This month has marked the end of the first year since I started blogging. There were some lessons I had learned from other areas of my life, along with some experimentation that helped me maintain and benefit from this hobby. I’ll write down some of those insights. 🍃1. Don’t be too forceful with work WritingContinue reading “ONE year of blogging! (some insights)”
Tag Archives: perfectionism
perfectionism as a tool
A lot of people seem to struggle with perfectionistic tendencies. If you’re aiming for perfection, it can get harder to start a project because you can sense how much work it will take to achieve that perfect vision in your mind. One solution is to start viewing perfectionism as a tool that we can selectivelyContinue reading “perfectionism as a tool”
5 ways to make reading books easier for yourself
1. 🤔Why? Why do you want to read books anyway these days? Is it because you want to learn a specific skill like cooking? Then don’t feel guilty about not being able to make time for other books. Is it because you want to get lost in a fantasy world and escape real life forContinue reading “5 ways to make reading books easier for yourself”
why it helps to set “lazy goals”
Short answer: Consistency Long answer: After experimenting with goal-setting and habit maintenance for a few years, I’ve realized the importance of setting some goals that are as lazy and as small as you can make them be. The reason is that we are human beings instead of machines. Some days we might not be feelingContinue reading “why it helps to set “lazy goals””
a quick reflection on the writing process (pt. 4)
It has been 10 months since I first started writing this blog. And so far I’ve published 50 posts. ✍️Here are some things I’ve been noticing at this point in my writing journey: 1. Hesitancy due to idealism/ perfectionism Recently I started noticing how I had a lot of ideas in my mind, but itContinue reading “a quick reflection on the writing process (pt. 4)”
a quick reflection on the writing process (pt 3)
It’s been around 8 months since I first started writing now. A few things have changed. Earlier this month I finally published the website under the new domain name, and after hitting 30 posts, I finally shared my blog with some people I knew. I’ve also been writing more than before in the last twoContinue reading “a quick reflection on the writing process (pt 3)”
what public speaking taught me about anxiety, and the comfort zone
You may have heard this thing about getting outside of your comfort zone. You can’t grow as a person if you don’t dare to step outside of your comfort zone, they say. Fair. However, in this post, I’ll explore why that isn’t always the best strategy. But first, let’s start with a story. A memoryContinue reading “what public speaking taught me about anxiety, and the comfort zone”
“what if I had nothing to write about anymore?” – what to do when your creativity is stuck
Now that I finally have my website set up and running (got my domain name today! 🥳), and some posts shared with my contacts, I sat down in my chair thinking about how cool this whole process has been. But then the gremlin of anxiety decided to pay me a visit. I started to think:Continue reading ““what if I had nothing to write about anymore?” – what to do when your creativity is stuck”
how to overcome analysis paralysis (furreal!)
Are you stuck? Do you spend hours scrolling through Netflix without being able to choose a show to watch? Do you walk through the library shelf, unable to pick a book to take home with you? Do you stare at the Tim Hortons menu for way too long only to walk away without buying somethingContinue reading “how to overcome analysis paralysis (furreal!)”
Don’t wait for someone.
Don’t wait for someone to read a new book with. Don’t wait for someone to go to a new place with. Don’t wait for someone to start a new hobby with. Don’t wait for someone to reassure you, and give you the confidence to start a new project. Don’t wait for someone to come andContinue reading “Don’t wait for someone.”
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