Simple Pleasures, Everyday Joie de Vivre.

Photo by Fabio Comparelli on Unsplash Grit is a concept in the book 'Grit' by Angela Duckworth. It means passion and perseverance . In the book Angela has many examples of people who kept trying despite difficulties. People who committed  to things despite all the odds. People who are determined to achieve something no matter what it takes. It's really about taking the long road. In this article we will cover some of the characteristics of gritty people, so you too can be gritty and achieve everything you want to.  Back-bone  Backbone means strength of character. You are a good person, you do the right thing, you're conscientious, punctual, and you strive for excellence in all matters.  Confidence Confidence means being sure of yourself in everything that you do, it is competence, the belief that you can succeed at things and the ability to foster healthy relationships. You build confidence by experience and practice.  Courage Courage is the guts to embark on y...

  Morning pages were invented by Julia Cameron in The Artists Way - which is a course on creativity. Therein, every morning you get up and write three A4 pages from stream of consciousness. You put pen to paper and don't lift it off until you're done. The morning pages help to unleash your feelings, help you to be creative; to express yourself and help to quiet your inner critic. But I have a little spin on the morning pages where you write the three pages, but everything you write is positive. This way you create your day with a positive attitude and by making affirmations. Your word really is your wand as we have learnt from the book of the same name by Florence Scovel Shinn. You speak over things; you improve your mood, your life, and combat negativity. You visualize a promising future and put yourself in the drivers seat. It also helps to cope with adversity and ward off disease.  Write down virtuous ideas. Create a positive experience in the universe, and shape your desti...