Breaking a bad habit is hard; starting a good one is even harder. The hardest thing about starting a new habit is staying consistent. Consistency is high maintenance. It is demanding, rude, and selfish, but staying consistent is just as rewarding. Starting a daily habit takes 100 days before it becomes habitual. 10 weeks if … Continue reading Consistency
Physical Limits
We all have our limits. We all have a breaking point. We have personal limits, as well as physical limits. Physical limits, unlike personal limits, should be challenged regularly. If you do not push yourself physically, you will not fully appreciate hard work and dedication. Anyone can run until they are out of breath. Anyone … Continue reading Physical Limits
A Change In Plans
Organization is a very valuable skill. Being organized helps to plan and strategize the future. Writing out when you are busy or free, detailing what you are doing and when not only helps to remember the plans, but it also keeps your life structured. So, what happens when you have to change your plans? A … Continue reading A Change In Plans
You VS Work
You've just gotten home from a long day at work, what do you do; Cook dinner? Watch TV? Rant/complain about your day? Go right to bed? How often do you repeat the routine? If work is consuming your life then chances are you don't do much else after your day. The reasons are endless, but … Continue reading You VS Work
Fifteen Minutes
That's all it takes. Fifteen minutes. To call your parents. To fold your laundry. To prep a meal. To do any of the things you "don't have time for". It only takes 15 minutes.
Friends Meet Friends
We all have multiple groups of friends. Whether it be through work, hobbies, school, family, etc; having separate friend groups is a common thing. One shared fear many people have is the idea of individual friend groups meeting. Why? The major fear is that they won't get along and we'll be left having to choose … Continue reading Friends Meet Friends
Keeping Busy
The best days are the days where you keep busy. Keeping busy by completing chores, hanging out with friends, working out, doing something creative, etc, is a great way to keep your mind working in a healthy way. Doing nothing for a day is totally fine, but if you feel drained or unsatisfied by the … Continue reading Keeping Busy
Backyard Adventures
How well do you appreciate the complexity of your city? You know how to navigate through the streets as if they're in your own backyard, but do you know how beautiful the city truly is? I've lived in Hamilton, Ontario almost all of my life and I didn't know it was as breathtaking as it … Continue reading Backyard Adventures
Exercising
I'm not an expert in kinesiology; however, there is no denying the physical effects I felt after an intense work out. My body is tired. My legs feel like they'll give out at a moments notice. I have not felt this physically exhausted in years, and I cannot wait to do it all again. What … Continue reading Exercising
Authority and Responsibility
The two go together, right? Wrong. Responsibility is taken. Authority is given. You can ask for more responsibility, but you can also just take it without asking. However, authority is something that is earned and given. If you have authority, you have certain responsibilities, that's a given. But you can give out and delegate those … Continue reading Authority and Responsibility
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