Music producer Rick Rubin uses an exercise to help songwriters who are having a hard time writing new material for themselves, he asks them to: Choose an artist that they like as a reference. Then write a song for them to sing. He finds that it helps them to remove their self-imposed boundaries. …
The 4 Questions for a Well-Designed Life
1. What do I believe? This refers to the fundamental beliefs you have about everything in life. Ask yourself: What deep-rooted beliefs do I have that are shaping my life? Are my beliefs empowering or are they holding me back? 2. What do I Want? This refers to the optimal desired state you would like …
Managing your Energy
Something that we often do wrong when we plan our days is scheduling high-energy tasks throughout the *entire day*. Instead: try splitting up your tasks by energy. Every day is different. Some days, you’re at PEAK motivation and energy levels. Some days, you had a bad sleep and don’t feel your best. You need to …
How to maintain momentum
The easiest way to lose momentum is to plan for your aspirational self *all of the time*. Some days you *are* your aspirational self. You wake up with energy and motivation and a will to change the bloody world. But some days, you’ll wake up and want to stay on your phone for an …
How to reframe your mindset to stay motivated when the journey is tough
1. Journaling Oh yes, I am a broken record, but journaling is a fantastic way to work through your emotions, level up your self-awareness and work through blockages you might have. 2. Strong self-care routine Taking after yourself is imperative for staying strong on your journey, no one can hustle 24/7… that’s how you get …
Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset
Our mind plays a very powerful role in what we believe and how we think. What we think about ourselves and our abilities decides how we act and lead our life. What you believe is what you achieve. Conscious or unconscious, how you choose to interpret your experiences can set the boundaries on what you …
Self-Love List for Spring
As you may know by now, writing about self-love is something I feel rather passionate about. Spring is the season of rebirth and new beginnings. There is truly no better time than spring to start fresh. How’s that for motivation? The snow is FINALLY gone, the sun is shining and the trees and flowers blossoming! So do …
Ways to Simplify Your Life in 2022
By living a more simplified life, you’re getting rid of any mental and physical clutter so you can focus on the things that truly matter in life. So without further ado, below I share tips that’ll allow you to save time, money and live a more fulfilled life. Follow a Morning Routine I LOVE morning …
Interview with Amy Nicholson @ Known Nutrition
Who? Amy Nicholson, Head of Brand, Known Nutrition Age: 29 From: Liverpool Bio | Intro: After working in beauty marketing for over 7 years, Amy has teamed up with a new brand on the market, Known Nutrition, to help launch their all-new Collagen product with a never seen formulation. Thank you for the opportunity to …
5 Steps to Plan Your Year
An annual calendar puts you in charge of how you use your time. It gives you the perspective and focuses you need to move from the passenger seat to the driver’s side of life. It’s the next step in bringing your purpose, vision and hope map to life. Start with the obvious Write down birthdays, …