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Daily Lesson Learnt- Day 75

Starting anything for the first time is difficult, there is always a period of growth that is embarrassing and painful and makes you doubt yourself. Accepting this and doing it anyway, is your freedom. This is a new daily series I am starting from 1st August 2020 for one year. I want to be more… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt- Day 75

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Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 74

Letting go with the pre-occupation with looks and appearances can be quite freeing. But it’s paradoxical. Let me explain.... If you let go with the preoccupation with “looking good, feeling good” which I know for some people is a really empowering statement to take pride in their appearance. What if you decide to start going… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 74

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Daily Lesson Learnt- Day 73

The pandemic has made walking fashionable again. I feel like now more than ever there has been emphasis on mental health which is great. But with this I feel there has been an increase in shaming of people who don’t get out “enough”. If on your day off you don’t do anything productive then what… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt- Day 73

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Daily Lesson Learnt- Day 72

Imposter syndrome can make you think you need to show you are a hard worker. I wouldn’t take my breaks almost like punishment for being so inadequate. But actually it makes me less productive overall. I haven’t got the solution for this quite yet, but I suppose the lesson learnt is that I am becoming… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt- Day 72

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Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 71

I have been having anxiety related palpitations due to stress. It is one of the most horrible feelings in your chest. I wake up with my heart throbbing and I have to talk myself down. It has disrupted my sleep which ultimately effects my overall performance throughout the day. It has really made me think… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 71

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Daily Lesson Learnt- Day 70

There isn’t much to be said for people who continuously people please their way through life. The reason there isn’t much to be said is because this person is essentially reflecting other people even if they contradict themselves, and what is there to say about that? some people will praise them but some people will… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt- Day 70

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Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 69

Why is it that in order to be considered passionate about something you have to have an unfaltering love for it? I suppose my question is more why can’t I find the one thing that I am passionate about. That I would starve to do. I have hobbies, sure, but I can’t do them continuously,… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 69

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Daily Lesson Learnt- Day 68

https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_cox_what_is_imposter_syndrome_and_how_can_you_combat_it?language=en I love ted talks and how you can find resonance pretty quickly from them when youre not really sure what to make of you swirling thoughts. This animation on imposter syndrome is pretty good. This is a new daily series I am starting from 1st August 2020 for one year. I want to be… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt- Day 68

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Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 67

I always worry that deep down I am not an ambitious person. More recently, I realise that perhaps I am just not ambitious in the things that society deem success to be in. For example, career wise, if I am not aiming for a good position i.e. mid ranking then i feel like I am… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 67

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Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 66

You can only do as much as you can do. Try your best, that is enough. This is a new daily series I am starting from 1st August 2020 for one year. I want to be more present in my life whilst also growing and planning for my future and I think that by analysing… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 66

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Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 65

I am being heavily reminded of Christmas approaching which means the end of the year is nigh. I used to have horrible feelings around Christmas, and for a while I disliked all celebrations - my birthday, other peoples birthdays, New years, results days. I had this annoying feeling that you have to be happy and… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 65

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Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 64

Taking people of pedestals no matter who they are to you- family, boss, celebrity- changes your perspective and makes you realise how much you cater your life towards them. Be brave enough to have your own values and standards. This is a new daily series I am starting from 1st August 2020 for one year.… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 64

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Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 63

I watched this movie called case 39- i think there are some good movies for horror fans right now as its the season- but I was really afraid afterwards. It wasn't exactly the most quality horror movie that I have seen overall, but it made me realise two things, either my perspective has changed or… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 63

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Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 62

If dating apps have taught me anything- its not to take other peoples behaviours personally. It's hard with things like this that are ultimately so personal. But there is no reason to hold onto slight from people you don't know who are acting in their own self interests and through their own issues. This is… Continue reading Daily Lesson Learnt – Day 62