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Goals - From "Should" to "Want”

Tired of chasing goals that don’t excite you? This guide helps you break free from the “shoulds” and set goals rooted in joy, curiosity, and personal meaning. Build a life that energises you—not one that just looks good on paper.

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Future Possibilities

Tired of living on autopilot? This guide unpacks how to shift from short-term thinking to a more intentional, future-focused mindset. With five practical steps, you'll learn to plan wisely, stay adaptable, and make choices that shape a more meaningful tomorrow.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

Tame The Inner Critic

Is your inner voice more bully than coach? Learn how to quiet your inner critic using evidence-backed tools. With humour, heart, and practical steps, this guide helps you build resilience, ditch self-doubt, and unlock your confident, creative self.

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Perseverance

Perseverance isn’t just pushing through; it’s about steady effort, smart goals, and learning from mistakes. These practical tips show how building grit and staying consistent—especially when things get tough—can lead to lasting growth and meaningful success.

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A Personal Brand

Building a personal brand online helps people stand out in today’s digital-first world. With clear messaging and consistent content, you can showcase your strengths, attract new opportunities, and confidently navigate career growth or reinvention.

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Managing Stress

stress can impact your health, clarity, and happiness. These five grounded, research-backed strategies offer realistic ways to reduce stress and regain control, without fluff, guilt, or gimmicks. Learn how to reset, refocus, and thrive with confidence.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

A Personal Roadmap

Waiting for life to happen rarely works. A personal roadmap gives you structure, focus, and control. Learn five powerful approaches to shape your future with clarity—turning dreams into achievable goals through habits, community, skills, and thoughtful reflection.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

The fear of starting

The fear of starting can feel paralyzing, fed by anxiety, self-doubt, and perfectionism. But small, strategic actions like breaking tasks down or using the five-minute rule can shift momentum. This guide offers clear, proven steps to get you going.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

Be Remarkable

Living remarkably isn’t about being flashy—it’s about intentional action, real growth, and making a meaningful impact. This guide shares five grounded ways to embrace authenticity, stand out with purpose, and build a life others respect and remember.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

Break the Cycle of Comparison

Constant comparison steals joy and distorts reality. This piece uncovers the hidden emotional cost of comparing yourself to others and gives you five grounded, practical ways to break the habit, shift focus inward, and rebuild authentic confidence.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

Connect with Teens

Teens can seem distant, but connection is possible. This guide shares five real-life strategies to improve communication, build trust, and bridge the generational gap—whether you're a teacher, parent, or grandparent. Connection starts with curiosity, empathy, and patience.

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The Law of Attraction

Can your thoughts really shape your life? The Law of Attraction says yes—think positive, get positive. But is it truth or illusion? This piece explores both the inspiration and criticism behind the idea, grounding optimism with real-world action.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

The Curse Of Nostalgia

Nostalgia can feel warm, but for many navigating midlife, it turns toxic—making the past seem perfect and the present dull. This piece explores how to break nostalgia’s grip and reconnect with life as it is now, full of potential.

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Resentment and Hedonic Cycles

Resentment and the hedonic treadmill trap us in dissatisfaction. By shifting our mindset, letting go of comparisons, and focusing on values, we can stop chasing what doesn’t last—and start appreciating what truly matters. Here's how to start reclaiming peace.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

Simplify Your Workflow

A cluttered workflow drains focus and time. This guide reveals how to simplify your systems, boost efficiency, and reclaim control—whether at work or home—through smart prioritisation, automation, and intentional space design. Less stress, more progress.

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Controlling Others: A Lost Cause

Trying to control others only leads to stress, conflict, and broken trust. This guide offers practical tools to release control, respect autonomy, and create healthier, more empowering relationships based on trust, boundaries, and authentic connection.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

Boldness is not natural

Boldness isn’t natural—it’s trained. This piece explores how courage is cultivated, not inherited, through small, consistent steps. Using psychology-backed strategies, it shows how fear can be reframed as fuel and boldness built into your daily mindset.

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Black Box Thinking

Failure isn’t the end—it’s data. Black Box Thinking reframes mistakes as stepping stones to success. Learn how small adjustments, honest reflection, and a no-shame mindset can transform setbacks into progress across your career, relationships, and goals.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

Keep Calm, Go Stoic

From Wi-Fi woes to midlife creaks, Stoicism offers no-nonsense wisdom from ancient thinkers who tackled chaos with calm. Discover how Zeno, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius can help you stay sane, skip the midlife motorbike, and find real purpose.

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Rick Lockwood Rick Lockwood

Delusion

Mild delusions are subtle distortions of reality that many of us unknowingly carry. From optimism to inflated self-belief, they serve as psychological tools—sometimes helpful, sometimes risky. Let’s explore how these beliefs shape our minds, decisions, and resilience.

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