I was asked a long time ago if I was creative. I responded with a short and succinct, 'No'. The question stuck with me for a while because I really wanted to become creative. I just didn’t think it was possible. I had always thought that being creative was something that you were born with,...
It’s 7 am in the morning. I’ve finished at the gym and I’m writing this article in my kitchen, sitting down at the table with a hot cup of coffee (Nespresso of course). My brain is switched on and I’m stress-free, completely organised and ready to take on the day. Why...
If you’re like me, you may have found yourself starting a piece of writing in first person, then halfway through naturally gravitating into a third person view for no particular reason. I’ve learnt that this is perfectly okay and extremely common in writing especially earlier on....
Morning routines are so powerful in living an intentional life. They create discipline, balance and boundaries that set you up for success. In looking at some of the most successful people, what they all have in common is a morning routine. They are all unique in their own way. For example,...
Indecision costs us time, energy and resources. We are already overwhelmed with the reasoning and figuring out how we should do things, rather than taking action. Our ability to make a decision and act on it is what drives productivity and effectiveness. If we don't know how to make decisions, it...
Imagine this scenario. You've decided to go on a 4km run with the aim of not stopping. You've made the halfway mark and start to slow down. You're into the third kilometre and start to struggle to push your body to make the distance. Your muscles are fatiguing and you’re ready to give up....