“You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make.” – Gordon B. Hinckley. I’ve always been fascinated by what people are willing to sacrifice, or not sacrifice, in order to get ahead in life. I’ve come across many people who have big dreams and big goals, but don’t necessarily have the stomach to do what it takes. There are certain things which I’m absolutely not willing to sacrifice and those include my health, happiness, peace, family (and a handful of close friends I consider to be family), my values and morals. However, there […]

Career

November 19, 2019

What I’m Willing To Sacrifice To Get Ahead

How to Master Mid-Year Motivation & Achieve Your Goals. “We must all suffer from one of two pains: The pain of discipline or the pain of regret.” – Jim Rohn The first half of 2019 is well and truly over. So the question is, how are you tracking against the goals that you set at the beginning of the year? Are you on track to achieving your goals, or did they fall over somewhere between January and July? I’m a big believer in taking time out on a regular basis to review and reset my priorities and goals. If you haven’t achieved what you wanted to in the first half […]

Career

August 4, 2019

How To Master Mid-Year Motivation & Achieve Your Goals

Motivation

5 Things I Do To Get Myself Out Of A Slump. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time” – Thomas A. Edison. I always try to remain positive and to see the best in every situation, but that doesn’t mean to say that I never get worn down. Sometimes, life itself is exhausting and we just need to take some much needed time out to decompress and destress. For those of you who have read about my daily routine, you would know that I am up at 5am, hit the gym and work on my own […]

Career, Personal Development

March 31, 2019

5 Things I Do To Get Myself Out Of A Slump

Strategies for Managing Stress & Information Overwhelm. “Pressure can burst a pipe, or pressure can make a diamond.”- Robert Horry I am a self-proclaimed perfectionist. I pride myself on delivering a high standard of work and like to say ‘yes’ to taking on new challenges and opportunities. Whilst this characteristic can often act as a great motivator, it often results in me burning the candle at both ends. A demanding and stressful full-time job, managing my blog, working on on personal projects and the demands of daily life have often left me feeling stressed, exhausted and overwhelmed. Managing stress and overwhelm in everyday life is vital for maintaining your overall […]

Organisation, Personal Development, Wellness

February 22, 2019

My Best Strategies For Managing Stress & Information Overwhelm

Stress

How To Deal With Debbie Downer. “Let go of the people who dull your shine, poison your spirit and bring you drama. Cancel your subscription to their issues.”- Steve Maraboli. Debbie Downer. I remember the time where she took the liberty of showing up and entering my space. There was that time she showed up at work. And at a dinner party. Oh and there was that time I could hear her behind me as I was standing in the Monday morning coffee line. Who is Debbie Downer you ask? Debbie Downer refers to someone who frequently adds bad news and negative feelings to a social setting, bringing down the […]

Relationships

February 9, 2019

How To Deal With Debbie Downer & Live Positively

Settle

How to Say No Gracefully. “I can’t tell you the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone” – Ed Sheeran.  The safety demonstration on any airline, on any flight route, will explicitly instruct you to do one thing – to put your own mask on before you help others. I believe this same philosophy applies to anything in life. If we don’t put ourselves first and manage our own physical and mental wellbeing, how are we going to give our best to anyone else? There are a few disciplines and practices I’ve put in place to look after myself. A big part of this […]

Personal Development, Relationships

January 28, 2019

How to Say No Gracefully

Howe to Say No Gracefully

Why I’m Happy Despite All The Challenges I’ve Faced.   “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it”- Charles R. Swindoll.  For those of you who have followed my blog for some time now, you may know that 2018 was one of the most difficult and challenging years for me yet. Nothing, and I mean… nothing went according to plan. My plans to move overseas came to a screeching holt for reasons beyond my control. I dealt with failure and rejection both personally and professionally. I began to question what I was doing with my life.  I’ve spent some time speaking with various people […]

Personal Development

January 12, 2019

WHY I’M HAPPY DESPITE THE CHALLENGES I’VE FACED

Happy

How To Push Forward You’re Feeling Overwhelmed or Unfocused. “Where focus goes, energy flows”- Tony Robbins.  “Being overwhelmed is often as unproductive as doing nothing and is far more unpleasant. Being selective- doing less- is the path of productive. Focus on the important few and ignore the rest”- Tim Ferriss. I recently read Tim Ferris’ book Tribe of Mentors, and it was packed full of tools, tactics and habits from 130+ of the world’s top performers. From iconic entrepreneurs, to elite athletes, from artists to billionaire investors, their short profiles contained knowledge and wisdom to help answer some of life’s most challenging questions, achieve extraordinary results and transform your life. […]

Personal Development, Wellness

December 16, 2018

How To Push Forward When You Feel Overwhelmed Or Unfocused

Overwhelmed

5 Powerful Reasons I Started My Own Personal Development Journey “Commit yourself to lifelong learning. The most valuable asset you’ll ever have is your mind and what you put into it”- Brian Tracy. “I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious” Albert Einstein. Investing in my personal development has been one of the most powerful and worthwhile investments I’ve made. I always used to play it safe and follow a path that was prescribed for me. The only way I saw to define success was to get good grades, go to university and get a good job. But I’ve come to realise that there is so much more […]

Personal Development

December 8, 2018

5 Powerful Reasons I Started My Personal Development Journey

Personal Development

5 Effective Ways I Stay On Top Of Life Admin. Life Admin. It’s one of those buzz words that constantly gets thrown around, yet something we rarely seem to stay on top of. The endless list of bills to pay, appointments to make and errands to run constantly seems to grow. So why is it that we can never seem to get on top of our life admin? Well, research shows that the average adult carries our 109 life admin task per year. A significant portion of our time is now spent completing mundane tasks such as sorting out car insurance, changing bank accounts, booking appointments and completing tax returns. Between balancing a demanding […]

Organisation

December 1, 2018

5 Effective Ways I Stay On Top Of Life Admin

Life Admin

5 Lessons From Jim Rohn On How To Achieve Anything You Want “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse”- Jim Rohn.  Jim Rohn was America’s foremost business philosopher. Widely recognised as a personal development legend, Jim Rohn possessed the unique ability to bring extraordinary insights to ordinary principles and events. Whilst he passed away many years ago, his success philosophies and influence continue to have worldwide impact. As someone who dedicates a significant portion of their time to personal development, it’s no surprise that Jim Rohn’s philosophies and principles are something which have shaped and influenced my mindset and behaviour. […]

Career, Personal Development

November 25, 2018

5 Lessons From Jim Rohn On How To Achieve Anything You Want

Jim Rohn

The 3 Steps I Took To Take Control of My Life. “If you don’t turn your life into a story, you just become a part of someone else’s story.”- Terry Pratchett. “If someone isn’t what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own”- Paulo Coelho. I have always been the kind of person who has aimed to meet, and exceed, other people’s expectations. I have always prided myself on certain qualities, such as keeping peace and harmony amongst my professional and social circles and saying ‘yes’ only not […]

Personal Development

November 18, 2018

3 Steps I Took To Take Control Of My Life

Control of Life- Boss in Heels