Tag: Self-development

  • The value in discomfort…

    In my first book there was a chapter named ‘Break out of your comfort zone’ and as I always say… it is in every self-help book on the market! However, I do believe that there is value in seeking out things that make you feel uncomfortable because for me it’s where some personal development occurs. …

  • Speak your truth…

    The idea for this blog is something that was sparked from reading the book ‘Speak your truth’ by Fearne Cotton.  It really got me thinking about the subject… How often do we speak our truth?  I’m someone who prides themselves on being ‘authentic’ and without giving my ego to much of a pat on the…

  • Some advice when it comes to habits…

    I wanted to start this week with writing a blog about habits. I will start this blog by saying I have had just had a one full week of POOR HABITS. A poor diet, increased alcohol intake, no exercise and I have been a bit of a slob! However, prior to this week, I had…

  • Some people are scared of balloons

    This is something I heard at an event recent! I personally have zero fear of balloons, in fact, I think I have set my personal ‘keepy up’ record using balloons over the years. However, the point in this statement is that it reiterates what I often say… we all have our own challenges. To me,…

  • It has been a tough few weeks…

    It has been fucking hard these last few weeks! I wanted to share with you a little honesty blog today. This is me going right back to my routes with my writing… writing to express, getting my thoughts out on paper (or screen) and breaking things down for me to unwind. I am writing to…

  • Focus on your self-awareness

    “At the centre of your being you have the answer; you know who you are, and you know what you want.” – Lao Tzu A key to good well-being is to have good self-awareness. The noun for self-awareness being:  “Conscious knowledge of one’s own character and feelings” Why do you think I constantly bang the…

  • Sometimes you have to look back… celebrate your wins & learn to be patient!

    At the core of our message here at Joe Bloggs is ‘Inspire, motivate, change.’ Personal Development is at the heart of what we do, and we push on topics such as goal setting, looking ahead at what you want your life to look like, and seeking out progress in key areas. These are all valuable…

  • Lessons from isolation – COVID 19 Pandemic

    This is not a post about vax/anti-vax/government/shit government/what is right or what is wrong… this is just my honest viewpoints. Since having COVID and having to stay indoors away from loved ones during this Christmas period I noticed personally just how badly it affected my mental health! To put it frank, its without doubt the…

  • The power of writing things down!

    “Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.” – Francis Bacon In today’s blog I wanted to focus in on the power of writing things down! In a world filled with technology, it is often easy to dismiss such a simple, yet powerful act. To begin,…

  • I fasted for 70 hours!

    “Fasting is, first and foremost, an exercise for identifying and managing adversity in all its forms. With faith, in full conscience, fasting calls women and men to an extra degree of self-awareness.” – Tariq Ramadan Before I get started, I am going to start this blog with an immediate disclaimer – I am not encouraging…