We’ve all been there. You open one eye, the room is still dim, and before you’ve even stretched, your hand is already fumbling for the nightstand. You find it. The cold glass of your smartphone. You...
Do you ever feel like you're stuck in an emotional rut, like a hamster on a wheel of recurring feelings? That is your emotional state. You can think of it as your Emotional Home. Those are the...
Question: "Hi Tomas, how can I balance striving for success with accepting myself as I am?” This is a really great question, and there are a few points to unpack. Let’s get into it. ❓WHY You may be...
Question: "Hi Tomas, how can I learn to accept constructive criticism without taking it personally?” This is an important question and very relevant in both personal growth and professional...
Question: "Hi Tomas, how can I set realistic goals that challenge me but are achievable?" It’s super important to strike the right balance between ambition and realism when setting goals. Let’s dive...
Question: "Hi Tomas, I always start my projects with enthusiasm but struggle to maintain momentum. Any advice?" You've touched on a common challenge many of us face, so let's dive into it. ❓WHY Ever...
Are you stressed by the weight of your own expectations? The pressure to always give your 100%? We often picture our best self as someone consistently operating at peak level. No blips. But let's...
Have you heard of negative motivation? Most people use positive motivation only. You want something and it creates a desire which makes you take action. Or, it’s supposed to… But…...
Have you ever faced a challenge so daunting it seemed impossible to conquer? 🤔 Well, let me share a story that might change your mind. 🧗 In the vast, awe-inspiring expanse of Yosemite National Park,...
What's your story? Not the superficial one you recount at social gatherings, but the deeper, more intimate narrative you tell yourself. It's a question worth pondering, especially considering the...
What if I told you that there is a high probability that we don't live in the real world but in a computer simulation? A mad thought, I know! Now, let's put aside the fact that this is not a...
I have a crazy story for you. The Olympics is an event that’s usually associated with… Skilled, talented, hard-working athletes. It’s an event that brings together the best athletes in the...
It’s been a few days since the Barbie vs Oppenheimer trend died down. But when the trend was going strong, you could see a lot of people wearing pink clothes. Ironically, all of this pink really...
Do you ever wonder why life has all these ups and downs? How come some days you’re crushing it and feel unstoppable, and on other days it feels like everything is falling apart and you’re in...
When was the first time you boarded a flight? Do you remember the feeling of excitement? Perhaps, you've even had the luxury of turning left into business or first class? Now, imagine a time...
Bad habits. We all have some (or many) that we would like to get rid of. There are loads of tips and tricks for breaking bad habits out there, and many of them are very effective. However,...
Have you ever stopped to consider how the clouds relate to the sky? Don't worry, I'm not here to give you a weather lesson. Stick with me for a moment, and humour this little detour as we...
The Unexpected Side Effect of Success Picture this: You’ve been working tirelessly towards a major goal. It could be anything - a promotion at work, completing a marathon, finishing a...
Ever encountered a spider in the bathroom and mustered up the guts to catch it and release it outside? Or perhaps you've stood up to that know-it-all colleague during a team meeting? Well,...
Ah, optimism - the kale of the mental health world. It's often seen as the solution for everything from work stress to life challenges. But does optimism really live up to its reputation? Can it...
“The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never...
Recently, I faced one of the most challenging goals I've ever set. To run a 7-hour Ultramarathon. Picture this: Over 300 runners with a 7-hour window and a goal to run as far (or as...
How would you describe mental toughness, strength and resilience? Is it something that everyone has, or is it something that only certain people possess? (Note: In this article, I'll be using the...
Do you compare yourself to others? Do you compare yourself with their accomplishments, career, wealth, looks, luck, physique, etc? Do you end up feeling inadequate, underperforming,...
Is being hard on yourself a good way to push yourself, or does it do more damage than good? In this article, I’ll share my best thoughts on this topic, all based on my own experience as well...
Do you take hours to make a decision because… well, what if is not the best option?! It may range from something simple like being unable to decide what to pick from a menu in a restaurant,...
In Part 1 of this mini-series, I've shared with you why we are negative in the first place. In Part 2, I've shared with you why you may find being positive quite hard and being negative quite easy....
In Part 1, I've shared with you why we have a tendency to be negative. In this Part 2, I'll share with you how you may be further fueling this tendency as well as several tips on how to stop being...
Do you often feel unhappy? Do you often catch yourself being critical or cynical about things and people? Or, have you ever been told, “Stop being so negative”? These may seem like quite heavy...
Every so often, I catch myself saying something "interesting", and so I write it down in case it will be useful in the future. So let me open this article with a couple of quotes I hope will get you...
Running is a bit like Marmite. Some people love it, and some people hate it. I love Marmite, and I love running. Beyond the obvious health benefits, running is also a powerful tool...
Do you ever wonder why happiness and joy seem a bit fragile and fleeting, while sadness, low, and misery in general, has this persistent heaviness to it that is sometimes hard to move? Over...
You're probably wondering what on Earth is YouSpiracy, and could YOU possibly be a Youspiracy theorist? Whether you believe or subscribe to any of the many conspiracy theories out there is...
Many of us aspire to achieve so much, yet we often let ourselves get away with so little. Don't you wonder why? I want to share with you my concept of M.A.S.™ - The Minimum Acceptable...
How much better could your life be with more self-discipline? What would you be able to accomplish? Self-discipline is absolutely essential for achieving meaningful and fulfilling things...
Would you like to feel like a million bucks?What does it feel like, you ask?"Amazing", "On top of the world", or "Overjoyed" would be good descriptions. In this article, I want to share with you...
