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?
Self-Improvement and Personal Growth
Why We Sleep At The Time We Do
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
Sunday Reflection: What Does Success Mean To You?
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?
Sunday Reflection: Is A Lack of Execution Holding You Back?
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?
The Art of Seeing Things Differently.
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.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Personality or Character?
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?
Sunday Reflection: Who Can Help You Forward?
In an earlier article this week, I wrote about asking for help, highlighting its importance when you're stuck and how it can improve your relationships. Today, I encourage you to reflect on this question: Who can help you move forward? Think broadly—whether it's work, studies, or personal challenges. Consider who might have the knowledge or … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: Who Can Help You Forward?
The Strength in Vulnerability: Why Asking for Help Is Key to Personal Growth
Asking for help can be incredibly challenging. It exposes vulnerability, forcing us to admit we can't solve something on our own—at least not as quickly or easily as we'd like. There's a discomfort in this, especially if you're used to handling things independently. Personally, I have often taken the solo route to solving a problem … Continue reading The Strength in Vulnerability: Why Asking for Help Is Key to Personal Growth
Sunday Reflection: What Is Something That You Are Still Proud of?
This Sunday, let's just take a moment to think of something you achieved in your past, which still provides you with a sense of pride. Just take a moment and think of something—anything—that still makes you glow with pride. Or perhaps, if that is too demanding, just think of something you achieved that you like … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: What Is Something That You Are Still Proud of?
Reflecting on 100 Days of Blogging.
How It All Started On the third of July this year, I decided it was finally time for something that had been on my mind for a while. I committed to writing and publishing a blog post each day. The reason for this commitment was the influence of books I had read, YouTube creators I … Continue reading Reflecting on 100 Days of Blogging.
Itching for Growth 