Things to inspire or to motivate
You, have the power to change anything you want in your life. That’s right, you do. No one else holds that control. While others can influence you, the choice is always up yours. The first step is always the hardest. It’s normal to have self-doubt, to think about all the what if’s. Whatever you decide […]
There is this Leunig cartoon that I just absolutely love. What are you doing? I’m using my device. What is your device? The sky is my device. Do you need to recharge it? No it recharges me. Every year when spring rolls around this is how I feel. After what feels like a lifetime of […]
My parents always told me that I was free to do whatever I wanted, but I was not free of the consequences of my decisions. Now that I’m a parent I’ve said the same thing to my kids. Yet, I tell my kids that their decisions affect not only them but those around them. We have […]
Do you remember the first time you had to give a public speech in front of your class? You properly felt really uncomfortable, nervous, scared and properly quite unsure of yourself. There is no denying that that’s how I would have felt. These feelings are ok and totally normal. Now think back to when you […]
Have you ever had one of those days where you just feel so unmotivated you don’t want to do anything, not even adult? Yeah, I’m hearing you, I’ve had a few of those days. Then there are days where the motivation hits you like the first coffee for the day, and everything is full steam […]
Every year on January 1st, the majority of the population will set New Year’s Resolutions. By February 1st, many have failed or given up. It’s not for lack of trying. Most people aren’t taught how to set goals, and then action them. You can read about goal setting here. When I set a goal, I […]
Dear 10k distance, you and are just aren’t getting along. I think it’s time we break up. Having just run a 10km club event, and missing out on a personal best time of a sub 47min, I was feeling defeated. Sure there were factors; Not feeling 100% It being warmer than expected Rolling Hills Going out […]
We all have skills. Whether it’s painting, cooking, language, we all have something that we are particularly good at. The first time we try something new, we aren’t very good at it. Sure there are some people that take on new tasks like a duck to water, others have to work hard at it. Like […]
If you have kids, you will have experienced the “But Why?” some time in your life. Annoying, yes. Maybe you were one of those kids that ask “Why”, all the time. Kayla, my tween is a questioner. She will ask a BAZILLION questions. Up until recently, this use to really peeve me off. Realising that […]
Have you ever watched a baby learn to walk? They never get it first go. Babies don’t suddenly wake up one day and go “I’m going to walk today”. No, they will crawl, roll or bum shuffle around, for weeks and months. Once they get the hang of that, you’ll then notice them pulling themselves […]