The usefulness of reflection (as opposed to always looking forward)
Hello
I’m shunting boxes. The 3rd move in as many years is happening. Yet this is a move towards first home ownership and while I am excited and anxious, I can’t help reflecting on the milestones in life.
We spend so much time looking forward to the things we have to do it can be difficult to see how far we’ve come.
That’s why I am sharing some moments to help with reflection.
Because it’s an important part of us all, don’t you think?
Things that have tickled my brain
As I dig through all my possessions to box, bag and prepare to move, I can’t help wondering what would happen if I got rid of everything that didn’t spark joy?
Music keeps me sane as I pack. So it’s fitting to remember the monumental contribution women make to music with the 150 greatest albums made by women.
Keeping all things in perspective means we have to remind ourselves of the psychological cost of entrepreneurship.
And I wonder if I can take a leaf from architect Andrew Maynard’s book and design a mental health positive home?
Things that have got me creating and writing
Take a gander at my stress reduction eBook- it’s designed to soothe the soul. Maybe it’s time to say ‘damn you and your online happiness’.
Take out 9 minutes to listen to this meditation to get you through the busy season.
Is meaning the missing link in the working lives of Australians?
I talk stress and productivity with Dr Gen Baijan and confront work related apathy.
A list of places you can stalk me
Are you self employed? Join the closed Facebook group for the Freelance Jungle.
Is freelancing as sexy as we think? Have a listen to my conversation about this very topic with Amanda Smith from ABC National’s Life Matters program.
Events you’re going to love
Join me online this July to stress down and relax.Let’s tackle some tricky topics like death as part of Dying to Know Day and take on mental health during October’s mental health month.
More events and happenings will be posted after the moving dust settles. Join Hacking Happiness events to talk in person in Wollongong or online nationally.
Until next time,
Bek