“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” - Stephen R. Covey Listening to understand is one of the greatest forms of respect you can offer someone. Which kind of listener are you?

Good habits don’t remove stress from your life, but bad habits can compound it. They take your attention away from the things that give you life, while creating problems of their own. When life gets stressful, your habits can either lighten the load or add to it.

“What’s the day without a little night?” - Logic What are the good times without the bad? The bright without the dark? Difficult seasons aren’t enjoyable, but they can give you a greater appreciation for the good ones. Sometimes you need the lows to truly appreciate the highs.

Seneca said “We suffer more in imagination than we do in reality.” You don’t need to be defined by the thoughts or feelings that you are experiencing. Is there something that you are worrying about needlessly?

“Do not disturb” is one of the best things ever invented. Your phone is the enemy of your focus and will stop at nothing to impact your flow. Don’t let it win - turn on “Do not disturb.”

A healthy mindset is important if you want to have a happy life. When stressed, I find that exercise, prayer and journaling help me the most to remain positive. What are the things that help you to have a healthy mindset?

Drip. Drip. Drip. Being aware about what impacts your ability to rest is a superpower. What’s stopping you from taking care of yourself?

This African Proverb couldn’t be more true. You might think that you’re better off alone, but long-lasting growth and success comes from community. Who are you journeying with?

Someone once said “The depth of your pain is an indication of the height of your future.” This idea resonates with me. I’ve spent decades living as a fool and now I help people explore how to live a wiser life. How might the pain of your past help launch you to new heights?

Today you might be looking at your payslip thinking “Is that it?” When you live life just to work, grind and pursue success, you might find yourself disappointed when you finally reach the summit. What would it look like for you to find a life of purpose and fulfilment?

There’s currently a drought where I live. But that’s not what this visual is about. It’s about putting things in place so that when bad things happen, you can still capitalise on them. Find how you can make the most of your situation.

If you feel stuck, hurt or depressed - you are not alone. I was first diagnosed in depression in 2012. 14 years later, I’m married, a father, healthy and fulfilled. The darkness will end - trust me.

Pause with me for a moment. Think about something that you’ve dreamed of doing. It could be that business, a relationship or something completely different. If you don’t try, you a guaranteed to fail. But imagine what could happen if you try. So what’re you waiting for?

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Why do we struggle to say sorry? It’s not because it’s difficult to announce. It’s because it comes with the admission that you’re wrong and that you make mistakes. But an apology can be the catalyst to rebuilding a relationship. Is there someone you owe an apology to?

This week I have completed my 69th journal. That’s 4,416 pages of reflections. Gretchen Ruben said that “Self-awareness is the key to self-mastery.” I have thousands of pages where I get to know myself better. How do you become more self-aware?

You might need to hear this today. In Bronnie Ware’s The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, she learned that many people shared the regret that: “I wish that I had let myself be happier.” Life is happening now. How long will you wait until you actually enjoy it?

Your qualifications don’t define your worth. The affection of others doesn’t define your worth. How your social media posts define your worth. Your muscles do not define your worth. I believe my worth is defined by God. What do you believe defines your worth?

“The more I learn, the more I realise how much I don't know.” - Einstein As your world expands, you begin to see gaps in your knowledge. Where have you experienced this to be true?

“If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favourable.” - Seneca Time spent establishing what you truly want from life is never wasted. But sprinting after the things that society is telling you pursue is. Where is your compass pointing?