Tag: Self Reflection
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Weekly Newsletter – The best reflective exercise I do before every race
This exercise works in written form for those that enjoy writing or journaling like me, but it can also simply be done as a visualization exercise.
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Lessons from the 2024 Squamish 50K
According to Strava, I’ve never raced harder. Racing toward a near top-ten finish at a National Championship through injury, I shouldn’t be surprised. But with so many positives to take away from the race, I wanted to detail a dossier of what worked and what didn’t. It’s a library of information for myself, that hopefully…
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Writing for myself
I like writing best when it’s (almost entirely) for myself. It’s nice if other people get something out of my work. One small takeaway. One small laugh. One small eyebrow raise of utter confusion. BUT, I like writing best when it’s a library of educational content for myself.
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The Energy Audit
Whenever reflecting on life, I carefully assess how much I’m enjoying something. Whether it’s something that excites me. Or something that leaves me coming home, wanting to fall asleep. It’s important for anyone to recognize what matters most to them and what they want to prioritize in their life. One of the best ways to…
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Why friends need to be a priority in your life
So often, paths change. We go our separate ways. We lose touch with our friends. We lose touch with the very people that care about us most. That wouldn’t want to live without us.
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How to reframe negative thoughts
We all have an alter ego rummaging about in our minds, waiting to destroy us. We all have negative thoughts that run the risk of destroying our mentalities. But all negative thoughts can be reframed as positive ones. Today, I had my grade 5-6’s write down a different kind of list. I had them answer…
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The power of naming your greatest accomplishments
“Feel the rain on your skin. No one else can feel it for you.” – Unwritten, Natasha Bedingfield Let’s face it. Even those of us that reflect on the daily, don’t reflect enough. Sure, you might reflect upon the day. What you’re thankful for. What you’re looking forward to. How you’re going to overcome those…
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How to identify where you want to go in life
If you could do anything in the world with zero chance of failure, what would you do? This is one of favourite conversation starters, and something I’ve asked to every single person that’s ever been close to me. As we progress through life, it’s incredibly easy to follow the path that’s been laid out in…
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How to stay conscious when you drown
I have often found that the end of one year is often the best time to reflect on what you’d like to see change for the following year. At the end of 2022, I found myself in a wintery blue rut, feeling a lack of purpose, and more gravely, a true sense of self. I…
Rhys Desmond 