Perfectionism and burnout live in the same burning house. Perfectionism is on the rise. We're fed over-achieving behaviours as normal ways to function in society every day. We're conditioned to strive for the perfect life, career and even appearance. It can have us going to extreme lengths to achieve unrealistic goals.
Read MoreIt's always a good day to write - even on Friday's, but especially on the 13th day of the month. Here are 13 ways to get out of your own way today. 1. Stop looking at your phone the moment you wake up even through you promised yourself you wouldn't and that this morning would be different
Read More“This is a story about two roads — Should and Must. It’s a pep talk for anyone who’s chosen Should for far too long — months, years, maybe a lifetime — and feels like it’s about time they gave Must a shot” … And so begins The Crossroads of Should and Must by Elle Luna, a blog post on Medium that found me at the start of my journey as a solopreneur back in 2014.
Read MoreBeginners mind is a Buddhist practice that invites you to approach life with eagerness and an open mind, which in turn allows you to be more present and enjoy the moment. Generally, the more we think we know about a topic, the more likely we are to close off to the idea of learning more about it.
Read MoreIf you didn't know; Andy Warhol was more than the pioneer of Pop Art; he was also the master of the personal brand. Over the course of his career, Andy became his art. He discovered the creative power of his fame and toyed with his persona as if he were a living exhibit.
Read MoreFollowing on from my previous post, Less is so much more - reflections for the year ahead, I'm setting some intentions for how I'd like to steer my year creatively to connect with myself more deeply and inspire my inner artistry. This is what I'm bringing to my creative playground in 2023.
Read MoreOut the other side of the festive season, I'm landing into the blank canvas that is 2023 and taking some time to be reflective and set some intentions. Last year was a shift and turning point in how I do a lot of things and I'm keen to take these adjustments and learnings into the year ahead:
Read MorePatti Smith is one of my favourites writers. Her writing is a whole mood; both melancholic and atmospheric and just simply, Patti. My journey with her writing began with her autobiographical, Just Kids. I was mesmerised by her life story and the poetic nuance in which she shared it.
Read MoreHemingway may have put that in his pipe and smoked it, but for a lot of us it seems there's so much more to writing than just doing the damn thing. But is he right? Is most of it just about getting out of our own way?Well, there's only one way to find out - so here's to opening a vein and bleeding for the next 30 days.
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