CJB - yes my initials! First of all, I am keeping this blog as archived so you can freely come back and read whatever you like. This is the new domain to bookmark: cjb.today For those who have followed me for a long time …
The Joy of JOMO: Why Embracing "Joy of Missing Out" Can Boost Your Happiness We live in a world obsessed with FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). Social media bombards us with curated highlight reels of other people's adventur…
The hidden message in the Black Knight fight scene that will save your life... Make sure you watch the above fight scene before reading this. Ready? Okay, let's dive in. Monty Python were a British comedy troupe…
This is how to play with yourself and enjoy it: I'm starting to play with myself and it is harder than I thought... Okay. Okay. I may have click baited you into "coming" here. Stop with the sexual inn…
I only bloody went and did it! Yes I moved to Wales! Why I did I move to Wales? It wasn't actually planned. I was looking at going anywhere in the UK and France. I booked to live in France twice and the AirBnB owners kep…
By the POWER of Grayskull... Your body's peak performance is a moving target. It depends on a number of factors, including your age, genetics, and lifestyle. But generally speaking, your body's peak performance starts to decline i…
Why a treasure hunt? You think I have definitely lost the plot now don't you. What the heck has life got to do with a treasure hunt? Okay bear with me whilst I explain... Always keep going! There are no promises…
Focus by Unfocusing 😕 Self improvement advice can often appear to contradict itself. For example, when it comes to accomplishing a task you need to focus 100%. If you want to accomplish a goal then focusing on taking action…
How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills Public speaking is a skill that can be learned and improved with practice. If you are afraid of public speaking or you just want to improve your skills. Here are a few tips that can help: Start …
It's time for faith and belief... This is becoming a theme, but yes, I was yet again thinking in the shower this morning about the words, "Faith" and "Belief". I was specifically thinking about how separating and definin…
How to Improve Your Productivity with Timeboxing Timeboxing is a productivity technique that involves setting a specific amount of time for a task and then working on that task until the timer goes off. This helps you to stay focused and …
Positivity isn't BS. Let's discuss... Do you ever find yourself feeling down or negative? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with negative thoughts and emotions. But the good news is that there are things you can do to…
I am so grateful... Today (the 4th of July 2023) would have been my grandmother's birthday. Her name was Jeanne Bennett (we called her Mamie). She was born in 1903. That would have made her 120 years old today. She passed in 2000 and it s…
Emotional resilience is the ability to cope with stress and adversity without becoming overwhelmed. It is the ability to bounce back from setbacks and challenges. People with high emotional resilience are better able to handle difficult emot…
How to Improve Your Self-Confidence Self-confidence is essential for success in all areas of life. When you believe in yourself, you are more likely to take risks, try new things, and persevere in the face of challenges. You are also more lik…
Self-reflection is the process of examining your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is a powerful tool for self-improvement because it allows you to identify areas where you can grow and change. There are many different ways to practic…
Self-confidence is one of the most important qualities a person can have. It allows us to take risks, try new things, and achieve our goals. But what if you don't feel confident? Here are 5 simple ways to improve your self-confiden…
