Three key principles I like to use/think about constantly when dealing with emotions:

1) You cannot selectively minimise emotions (Brené Brown)

2) Sitting with emotions, not questioning them or fighting against them (Buddhist teaching)

3) Being selective about what you care about (Mark Manson - Author of the Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck)

#burningissues #feel #feeling #emotion #emotions #brenebrown #brenébrown #markmanson #buddhism #buddhist

After spending an incredible week with old friends and making new ones (you know who you are - das Fräulein) , plus an evening with one of my best buddies back in Manchester, I came back to the realisation as to what true friendship means.

True friendship to me, means the ability to do absolutely nothing with someone you want to be around and just hanging out, talking, drinking coffee and just enjoying one another’s presence.

Crucially without the need to be in a certain environment (be it a club, a fancy restaurant or playing sports etc.) or under the influence of any substances.

#burningissues #truefriendship #truefriends #dasfräulein #fräulein #fraulein #manchester #chill #spendingtime #qualitytime

It's simple, help others where and how you are able.

#burningissues #motivation #inspiration #helpothers #helponeanother #risingtide

Learn to appreciate the little things in life.

Sat in Barbados at Christmas time 2022, I told my father I would be moving out and making a go of what was to become WatchMarketplace...

A few months later, I have accomplished the seemingly impossible.

If I can do it, so can you.

#burningissues #mindset #motivation #inspiration #motivate #inspire #lifechanging #positivity #change

The 80:10:10 rule is my take on how to live the best possible life day to day.

80% of your thoughts on the present.

10% of your thoughts on the past and how you can learn from it.

10% of your thoughts on the future and where you'd like to go.

#burningissues #motivation #inspiration #inspire #entrepreneur #motivate #801010 #past #present #future #mindset #mindfulness

A very personal message today.

12 months ago, I was released from mental health hospital.

I was lost.

I sank to lows that only few will ever experience, thankfully.

12 months later, life is simply bliss.

Your life can change dramatically for the better.

More on the how I achieved it another time.

#burningissues #mentalhealth #oneyearon #oneyearlater #oneyearanniversary #motivate #motivation #inspire #inspiration #mindset #success #achieve #entrepreneur

Controversial?

Perhaps, hear me out and let me know what you think.

#burningissues #stopsettinggoals #goalsetting #goals #motivation #inspiration

1) Keep it simple.

2) Follow your passions and instincts.

3) Don't stress, unless it's literally a life or death situation.

#burningissues #30 #turning30 #3decades #3lessons #motivation #inspiration #learnings

Thanks to Danielle Petruzzelli for this one.Make sure you set your boundaries to protect your health and wellbeing.#burningissues #motivation #inspire #health #wellness #wellbeing #settingboundaries #boundaries