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 do we procrastinate?
Why do we procrastinate? I have just watched this hilarious TED talk by Tim Urban, and I think he really hits the nail on the head. I can certainly identify with the characters he describes. If you want a light …
Could I be an original thinker?
Could I be an original thinker? I love this TED talk by Adam Grant, which takes a look at the habits of original thinkers. They are the people who come up with creative ideas, and then put them into action. …
How can I become more productive?
How can I become more productive? I have often noticed that I spend a lot of my time daydreaming. I also spend a lot of time planning, rather than actually doing, things on my to-do list. Although I seem to …
How do I silence the inner critic?
How do I silence the inner critic? You know the one. You’re feeling all motivated, and ready to go ahead with your resolutions. But something keeps making you put things off. You have a little nagging voice in your head …
Why should I practice mindfulness?
Why should I practice mindfulness? It’s a very stressful time for everybody at the moment. I have had to stop myself watching the news because I find it so overwhelming. I have taken a bit of control back, and I …
How can I learn to say no to people?
How can I learn to say no to people? I have struggled with this dilemma for years. I am a people pleaser, and I hate conflict. There is also something so very British about having a stiff upper lip, not …
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 …
What are the most important things in life?
What are the most important things in life for you? I realised recently that I hadn’t done a mental audit of my own values for a long time. It turns out that these can change quite dramatically over time, so …