Let me ask you a simple question. What is it that you want? Most frequently, what people want are things like: Wealth, health, freedom, status, their own business, that perfect partner,...
Lately, I’ve encountered a lot of people who had the ‘All or Nothing Mindset’ in the pursuit of their goals and ambitions. It was quite obvious that it wasn’t working for them and I want to share...
Let's be honest. Not every goal is achievable, at least not on the first try. Sometimes, we just bite too much to chew, and we have to throw in the towel (or spit it out if I were to run with...
Have you ever thought... "Oh, I wish there was some sort of 'happiness equation' that would show me how to be happier!" I have one I want to share with you. It's more philosophical one than a...
I want to share something with you. I like it hard! But, but before your mind goes into "funny" places, let me clarify. I'm talking about the hardship of...
This blog post is a short one but more valuable. Years ago, I watched a motivational speech where the speaker kept hammering home one message: It's not over until it's done! It really resonated with...
Has anyone ever told you: "Ahh, just fake it till you make it"? It's terrible, terrible advice and research showed that it can, in fact, do a lot of damage. In this article, I will explain why...
I talk a lot about the power of reflection in my monthly goals updates but realized that I’ve never really described the value of it and how to do it in a stand-alone article. Reflection is so...
What if I told you that you’ve been thinking wrong about self-discipline all along. Self-discipline is not just willpower to drag yourself to do something. There are many tasks we need...
What are the dreams you say “one day” to over and over again?What are the things you’d love to try and places you’d love to see?What would you do if you were not scared of failing, being rejected,...
Do you have drama in your life? I mean, a bit too much? Arguments, gossip, stress, anger, upset, resentment, etc? Do you think you may be addicted to drama? You probably say: Absolutely not! I hate...
What are your fears you’d love to overcome? Public speaking?Making sales calls?Starting your own business? Fear is the most powerful drive for our actions, but also...
Over the years, people have asked me why OK is NOT enough. Ever wondered about it?Let me ask you this. If you went on a holiday and it was just OK, would you go back again?If you watched a...
Do you sometimes feel like you’re running around, ticking boxes, getting things done but not experiencing anything fully (let alone smelling the roses)? Or maybe you sometimes catch your mind...
In this article, I want to share with you a few tips that will help you get up early in the morning. Why would you want to wake up early? You’ve surely heard that the early bird catches...
How do you feel on everyday basis? Do you like it? Is there something you’d like to change about it? Maybe you’d like to feel happier more often? I’m sure you know some people who are always...
Not everything we want and need to do in life is fun and enjoyable. In moments like these, to get things done, it all comes down to willpower and self-discipline. If you’re like most people,...
If you’ve been into personal development for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard various coaches, mentors and gurus saying: Set big and scary goals. https://youtu.be/8H1H2v3YLvY Well, I’m here to...
Do you feel like you’re not valued or appreciated enough by your boss, colleagues, friends or even family? Do you feel like people are just not taking you seriously or taking you for granted? First...
A big part of my work as a coach is helping my clients overcome all sorts of obstacles, fears, and limiting beliefs that are holding them back from achieving their goals. There is one kind of fear...
When I was around 24, something happened that changed my life for good. Until then, I was going through my days thinking; well, this is what life is, and more importantly, this is who I am. Then...
Hey, let’s be honest. Sometimes, we all have moments when we feel lazy, unmotivated, and when we just don’t feel like doing anything, especially the things we SHOULD do. But, I guess you’re here...
On April the 28th 2019, I’ve run my first marathon (suggesting it most likely wasn’t my last one) and it was a pretty incredible experience, and I want to share it with you....
Ghosting is usually talked about in relation to dating, but it’s happening in friendships, business, and other kinds of relationships. Ghosting – When a person ignores or cuts off all...
In this blog, I’ll share with you 10 tips for success that you may not have heard 1000x before. Before I dive straight into it, let me share something with you. I usually write my blogs and record...
Do you have dreams,goals and ambitions that you hold back with because of the fear of what others might think if you did pursue them? Are you struggling to be authentic, speak your mind, act or even...
First of all, being ambitious is absolutely essential to accomplishing anything great in life. It’s the fuel necessary for all the hard work needed to achieve great goals. It’s what will keep you...
For many people, the new year represents a new opportunity to start fresh again, with a clean slate and make this coming year a little better than the previous one. This often triggers a craze of...
Life happens. Some days are great and some days really suck, and the rest is somewhere in between. It’s easy to be smiling when the days are great. But you may be wondering, how to stay positive...
The question of whether the glass is half full or half empty has been a topic of neverending debates whether between scientists or philosophers. But for the purpose of this article, I want to look...
Have you ever looked at someone you maybe didn’t even know and a mean, judgmental thought about them ran through your head?Do you notice yourself being grumpy or negative for no good reason?Are you...
Do you have a dream?Do you have a “one day I’d love to…” wish? It may be something quite small like buying a new MacBook or it may be a BIG DREAM, a career or a lifestyle vision like: “I’d love to...
I’ve been coaching for about five years now, and in this time, I’ve been lucky enough to meet or coach hundreds and hundreds of people….
Do you ever say to you self something like this? “I’m such a good person, but people keep screwing me over.”“I’m so good to everyone, but people always take advantage of me.”“I just want to get...
THE DRAMA TRIANGLE A persecutor, a victim, and a rescuer walk into a bar. They sit down and play their little drama triangle game until someone tears them apart, or one of them gets fed up or...
How well do you know yourself? Who are you? I’m not asking about what you do or where you live. Who are you as a person, deep down? Pay attention to how you felt when I asked you this. Did you feel...