And so it begins…

First and foremost, welcome.

If you’re reading this, congratulations—you’ve just taken a step toward finding your mojo, your juju, your spark…

The truth is, it probably wasn’t lost; you just forgot where you hid it. I know that’s how I’ve felt for far too long. I didn’t recognize the spiral I was on, even when the signs were there.

Over the last few years, I’ve had moments where I realized I was struggling but didn’t do anything about it. There was a gig I went to where I couldn’t let myself go enough to truly enjoy it. A walk that should have brought me peace instead filled me with dread and anxiety. And then there was the constant background noise of work, where things just wouldn’t switch off.

I started focusing on the small things, micromanaging myself, but in doing so, I lost sight of the bigger picture. I neglected so many aspects of myself that I kind of forgot how to be me.

I make bold statements about how I’m “going to run this,” or “cycle there,” or “write this course,” but taking that risk or putting myself out there drives an anxiety I never knew I had. And then… nothing. I over analyse, underachieve, and become the “nearly man.”

Sound familiar?

Then I realized something: I am my own worst enemy, biggest critic, and worst friend. I’ve become a fun sponge—I forgot how to have fun and engage in life’s joys.

And that’s where this blog, this website, and this persona were born. I want to get back to being me.

This journey will give me a few things: accountability, the opportunity to explore new things (nothing sordid or illegal, don’t worry!), and hopefully the chance to connect with people who feel the same and help them move forward. I also hope to educate, enthuse, engage, and build a community.

Like all communities, there will be different personalities and expectations, but we’ll have simple rules: Be kind. Be supportive. Find positivity. Grow together.

But where to begin?

I’m splitting my thoughts into three sections: Mind, Body, and Soul. Whatever challenges, improves, ignites, excites, or relaxes me, I want to try. But I’ll do it within the confines of a full-time job and a busy family life. Everything I plan to do will add to my life, not create strain—financial or temporal.

I’ve already started by being creative. If you wander around my website, you’ll hopefully see it grow over time. You might already spot a link to my Spreadshop store. This has been part of rediscovering my creative streak and finding something to get excited about. I’ll probably write a blog about that later. I’ve taught myself new tech, learned some skills through a course, and found a new way to get my mind active.

And you know what? I really enjoy it! But I want to experience that joy more often…

So I’ve set myself a challenge. And that, my friends, is where the next blog will begin.

I believe this challenge will cover all three elements: mind, body, and soul, which I’ll explain in my next post.

I’d be most grateful for any comments, shares, or likes on the blog or the social media channels that led you here. I’ll do my best to respond and be an active part of this growing community, but never at the expense of my own activities, time, or mental health. So please be patient.

See you on the flip side.

D