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
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?
I Read Every Day for a Year.
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.
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?
Regaining a Sense of Control
Hi you! Have you ever felt like life is running on autopilot, with your days filled with tasks you have to do rather than things you want to do? If that resonates, you're not alone. This Thursday, I’m sharing a quick exercise that helped me feel more in control and intentional with my time. In … Continue reading Regaining a Sense of Control
The Sunk-Cost Fallacy: Your Energy Is Not Lost
Last week, I wrote about the Quitting Framework by Steven Bartlett, commenting on both the simplicity of the framework and a thought-provoking statement: "Quitting is for winners." The essence is that strategic, well-considered quitting can improve your life, especially when hardships aren't leading you toward your goals. While writing about the value of strategic quitting, … Continue reading The Sunk-Cost Fallacy: Your Energy Is Not Lost
Quitting Is Not For Losers, Quitting Is For Winners.
Sometimes, no matter how much you shift your mindset or push through difficulties, a project just doesn’t get better. Instead of energizing you, it drains you and stifles your growth. Recognizing this is crucial for your resilience and life balance. It’s time to make a bold decision—quit! I first learned about the Quitting Framework of … Continue reading Quitting Is Not For Losers, Quitting Is For Winners.
Sunday Reflection: How Will You Make 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
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
Itching for Growth 