I recently heard an interesting story that got me thinking. My friend was in a bar and noticed a woman he wanted to go and chat to. She had caught his attention but he didn’t want to approach her for fear of rejection or seeming too forward.
Read MoreFear is something that we all experience in our lives. It’s something that can come and go depending upon what situations we find ourselves in and can be quite unpredictable. Learning how to deal with fear is a skill that can be extremely useful to develop.
Read MoreThis blog post is here to share with you my favourite books on self-development. There are so many to choose from so I’ve narrowed it down to the ones that have had the biggest impact on my life. I’ll give you a brief overview of each one and then tell you why they are so important to me.
Read MoreI love stand-up comedy. There’s something about it that I find really engaging. Whether it’s the ludicrous ideas, looking at things from a new and bizarre perspective or just the general delivery of jokes, I always feel uplifted after watching good comedy.
Read MoreI recently finished reading an excellent book called “Grit: Why passion and resilience are the secrets to success” by Angela Duckworth. It’s a brilliant read and I highly recommend it. Years of research have gone into this project and the author makes her psychological conclusions very accessible to the reader.
Read MoreI’ve recently come back from a trip to Santorini, Greece. It’s a very beautiful island that’s famous for its sunsets and stunning views. The island has several small, iconic white towns lining giant cliff tops that have been featured in bazillions of travel blogs and instagram photos. Maybe you’re familiar with these images…
Read MoreToday marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2019. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage people to openly talk about their mental health. This is really important to me personally and something that I hope my project will address in many ways and on many levels.
Read MoreOne of the most useful things I’ve learned from this entire project is the ability to educate myself. Constantly doing things that challenge me is the perfect way to keep learning. Sometimes it will be learning an entirely new skill right from scratch. Other times it will be topping up my existing knowledge. Both of these situations require me to educate myself to overcome hurdles and usually require research and effort.
Read MoreI’ve just finished reading an excellent book called “Mastermind” by Jerry Moffatt. It’s a guide aimed at improving your climbing by getting your head in the right place. If you’re a climber, I highly recommend that you get a copy of this book. It’s filled with beautiful pictures, inspirational quotes and interviews with professional climbers. However, you don’t need to be a climber to gain value from this book.
Read MoreGetting back on the horse is one of the most valuable lessons I’ve taken away from this entire project. And no, I don’t mean literally getting back on a horse. I’m talking about the concept that we should adopt when our discipline slips. Let me give you a few examples of how you can use this principle when you face inevitable hiccups in whatever you are trying to achieve.
Read MoreI recently went on a short break to Helsinki, Finland. It was a brilliant trip and I loved exploring the snowy capital in winter. While I was there, I got to enjoy the wonders of ice swimming. This really was the perfect way for me to challenge myself and leave my comfort zone.
Read MoreAn alpine start is a concept that I got introduced to in the European Alps by my climbing guide several years ago.
Read MoreA comfort zone is often depicted as a circle. When you’re in the circle, you feel safe and at ease. When you leave the circle, you feel scared, vulnerable and uncomfortable. This is very normal and is the model of explanation that most of us are familiar with.
Read MoreI’m always excited by New Year’s Day. Although technically just another day, the begining of a new year represents the prospect of a fresh and exciting start. It’s a great time for us to reflect on the year gone by - the highs, the lows and the bits in-between.
Read MoreThe purpose of this blog is to document and explore the ways I continue to do things that challenge me. It will also discuss philosophy (both Eastern and Western), books, inspiring human beings and mental health. They’ll all live together under the umbrella of “what can we do and learn to become mentally stronger individuals”.
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