Month: Apr 2020

Seeing Through Clutter

Photo by Michael

This isn’t a Marie Kondo style article. Although physical clutter plays an important role in our ability to focus, often what takes us away from the present are thoughts, worries, assumptions, fears, social media, other people… you name it.

Before going to sleep, when you’re running through mental clutter, is there any wish or thought that stand out clearly? If so, does it reflect our focus and our direction or is it a belittling thing, a momentary happening which takes too much and too often time. Time we can invest wisely.

Writing down one goal for the day that feeds into our bigger purpose helps us not only to see clearly where we are headed, but can be used as an anchor into the present that we choose to live in and build ourselves up towards. Easy wins is still winning. Think big and start small.

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Focus Means Saying No to Cool Ideas

Photo by Toa Heftiba

It was more than once that I was called an idiot which at a very young age was described to me as ‘a person with ideas’. It didn’t take long to understand that ideas are worth something, so I would explore every corner of my creativity trying to impress my audience. Only later to understand that ideas that are not implemented are mere entertainment.

Focus and creativity can make a great pair, but creativity needs discipline. To complete any piece of work we need focus. We need to take out our notebook and write down our ideas. Picture a child chasing a butterfly until a more flashy, beautifully painted one comes along. Chances are that the first butterfly that was chased is at a considerable distance by the time the child realizes the distraction.

Eliminating distractions can be painful in the beginning, which is why seeing our life through the eyes of our future-self numbs the pain and allows us to accumulate uplifting decisions and actions that will bring change and rewards. Become now who you want to be tomorrow.

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Yesterday. No Longer You

Photo by Daniel Olah

Change happens in an instant, what takes time is the process leading to it. And even though we might not know it, internal processes are always in action, shifting our behaviors gradually, in line with our beliefs.

Here’s the irony: who you were is not who you are. Every day starts with a new challenge that shapes a part of you. The decisions on how to react, if we settle acting within our limitations or if we choose to educate ourselves and grow, the decision of being a better person or not, they all account for who we are, in the present moment.

You are shaping today and everyday who you are going to become and becoming never stops.

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Letting Go of Things Helps Healing Old Wounds

Photo by Anna Kolosyuk

We sometimes find ourselves in a place in our life that prevents growth. It might not have a dramatic impact on our overall wellbeing, but it certainly manifests in particular areas of our lives.

Have a look at relationships that left you a strong negative impression. Regardless of who was right and who was wrong, now is a good time let go of it. By allowing negative feelings to persist, you’re giving power to people who might no longer be part of your life. Choose to let go for your own wellbeing.

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Waiting for the Right Time

Photo by Tom Morel

Will there ever be a right time to start working on your garden? Start on a new project or learning a new language? Similarly to the dresses and suits we keep on hangers for that ‘special moment’ that never comes, we put our dreams and big ideas on hold.

Even if the circumstances we find ourselves in might not allow us to give twelve hours a day towards building our dream, start slow. One hour invested consistently can help us build the fundamental skills that we need to be able to claim more of our time and invest it into what we truly desire. Dream big and start small.

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Discipline. Is It Too Late to Get Started?

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We assume that discipline, just like self-respect, is something that we either have or not. But sticking to a schedule that matters to us and taking away as much of the decision factor from the day helps us stick to a routine. If you brush your teeth even once a day, you’ve built discipline around dental care.

It’s just a matter of thinking – what matters to me? What is the one thing that I want to own up to? The interest that I want to accumulate into experience and proficient skill? What are the actions that I need to take to get me started so I can settle into a habit of learning and growth?

Discipline is linked to accountability. Find out what you care enough about that you would want to keep yourself accountable for.

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