When I’m anxious or afraid, it has a noticeable effect on how I show up in the world – I do less of it. Fear is a paralysing force; I tend to contract or retreat from the world and others when anxious. I wilt a little, and the worst thing is it becomes a habit. […]
Art of Anxiety and Fear
I suffer anxiety, but as a writer and artist, I don’t often find unpleasant emotions the sources of inspiration. I prefer to look at and dwell on beauty and ideas. When I feel fear, I feel physically sick; it’s no so much racing thoughts but the physical sensations that make it so uncomfortable. A couple […]
A darker side to Minimalism?
I take particular pride in not owning a lot of stuff; for a lifestyle I try to be a minimalist. Yet, I’ve learned there’s a dark side to this attitude and practice. I don’t like to own unnecessary baggage or spend frivolously; it helps with the housework, bank balance and the planet. Minimalism, like any […]
The most important app you will ever use
In pursuit of personal and professional growth we seek out the tools work best, apps, hacks, procedures to use to get stuff done and avoid procrastination. We try many of them, but in that search for the perfect tool, we forget the most essential and complex app we have …. our mind. Indeed this search […]
Mastery is effortless, mysterious
In our quest for excellence and success, we look to the master of our chosen craft. With a mixture of envy and interest, we want to know how they do what they do. We read their books, watch their tutorials, pour over their advice looking for the nuggets that will lead us to their greatness. […]
When you need support more than advice
‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together’ African Proverb When faced with a problem, we will do the obvious thing and find some advice, usually online. It’s easy it obvious, and it’s sometimes the wrong thing you need. Whilst advice can help with such stress, it’s […]