Sunday Reflection: What Habit That You Like Have You Neglected in the Past Week?

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?

Sunday Reflection: How Will You Make Space for Creativity?

A man sits on a sofa, writing in a notebook, reflecting in a calm and cozy environment—emphasizing the importance of making space for creativity.

This week, we focused on developing a creative mindset by exploring how curiosity and openness fuel creativity. We discussed practical ways to nurture this, from blocking time in your schedule to setting up an inspiring creative space. We also dove into mindset shifts—embracing curiosity, experimenting without fear of failure, and using routines like Morning Pages. … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: How Will You Make Space for Creativity?

Round-Up: How To Keep Your Creative Energy Flowing

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This week, we explored how to cultivate a creative mindset through a variety of approaches: Weekly Topic Kickoff: Cultivating a Creative Mindset & Blog Update: On Monday, we discussed cultivating a creative mindset, emphasizing curiosity, openness, and consistency in building creative habits. What Does It Mean to Have a Creative Mindset?: Tuesday’s post dove into what a … Continue reading Round-Up: How To Keep Your Creative Energy Flowing

Sunday Reflection: What Is a Challenge You Are Currently Avoiding?

A small child stands at the bottom of a large staircase, symbolizing the challenge of taking the first step towards growth and overcoming obstacles.

We all face challenges that push us outside of our comfort zone. But sometimes, we find ourselves avoiding these challenges altogether. Maybe it's a difficult conversation, a new project that feels overwhelming, or a personal goal that seems out of reach. Take a moment to think about it: What challenge have you been putting off? … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: What Is a Challenge You Are Currently Avoiding?

Sunday Reflection: What Quality Do You Appreciate About Yourself?

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Without stealing away too much of your Sunday, I’d like to encourage you to take a quick break and ask yourself this simple yet powerful question. Better still, take a moment to reflect on at least one quality that you think is good about yourself, and appreciate the fact that you’ve nurtured and developed this … Continue reading Sunday Reflection: What Quality Do You Appreciate About Yourself?

Becoming an Unstoppable Force: Empower Your Life with Resilience and Inner Strength

Woman running on a path at sunrise, with a stylized tidal wave of light and energy flowing behind her, symbolizing self-empowerment and inner strength during trailrunning.

This morning, I laced up my running shoes and set out for my usual trail. About halfway through, I found myself battling the urge to take a walking break. My legs were fine, I was breathing just fine, I just did not feel motivated. The thought of a brief rest grew increasingly tempting. Instead of … Continue reading Becoming an Unstoppable Force: Empower Your Life with Resilience and Inner Strength

Unlock Your Creative Potential with Time Blocking: Boost Creativity and Stay Productive

Bagel and coffee next to a notebook that reads 'Plan Ahead,' symbolizing time management and planning for creative productivity.

Creative pursuits often lose to the seemingly more pressing demands of life. Whether it's work deadlines, household responsibilities, or social commitments, our creative aspirations tend to get pushed aside. Many people can relate to the frustration of wanting to pursue their cherished hobby or inspiring endeavour, yet always running out of time. This reminds me … Continue reading Unlock Your Creative Potential with Time Blocking: Boost Creativity and Stay Productive

Crafting a Ten-Year Vision: How to Map Out a Decade of Personal and Professional Growth

Creating a ten-year vision for your life can be a powerful exercise in both personal and professional growth. Jodie Cook’s Ten-Year Career provides a roadmap for crafting such a vision, encouraging you to think beyond the typical short-term goals and instead focus on a decade-long trajectory. To start, reflect on where you want to be … Continue reading Crafting a Ten-Year Vision: How to Map Out a Decade of Personal and Professional Growth

Beyond The 40-Hour Workweek: How Many Hours Do You Really Need?

So, you're out there job hunting, and every opportunity that comes your way demands the infamous 40-hour work week. Following Matthew Dicks's understanding of time in his enlightening book Someday is Today, this is a weekly commitment of 2,400 minutes, or 144,000 precious seconds. Seconds of your life that you’ll never get back. Tim Ferris, … Continue reading Beyond The 40-Hour Workweek: How Many Hours Do You Really Need?