When you’re a freelancer there’s a lot to learn about. You have to learn about the things you’re going to write about, healthcare and travel and anything else your clients want articles about. You have to learn about different programs that people use to exchange documents as well different apps to help you find work. … Continue reading Daily Routines for Freelancers
Learning the Lesson Again
Somehow, you think that you’ve learned the lesson. You work for it, you memorise it and you thank your brain for learning it. You implement it and it works and then you move on, happy with your new knowledge. And then you encounter another similar situation and find that you have to learn the lesson … Continue reading Learning the Lesson Again
Learning to Speak American
One thing I’ve had to work on, while teaching and while building a writing business, is how not to write and speak Australian. It sounds like a simple thing, but you’d be surprised by how many Australian phrases or spelling you use when you’re born in this country. I’m starting to think that Australians are … Continue reading Learning to Speak American
Is Fear the Enemy or my Friend
We all have fears, each of them unique to us and our situation. Some of us are afraid of failure, others are afraid of rejection and the only thing that is the same is the sense of threat and warning that sinks through our body when we’re confronted with that nightmare situation. Fear is an … Continue reading Is Fear the Enemy or my Friend
Step One for Learning New Things
I’m the kind of person who likes steps. I like to know where I’m going and exactly how I’ll get there. A well thought out plan is always my first task when I have a new goal to reach, and I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that I enjoy the process of creating the plan almost … Continue reading Step One for Learning New Things
How to be an Extreme Introvert in an Extroverted World
Quiet RevolutionThe world is so noisy to me. I can’t even describe the noise of it, the beeping of phones and the chatter of people and the television and the press to respond. Even my washing machine nags me if I don’t get the clothes out quickly enough. I can’t tell you how much it … Continue reading How to be an Extreme Introvert in an Extroverted World
Obedience and absolutes
Western culture is a mess of contradictions. We are taught to be individuals, yet to follow, to think for ourselves and yet to obey. There are so many contrasting ideas that it’s a wonder that anyone ever gets anything done. It makes me think about obedience. We teach our children to be obedient, to not … Continue reading Obedience and absolutes
