Being strong enough to say, "I can do this on my own" takes a lot of grit. There is no doubt that, before we can accomplish anything solo, we have to first believe in ourselves inextricably. We also have to be fearless enough to embark on a brave, new, limitless world. In the words of … Continue reading Chatsworth to Brodsworth: 5 Historic Homes That Prove Being Independent is Awesome
STEP 1) Purify Your World - First thing's first. Before you can be the change you want to see in the world, you have to clean out your own. This covers both the mental and physical, because, as they say, "A healthy body goes hand-in-hand with a healthy mind." So begin that detox by removing all … Continue reading A 10-Step Guide on How to Become the Change You Want to See in the World
My general rule of thumb when I hit a brick wall is to stop, assess the situation around me, work out what went wrong and then figure out how I can avoid it from happening again. Obviously, I'm speaking metaphorically here, but the same rule applies to both physical and psychological events. After all, if … Continue reading The 6 Essential Laws of Karma That Will Reshape Your Future
Words are like the match that ignites the fire. Once you've read them, they can become the turning point in our emotional evolution. And as much as times change and every story differs, there is one unique thing that will always bind us - passion. No matter who or what it's for, we all carry … Continue reading If You Ever Fear Following Your Passion, Remember These Words
Half of me wants to leap out of bed at 5am, take a run during the morning sunrise, get home and shower before heading out to the local cafe to pick up a radioactive-looking smoothie, and then, as I make my way into work - where my desk has a panoramic view of the city … Continue reading Hold Onto Positive Expectations (H.O.P.E)
From a young age, we're taught what to believe in. We're bombarded with facts and figures, incessantly told what we need to do to get from A to B in life and made to feel like everything that happens in the classroom is the only thing that matters. But what if, when all is said … Continue reading When You Feel Like You’re Not Where You’re Supposed to be, Remember These Two Things
Being an independent individual is most definitely a double-edged sword. Don't get me wrong, the title itself sounds admirable and the qualities needed to earn it are uniquely respectable, but the truth is, sometimes, it can be an utter bummer. Unlike other people, instead of being content with your lot (which, in all honesty, isn't … Continue reading Leave Behind Everything You Thought You Were Supposed to be and Set Yourself Free
Today, I woke up and discovered that, to my dismay, I still wasn't rich. I then checked my Instagram and saw that my follow count was going down faster than a hooker on a promise. Disheartened at my ever-straining activities proving fruitless, I then looked at my emails and noticed it was full of crap … Continue reading Some People Are Just Born Lucky, But That Doesn’t Make You a Loser
It's taken me a lot of work to get here. Endless typing has eroded my fingers away in places they shouldn't have, glaring screens and 3am thoughts have left me with bloodshot eyes, and I'm sure I'll need a new wrist soon, too. But, despite the pain, it's been worth it. However, I couldn't have … Continue reading 100 Inspiring Quotes That Will Motivate You To Achieve Your Goals
Without question, my cat loves me. You may laugh when I say it, but it's true. And even though we don't speak the same language, it doesn't change the fact that I know she completely trusts me. Her affectionate nuzzles and comfortable purrs tell me everything I need to know. Spoken word or not, I'd … Continue reading How To Know When it’s Time to Walk Away
