Whether it’s missing a deadline, saying the wrong thing, or making a choice we later regret, mistakes are a part of being human. Thankfully, however, not everyone lets their mistakes hold them back. Some people bounce back, learn, and move forward with more strength and wisdom. How do they do it? What’s the secret? It’s…
Personal Growth
Why Taking A Step Back From Your Goals Can Actually Get You Closer To Achieving Them
If you’re an ambitious person, you’ve no doubt experienced the relentless drive to push forward, to achieve, to hustle, to succeed. You set goals, make plans, and the excitement of ticking off each box fuels you to keep going. But here’s the thing: sometimes, the best way to actually reach your goals is to stop…
Is Your “Self-Improvement” Habit Actually Fueling Your Anxiety?
Self-improvement is generally seen as a worthwhile pursuit, and for good reason. We all want to grow, be better versions of ourselves, and achieve our goals. It feels great to tick off that to-do list, hit those milestones, and see progress. But here’s the thing: sometimes, all that focus on self-improvement can backfire. What starts…
How To Embrace Not Having All The Answers
We live in a world that places a lot of pressure on us to have everything figured out. From work to relationships to personal goals, there’s this unspoken expectation that we should know what we’re doing and where we’re going at all times. But the reality is, none of us have all the answers. Life…
Why Not Having Everything Together Could Actually Be A Sign Of Growth
You know that feeling when your life seems a bit of a mess? When your flat looks like a tornado hit it, your diary is bursting with scribbles, and you’ve just realised you’ve worn two different socks all day? Relax. The chaos around you might actually be evidence that you’re growing as a person. We’ve…
Behaviours That Prove Someone Has Done A Lot Of Inner Work
We’ve all heard the phrase “inner work,” but what does it actually look like? It’s easy to assume that working on yourself is all about reading self-help books or meditating in silence for hours, but in reality, it’s about a deeper understanding of yourself, your actions, and how you interact with the world. People who…
How To Break The Cycle Of Overachieving And Start Enjoying The Process
If you’re someone who’s always pushing to do more, achieve more, and be more, you’re not alone. We live in a world that celebrates overachievement, and we’re constantly bombarded with messages that tell us we should always be striving for the next big goal, the next level of success. It’s easy to get caught up…
The Real Reasons You Can’t Let Go Of The Past (And How To Actually Move Forward)
Letting go is something people love to suggest, usually when they’ve got no idea what you’re carrying. The phrase gets thrown around like it’s as easy as dropping a bag of shopping. Of course, if you’ve ever tried to truly move on from something painful, you know how stubborn the past can be. It doesn’t…
Why Emotional Intelligence Is Becoming The Most Important Skill Of The Decade
Our priorities today are a whole lot different than they used to be. If you’d asked people 10 years ago what the most valuable skill was for getting ahead at work or building a good life, the answers would’ve probably included things like tech expertise, strategic thinking, or being highly organised. While those things still…