Another week, another Monday, but don’t stress. You got this. Take a deep breath in and go for it.
You did not wake up today to be mediocre.
The seventeenth of December 2018
goatsconfidence
The eleventh of December 2018
goatsGossip is a pervasive means of communication in human societies. You might think that all gossip is bad and entails people speaking negatively about an individual or group; however, gossip can actually function in a way to the benefit of human groups. For example, gossip can help maintain equilibrium amongst egalitarian societies. Although gossip is seen as a negative and deadly action by the Talmud, gossip can provide a way for people to connect and feel closer to one another, and social scientists claim that only 3 to 4 percent of gossip is actually malicious. Gossip may have even provided an important social tool in human evolution, as a means to assess members of growing communities and maintain cohesion of social groups. Perhaps Oscar Wilde was right, when he said that the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about. At any rate, if you suspect you are being gossiped about you can probably conclude that at a minimum, people find you interesting.
Don’t worry, most gossip is not even bad!
The tenth of December 2018
goatsMondays can be really stressful. Sometimes, you may not feel totally refreshed or motivated to get back to work after the weekend. Any task that is worth doing is likely to be challenging in some way or another. When you feel like your motivation is sapped, remember that even a few steps forward is progress. Keep moving and chipping away, it doesn’t all have to get done today.
Don’t overthink it, just keep going.
The ninth of December 2018
goatsDo not worry about ever feeling like a square peg in a round hole. First, you probably fit in more than you realize, and second what truly counts is being true to you and your most genuine and authentic self. If something does not feel right just move onto the next thing. You do you and the rest will fall into place.
When you are true to yourself, you fit in everywhere and no where at the same time.
The sixth of December 2018
goatsWhat may feel like a tiny gesture of kindness to you could transform the recipient’s day. Isn’t that amazing? In all of us, we have the power to spread joy and compassion, just by being kind. One of the reasons I think that I am so keen on goats is that smiles are contagious. I can’t help but smiling back when I see a goat, even if that goat is giving me a smidgen of side-eye. Even when you have a difficult day, flashing someone a smile or doing a small act of kindness can be a form of self care. It is especially important to remember to be kind during the holidays, you never know what the stranger on the bus or person you pass on the street has going on.
Smile at strangers and be kind to all.
The fourth of December 2018
goatsWhen unexpected things happen that disrupt your plans you are faced with a choice. You could react negatively, dig in your heals and try to resist. Alternatively, you could just roll with it. Sometimes we aren’t lucky enough to have a choice, things happen that are simply out of our control. You can save yourself a lot of unnecessary stress by not getting angry at forces outside of your control. Stay calm and you never know, an unexpected disruption could be an opportunity for something amazing.
Calm and cool, just roll with it.
The twenty ninth of November 2018
goatsDo you ever worry about fitting in and belonging with a group, squad or tribe? Sometimes there can be a lot of pressure to finding the right fit or going along with the flow. Many famous writers have remarked that the true path to belonging is to just be your most authentic self. It is difficult sometimes to find the balance between being your most authentic self and fitting in with others, but realizing that belonging is kind of an illusion, and happiness, belonging and less alienation happens when you just let that need for belonging go. Maya Angelou sums it up better:
You only are free when you realize you belong no place — you belong every place — no place at all
Find your own path, your own place to stand, and the rest will follow.
“Be courageous, but not foolhardy.” -the wise Maya Angelou.
The twenty eighth of November 2018
goatsDon’t let anything or anyone hold you back. Sometimes, the most limiting cages are the ones we create for ourselves. Break free of your assumptions, of your self-critique and go for it – whatever it is. Press on, even when obstacles appear in your way. You never know, what you might first perceive to be a prohibitive boundary might be an opportunity in disguise.
The most confining spaces are the ones we create ourselves.
The twenty-first of November 2018
goatsAren’t the horns on this goat beautiful? Contrary to popular belief, both male and female goats can have horns. Horns are bony protrusions stemming from the head of goats and other hoofed creatures that are covered in keratin, much like human hair and nails. Goats use their horns in a variety of creative ways, including to fend off potential predators, to communicate with one another and establish dominance in a group, to trim the bark off of trees for food, and even to attract sexual partners. There is a process called disbudding, in which the goats horns are removed shortly after birth, assumably to prevent potential problems like getting stuck in a fence or having a scuffle; however, there is a lot of debate over whether this practice is harmful or beneficial to goats. Sadly, I do not own any goats and by no means am a goat expert, so I really can’t weigh in; however, in general, I think goat horns are pretty amazing.
If I had a pair of horns like that, I would show them off too.
The twentieth of November 2018
goatsMany of us enjoy sharing various bits and pieces of our daily lives to the world on social media. Apps such as Instagram and Facebook make it easy to feel like you’re connected to friends a world away. However, sometimes with this amazing ability to share your life with others, there is pressure to only share the very best parts! Just remember, when you see someone living it up and feeling fantastic, those posts are carefully chosen to showcase the best. Don’t let a bit of bad lighting get you down – you do you, you share you, and let them be them.
Perhaps one day I will take a photography course.
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