passion

Goals (III)

IntroductionAfter almost a decade of studying and living personal development, I’ve come to realise that a lot of the advice (including some of my own!) on making goals is convoluted. This puts many people off and makes it hard for them to achieve their goals. Goal-making doesn’t need to be complicated. I’ll walk you throughContinue reading “Goals (III)”

Root Cause

My experience of depression. (Hint-it is not a chemical imbalance…) It is now understood that there are many causes of depression, not just the standard (“it’s a biological”/”It’s a chemical imbalance in your brain”). Although I knew it deep down, I have only recently established the root cause of the depression I experience. While biologicalContinue reading “Root Cause “

Passion Part 2

Where to start? Excuses If anyone wondered what happened to me, I have been on somewhat of a journey over the last few months. I disappeared for a while, my excuse to myself was an inability to produce anything of quality due to a lack of available time and energy but I now see thatContinue reading “Passion Part 2”

Apathy

For the past few weeks I have mostly been feeling nothing. Not happy, not sad. Just…nothing…
For a person with depression, this could be seen as a positive, as it looks stable, even manageable, but for me it is a dangerous path.

Change

If you want to thrive, you must first survive. To achieve these outcomes, you must first be willing to adapt. There is no growth without change. If you do not adapt you will get stuck or left behind.

Dreams

See “Time management” for productivity and efficiency tips. Background When I was younger, I had big dreams and I was uncompromising on achieving these. I did not like the idea of being tied down to a single job or debt-forced to work, unable to take risks, fearful of losing the ability to pay a mortgageContinue reading “Dreams”

Triggers and Tools

Actionable steps that have helped me improve my mood:
1. Recognise triggers
2. Develop tools
3. Choose how to spend time wisely
4. Be present

Think about the last time you spoke to someone who was passionate about something. Their whole face lights up, you can see the fire in their eyes, they have a sparkle…Doors open to people who are passionate about what they do.