Where’s the year going? ⏳ We’re now two months into 2021. Wow. This month was a rocky one for many personal reasons. I don’t feel good, I haven’t been as productive as I’d like you to believe, and am lacking in the motivation department right now…
Wellness spotlight 🔍 I’ve been writing all year so far. There’s been a variety of topics: Adventure , Fitness , Goals , Productivity , Web development , Wellness . What I write seems to reflect how I’m feeling. I’ve recently written a few Wellness …
And breathe … 🧘🏼 I’ve started using breathing techniques for relaxation and stress relief, and also for performance optimisation within my training. You may have heard of Wim Hof and the Wim Hof method of breathing techniques. Wim is also known a…
This is bad, but … 💭 I’m not a fan of journaling my thoughts and feelings. I’m not keen on the idea of counselling, and of talking about my feelings. I know that’s probably not the greatest attitude to have, but I have my own ways of dealing with …
Time is already flying … ⏳ We’re one month into 2021. Wow. I’ve never known the start of the year to move so fast, whilst simultaneously seeming to be filled with not that much at all. What a blur. Despite having to stay inside for the majority of…
Visualisation 🤩 The formation of a mental image. Visualisation techniques can help with: Motivating & inspiring Boosting confidence Improving performance Increasing focus Reducing stress and anxiety Reducing depression Visualising yourself in a s…
The balancing act 🧗🏼♂️ I’ve been pretty relaxed this year so far, for me. I’ve not been exercising (much) yet, I’ve settled into a slight change of role at work, and due to being stuck inside for the majority of the time, not had that much more goin…
Forcing it 👨💻 I was forcing myself to write today, but why? I certainly didn’t commit to writing every day in my second article of the year, “ I’m going to write more - for a bit ” , but it’s becoming a habit , and I’ve been enjoying it so far. …
Experimentation 🧪 I do a lot of little experiments in life to see how I can optimise and improve my productivity, wellness, discipline, lifestyle, relationships, diet, and training. Previous mini social experiments I’ve tried on myself are: A vegan…
A critical analysis of what you shouldn’t do 🙈 Yesterday I ran a half marathon because I was bored . Unsupported 1 and unprepared. That’s not a good idea. I’ll repeat my disclaimer from yesterday: Don’t do as I do Training (lack of) I neglected…
Read “Everything wrong with my unprepared half marathon” (3 minutes)
How bored were you!? 🤪 That may sound like clickbait, but it isn’t. I actually did this today. Check it on my Strava profile. Was it really because I was bored? Perhaps. Stressed, frustrated, anxious - those as well. But at times during that ru…
Read “I ran a half marathon because I was bored” (2 minutes)
Bank your successes 💪🏻 A “Success Savings Account” is the concept of “banking” your daily successes and keeping them tucked away for when you need them most, in times of negativity or criticism. I was reminded of this idea whilst listening to The…