Mar 15Let it goIn the past couple of years, I have needed to wear glasses more often when I read. And despite my best attempts to ignore this fact, I must now admit I cannot see even text messages on my phone without glasses. I have two pairs, one I keep in my…2 min read2 min read
Mar 13Rise againSpend any time scrolling through inspirational and motivational quotes, and it won’t be long before something from Confucius pops up. And the one that caught my attention today was this little peach:- Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Quotes speak differently…2 min read2 min read
Mar 6Inner WorkI believe that walking in the countryside and a personal development journey have a lot of similarities. So I often use hiking metaphors to help people understand a personal development journey. So in this blog, I will use a walking metaphor to talk about “Inner Work.” Sometimes life can feel…3 min read3 min read
Feb 20My TruthI have always tried to be honest and open in these blogs. As I have said many times, primarily, they have been a place for me to experiment and explore my own development journey, and the blogs have allowed me to get more comfortable with what I do share. The…4 min read4 min read
Feb 8Twice a dayWhat I share in this blog may help you if you struggle to keep to a regular exercise routine. This year I decided to do more cardio in the form of walking/running. I wanted to ensure every day I got some cardio in. No days off. In the past, I…2 min read2 min read
Feb 1What problem?Today’s blog is about ignoring problems. I usually am pretty good at sorting problems quickly, but recently I let one hang over me. For the past six months, I have had a little problem, a little problem that has caused me some stress and frustration. What that little problem was…2 min read2 min read
Jan 25KindnessToday is Burns night, the day of the year our neighbours in Scotland celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns, or Rabbie as he is more commonly known up there. I have a soft spot for Scotland. More accurately, I have a soft spot for the people of Scotland…2 min read2 min read
Jan 18Watching dotsIt is 330am in the morning as I write this week’s blog. And I am awake this early, not because I can’t sleep. I am awake this early because I am watching some dots. Let me explain…. Every year at this time, an endurance race for runners/hikers takes place here…3 min read3 min read
Jan 13ObsessionThe term “red flag” is usually associated with relationships. Red flags are warning signs that indicate unhealthy behaviour from a person you are in a relationship with. And while it’s essential to look out for red flags in others, I believe it’s equally important to recognise our own “red flags.” …3 min read3 min read
Jan 11MoveOne of the simplest ways to keep yourself in better shape is to walk more. Many of us have jobs that involve sitting at a desk for large parts of the day, which is not good for us. With more and more people working from home, it’s pretty standard for…2 min read2 min read