Micro-Creativity: Big Ideas in Small Packages
The struggle to find time for creative pursuits amidst the demands of work and family life is a common challenge many face.
Evolving Identities: The Continuous Quest for Self-Improvement
As introverts, our ever-evolving identities are crafted by embracing change and introspection, uncovering the transformative power of quiet self-improvement, and the constant challenges to our mental well-being.
Physically Tired, Mentally Wired: Exercise, Meditation, and Creativity
We had only six days until the new kitchen was due for delivery; we still had so much to finish. Nothing for it, though; after an intense and stressful week at work, I set the alarm on Saturday for 5 AM. After a coffee, I got on with it, and by the evening, everything was 95 per cent done.
The Pursuit of Balance: Managing a Multi-Stream Life
I still ask myself why I started so many things after reaching my sixtieth birthday. Why on earth didn’t I start sooner, much sooner? But then, I wouldn’t have had the same life experiences. No matter how I tried to rationalise it, I was too frightened to start something new, preferring to sit and vegetate deep within my comfort zone.
Ouch! Burnout Warning Signs: New Year Blues
I wonder how many of us solopreneurs and freelancers feel completely drained and empty at the end of the year. When we could be looking forward to a new year with our lists of resolutions, which we never follow for long; instead, the fatigue and dread of yet another year giving it our all mark the holiday season.
Perseverance in Adversity: Celebrating Progress in Challenging Times
The lessons learned over the last few weeks bring home the importance of resilience and how, no matter how difficult things are in the moment, to consider anything and everything that life throws your way positively.
Igniting Inspiration: Small Wins Amidst Life’s Challenges
Sometimes, life throws curve balls at you from the most unanticipated directions. Recently, a loved family member has been diagnosed with cancer, and breaking into the market for my business seems to be going nowhere. On top of all that, we have ordered a new kitchen to be delivered within a few weeks. So, all the predatory work has to be completed before then. Perhaps it is not surprising that motivation takes a hit.
Confronting the Mirror: An Introvert’s Struggle with Arrogance
Embracing Growth: The Continuous Journey of Self-Improvement This week’s article is about arrogance and stubbornness in the workplace, my own in this case. I convinced myself that I was always …
Silent Strength: Sailing the Rough Waters of Criticism for Introverts
This week’s article is a follow-up showing the handicaps faced daily by introverts in a professional environment and how we both suffer and profit from criticism. Our biggest challenge is maintaining a precarious self-confidence that can quickly vaporise through routine workplace feedback.