right thing?
How do I know I am doing the right thing? As someone who feels I need to constantly seek approval from others, I have a hard time working out if I am making the right decision. So how can you …
How can I stop procrastinating?
How can I stop procrastinating? I don’t have a problem coming up with ideas for how to improve my situation. Instead, I seem to have a problem putting my ideas into practice. It’s almost as though I want to put …