We can be our own worst critics. No matter how hard you work and how big you dream, chances are the gremlins in the back of your mind are always pulling you down. They will tell you that you're not good enough, that you can't do that, and sometimes that you're just plain stupid. Now [...]
We live in a noisy world. No matter where we turn we're forced to deal with messages, news, advertisements, other people's opinions, judgements, and so on coming at us from every direction. We carry around these devices that are constantly making noise - both literal and metaphysical - and with every tone we take in [...]
You know that iconic scene from Love Actually - one of the best films of all time, don't fight me on it - about Joni Mitchell? Emma Thompson's character is listening to Joni Mitchell while wrapping presents, and is explaining to her bastard of a husband (no, I'll never get over it) played by Alan [...]
I haven't wanted to write on this blog for a long time because I've disappointed myself. Like many others, I went into 2020 with goals and exciting plans for the year ahead - all of which have either disappeared or taken a backseat in the light of current events. One of these goals was my [...]
If you've been to this blog within the past couple of weeks then you will know a big focus of 2020 for me is money. I want to use this year to get back on my feet when it comes to money and ensure that I'm saving more than I spend. Even though it's only [...]
My last post was an announcement about the project I'm going to be working on in 2020. Now, this may seem a bit early to be announcing things for the new year, but a no buy is something I've been considering for ages. I finally decided to stop beating around the bush and actually commit [...]
I have hinted a few times in my most recent posts, but I have spending the past few days days planning the project I'll be working on in 2020 and I'm ready to share it. I'm going to be doing a year long no buy throughout 2020. That sentence feels stupidly scary to type out [...]
I've been getting myself ready for the new year even though we haven't reached Christmas yet. I really want to get my head screwed on for 2020 so I can make it a true fresh start - it is the start of a new decade after all! To get myself into the place I want [...]
If you have been to this blog recently, you will know that I'm kind of on a journey to change my life. That sounds very grand and dramatic, but it's something I'm constantly doing. I'm currently trying to work on my health, my routine and my finances. Some people may call what I'm currently working on [...]
Christmas hasn't even arrived, yet feels as though everyone is already preparing for the new year. If you're like me - nerdy, an organisation fanatic and (alright I'll admit it) a bit of a perfectionist - then this time of year can be so much fun. There's nothing better than a fresh start and the [...]
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