Have you dreamt of starting your own business but you doubt yourself? Perhaps your salary keeps you comfortable and you’re worried the timing isn’t right or your idea isn’t good enough. Well that w...
Perhaps it's fair to say, some of us find ourselves stuck in a rut. Oracle found that while 80% of people are ready for a career change, 75% of people feel stuck professionally and 27% said they ...
In our history, books, movies and TV, the good guys are celebrated. For the most part we are raised to be nice people, to help others. In most instances, being nice and acts of Altruism (the self...
1. Consider Your Future Self The other day, I bumped into an old friend in the park. He was still in the same place in life as when I last saw him three years ago—same job, small city centre flat,...
We all rely on habits and systems to get through our daily lives. The average person is said to make about 35,000 decisions every single day, that would easily become VERY overwhelming if we didn’t...
The Pursuit of Happiness What makes us truly happy? This age-old question, once pondered by philosophers, continues to intrigue and challenge us today. Happiness, for many, is like a crisp packet i...
We talk a lot about freedom being fundamental for happiness. Without it, it can be difficult to imagine long-lasting happiness. But is there such a thing as too much freedom? To the extent, it ends...
Decision fatigue is real Mismatch theory denotes that, thanks to our evolutionary history, we are maladapted to thrive in the modern world. Unlike our ancestors who struggled for variety, we almost...
In the latest Evolve Journal we decided to add an 'Advice For Future You' prompt on the daily pages. The purpose behind this was to encourage ourselves to take the time to really reflect on our day...
A blank canvas can be quite intimidating. When you sit down to paint, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Perhaps it’s a block of creativity or imposter syndrome creeping in. Either way, there’s a very ...
When you ask people how they are how often do we get back the answer ‘busy’? Initially in my quest for a more productive life I was convinced if I could increase my output and achieve my goals I wo...
In the journey of life, the quest for happiness is perhaps the most universal of pursuits. So popular Will Smith even did a movie about it. This quest, while deeply personal, is often navigated th...
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Lessons from Matthew McConaughey's book 'Greenlights'
What can we learn from Matthew McConaughey's book Greenlights? Matthew McConaughey's book Greenlights is a memoir filled with insights, reflectio...
What We Can Learn From The Samurai: Keeping Death in Mind
What can we learn from the Samurai way of life? Who were the Samurai? The Samurai was a warrior class in Japan (Age of the Samurai: 1185-1868) know...
6 Ways to Set Healthy Resolutions for The New Year That Will Actually Stick
Looking to set healthy goals that will last through 2023 and beyond? It's important to be specific, make goals achievable, set both short-term and ...
Optimising Sleep: Improving Your Sleep Health
How to improve sleep health How much of your life do you spend asleep? The average person sleeps roughly 8 hours per night, so that’s one third of ...
Memento Mori: How You Can Leverage Your Relationship With Death
What does memento mori mean? Memento mori means remember you must die. This is something we try to remind ourselves of daily. In this post, I’ll ex...
Taming Anger: A Practical Guide
How does anger affects us? Lot's of people struggle with anger either themselves or have to deal with others who do. This affects their work, relat...
The Inevitability of Death: How Accepting it Can Improve Your Life
What is memento mori? Memento mori is a popular ancient phrase used to remind us of our own mortality, literally meaning remember you must die. Wh...
The Cost of Inaction: Why Taking Action Matters
We are often guilty of knowing what needs to be done but something holds us back from creating change or solving our problems so we can progres...
From Hating Your Job to Finding Your Dream Job
How to find a fulfilling job My job sucks and I fucking hate it. Okay… fair enough your boss may be a condescending asshole, Karen’s loud nasal br...
A Hero’s Journey - What We Learn From Myths
What is the Hero's Journey? Have you seen any of the following movies? The Matrix Lord of the Rings The Game The Princess Bride Star Wars Rocky –...
What Can Journaling Teach You? End of Journal Reflection
Having recently just finished an Evolve Journal and getting stuck into the next I’ve started a new 6 month journey so now felt like a good time to ...
How to be more Productive?
Tools and tactics to become more productive Most people love a bargain. The idea that you can get pretty much the same product or service but for ...