It shouldn’t be hard to picture this scenario: a couple of months ago, you committed to a project. Maybe it’s work-related, a hobby, or something you’re doing to help someone out. In the past few days—or maybe even weeks—doubts have started to creep in. Do I actually want to do this? Should I pursue this … Continue reading Quit or Keep Going? Dealing with the Uncertainty
This Sunday, I invite you to ponder this question with me: What are you working towards? Recently, while powering through the seventh season of the TV series Dexter, I found myself asking: What am I doing? The activity, which had occupied multiple evenings that week, didn't contribute to what I want to achieve personally. While … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: What Are You Working Towards?
This question originates from my own experience. In the past week I neglected two writing habits I have: Journaling: I usually take five minutes a day for some stream-of-conscious journaling. Blog Articles: I aim to write 2-3 articles per week for this blog. While I can think of all kinds of reasons to justify why … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: What Habit That You Like Have You Neglected in the Past Week?
When left to your own devices, with no obligations the next morning, what time do you naturally go to bed? While I’ve managed to establish a steady rhythm for myself, waking up between 6:00 and 7:30 most days, it’s far from my natural tendency. If given the choice, I drift off sometime after 12:30 a.m.—and … Continue reading Why We Sleep At The Time We Do
The book I was reading this week asked me the question: what does success mean to you? And I really liked it, so I would like to reflect on this with you today 🌟 The reason I liked the question is because it acknowledged that a successful life is not the same for everyone. More … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: What Does Success Mean To You?
In September 2023 it was time to get some structure back into my life. I had finished all my university courses, got into a graduation project that did not go according to plan at all, stopped the project and spent over a month in uncertainty over my next project. When my partner went away for … Continue reading I Read Every Day for a Year.
In the book The 12 Week Year, the authors argue that most people do not achieve what they want to achieve because of a lack of consistent execution. People often know ways to achieve the goal they are after, but simply do not have a consistent practice to achieve their goals. Hence the reflection question … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: Is A Lack of Execution Holding You Back?
Every time a loud motorcycle, scooter, or fat bike speeds past me too closely, I feel annoyed, convinced the drivers enjoy startling people. But just a few days ago, a man drove by on a scooter, whooping as he passed. Once again I was startled. Initially, I felt my usual irritation. Yet, I caught myself … Continue reading The Art of Seeing Things Differently.
Have you ever been so deeply engaged in something that you lost track of time? Moments like these are often called “flow” experiences, where your mind and body become fully immersed in an activity, and everything else seems to fade into the background. When was the last time you felt fully immersed in an activity? … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: When Were You Last Absorbed?
Recently I started reading the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. The purpose of the book is to help people lead lives of personal effectiveness, influence and collaboration, by focusing on habits that foster true character development rather than surface-level success. That's a mouthful, so let me dissect! Covey starts his book … Continue reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Personality or Character?
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