Episode 54: To Find Perspective, Zoom In or Zoom Out
Sometimes when I have one too many difficult days in a row (or just one difficult day full stop!), my circumstances seem all-encompassing - that is when I need to zoom out and see that in the bigger picture, this moment is temporary. Sometimes I have so much to do in the grand scheme of things that I feel stuck, frozen - that is when I need to zoom in to the moment at hand and see that all I ever need to do, is take one moment at a time. Zoom in or zoom out as you need to. You can do everything you need to do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 53: Doing Our Best is the Best We Can Do
The difficult thing about doing our best, other than how demanding it can be, is navigating how different our ‘best’ can look at any given time. To be able to look at ourselves, see our efforts and know we’ve given everything we can to the things we know are important, is no small feat. To do so consistently is something to be extremely proud of - I hope you are. Even if we fall short sometimes, it is always in our capacity to try our best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 52: If You're Going To Do It, Do It Properly
When I was young I was always told, ‘if you’re going to do something, do it properly’. A phrase which once felt burdensome, is now a huge liberator in my life. Not only does it remind me to choose my responsibilities with care, it helps me to always give my best even when it feels difficult to do so, because the effort I put into things is always important - even more so when I don’t feel like it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sleepcast: Falling Asleep in the Back of the Car
Fall asleep to the description of falling asleep in the back of a car, with accompanying gentle ambient sounds. I hope this brings you peace and calm. (Story begins at 05:15) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 51: Be Strict With Yourself, Not Hard On Yourself
There are times in life when we need to push ourselves to do the things we want to do or become the things we want to be. How do we do this, navigate the inevitable discomfort, in a way that’s still kind and healthy for ourselves? For me, the distinction is in being strict with myself rather than being hard on myself - pushing myself in moments to overcome momentary discomfort in service of a greater goal, rather than being cruel to myself in the name of betterment. It’s a distinction that means we are able to work in our best interests long-term and show ourselves love, care and respect on the way to our goals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I'm David, and these are my reflections on life and all things in it. Hopefully by hearing me share what I'm going through, you find some entertainment, clarity, peace or just company. If you'd prefer to watch as you listen, I also upload each episode on YouTube. Thank you for being here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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