We all do it. We’re at a public event – a concert say – and we’re hyperaware of what others around us are doing. How they’re acting, who they’re with, but also – what do they think of me? Feeling comfortable in your own skin … Continue reading You’ll never see them again…
You think it’s going to be forever. That it’s written in stone and that’s just how it is. And then it’s all over in a flash.
The future looks uncertain.
That relationship, that job, that opportunity – just up in smoke.
So how do you deal with it?
Simple really. You control the one thing in life that you can control. You.
In Hamilton they sing that and it’s never been more true. When all about you are losing their heads, keep yours.
Look at the bigger picture. Identify how you can pivot not only to survive, but also to thrive!
Change brings uncertainty, but it also brings a whole new world of opportunities. Opportunities that you were unlikely to need to experience before.
Take stock. Be aware of how others are reacting, but do not rely on their reactions to influence or define your own.
You control you. Take control.
We all do it when we meet new people. We slap on a big smile, engage with conversation and tell jokes like we’ve got a Netflix special in the pipeline. In short, we become the best version of ourselves. But what about when we meet … Continue reading Being Better for our Best
We’ve all been there: Stood in front of an audience Stepping up to the free-throw line Placing the ball on the penalty spot And the question pops into your head… What if this goes wrong? Our minds are powerful things! They have the power to … Continue reading Fear of Feeling Failure
The one tying you to your past accomplishments, your past efforts and your past abilities. You’ve moved on. You’ve grown. Move forwards! Being creatures of habit we’re tied to the idea of seeking comfort and maintaining it once we’ve achieved it. “Stay in your lane” … Continue reading Break the Band!
If you’re not willing to believe in yourself, how can you expect anyone else to? There’s no denying that we live in a society where people are desperate to find fault in each other. Faults that are designed to undermine the efforts and achievements that … Continue reading Self-Doubt is Self-Doom!
We’re spreading ourselves too thinly, always trying to do many things all at once. Scrolling whilst watching. Emailing whilst doing deep work. Responding to the now at the expense of the future. So how do we regain that focus in a world that rewards immediacy? … Continue reading Focus for Furtherment
How do you know when enough is enough? When what you’re aiming to get has been achieved? When you can now be grateful for what you’ve got? We’re all aspiring to better ourselves and inevitably that leads to bettering ourselves in terms of tangibles too. … Continue reading When is enough, enough?
When you get to a stage where you are able to automatically achieve optimal outcomes, does this create liberation or tedium?
Achieving to the extent of not having to think about the processes required to get to the desired result, demonstrates a mastering of your craft.
But does it feel liberating to no longer have to think about things? Or is it instead tedium-inducing that you are no longer being challenged mentally?
Firstly you have to appreciate that your increased efficiency has come from the dedication of time and effort to hone your craft. The mistakes and hours put in have led to this. Embrace the fact that you’ve mastered it!
But beyond that, realise that you risk stagnating.
We grow when we’re pushed outside of our comfort zones. Mastery leads to comfort. Comfort leads to stagnation.
So what’s next?
Find the next level up and identify where growth can happen.
Reached the management level? What’s the next rung on the ladder?
Achieving X amount of sales? What’s the next scaling option?
Solved all of the problems in your field? Who needs the answers?
If you’ve grown to the limits of your bubble, burst it to create a bigger one!
Comfort gives us an ability to bask in the glory. The glory that comes from knowing that what is asked of us can be provided with ease. Use this skill to now pull others up.
But in doing so, don’t be left behind. Push yourself, especially when it feels that nobody else is doing so.
Push beyond the boundaries and force progress.
Are you sleepwalking through life, doing things as part of a routine without thought? Stuck in the drudgery of it all and seeing time pass without much merit? Let’s have a look at some causes and solutions. Things on autopilot It’s incredibly easy to get … Continue reading Sleepwalking Through Life
What Next? 