Intentional Living . Self Awareness
Sailing Your Path From Wasted Time
On February 11, 2018 by adminEver looked back and wondered if you should have taken a different direction? Looked back wished that you hadn’t wasted time on a particular period of your life?
I have been wanting to write this piece for quite a while now but it wasn’t until I truly explored and accepted something within myself that I was able to. And that is this…
Intentional Living . Self Awareness
New Year, Who Dis?- Will the real Kaitlyn Scott please stand up?
On January 21, 2018 by adminIt’s fascinating the power the social construct of time ticking into the New Year has on our inspiration and motivation. Coming into the New Year with all these fantastic expectations, a fresh start, the ideology that things are going to be different this time, yet we’re often left disappointed as nothing changes. Don’t get me wrong I love any kind of motivation for positive change; that feeling of a clean slate; our annual check in and refocus on our goals.
*Puts hand up proudly for being the lamest person ever* But there is no greater feeling for me (Queen of to-do lists), than watching a video from my favourite Youtubers and ending on a motivation high eager to implement the new perspective into practise in my life.
Intentional Living . Self Awareness
Writing the Wrongs of the Year- Lessons for 2018
On December 30, 2017 by adminMaybe it’s the university English language major in me but I couldn’t help but review the lessons of the year in the best way I know how, just as I would a good book.
In my first year of university my lecturer explained that the first step is to draw out the key points, the devices leading to the main themes. The stand outs, the signs, the enlightenments and the sparks. Using devices like characterisation, metaphors, similes, repetition and alliteration (when the same letter or sound is used to begin closely connected words).
Leading into 2018, how have the characters in your life developed? Who brought drama and pessimism. Who gravitated into your life and equally who gravitated out of it. The people who remain in your story, are meant to be there. Which characters remained consistent? Just as every year will continue to do, a series of events demonstrated the consistent people in my life. The people who message on a Wednesday night asking how my week’s been and the ones who message me to get home safe. You are a reflection of the people you surround yourself with so determine whether those around you helped you grow or who contributed to your fall. Note the importance this places on your character’s development on your journey.
Health . Mental Wellbeing . Self Awareness . Social Change
Food For Thought: Fuelling the Mind
On November 29, 2017 by adminAs some of you may know I am nearing the end of a fitness challenge (being held accountable just got very real!). When I began I believed that how I felt about my physical appearance would be my focus but the results so far have highlighted a lesson in myself that’s so much more important.
Self Awareness
Life’s Small Moments Like These
On October 25, 2017 by White Scarf PerspectiveIt’s astounding that for first nineteen years of my life I was so consumed with the belief that simultaneously the best days are both behind and ahead of me. Our whole lives we’re withstood from milestones bound by the concept of time. And yet society constantly reinforces the fact that our younger days are ‘the best days of our life’. So which of these is actually true?
Intentional Living . Self Awareness
22 Things I’ve Learned By 22
On October 9, 2017 by White Scarf Perspective
1. Taking care of your body and mind are both equally as important. Do not take for granted the one vessel to experience this incredible thing called life.
2. You are able to cope and move on from things far worse than you ever believe you could, just trust in the process. Keep on keeping on.
3. Quality over quantity for everything!
4. Trust and communication are THE two most important components of MY relationships. Focus on these two things and the rest will work itself.
5. EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY! People and emotions come into your life long enough for you to experience the necessary lesson then leave again. Everything passes both the pain and immense pleasure. Use it as incentive to make the most out of each experience.
Self Awareness
Letter To My Present Self: My Guide to Early Twenties.
On October 3, 2017 by White Scarf PerspectiveThis week I approach my 22nd birthday, another year older and most definitely wiser. You know those years that are filled with consistent highs and pure happiness? Yeah well this year has definitely not been that for me at all! Quite the contrary. But with struggle comes ample growth so I am appreciative.
So here is a letter to my present self, advice about the things to focus on in such a significant part of my life.
Dear Kaitlyn, or at this stage Kaity/Darling…
Right now you are in arguably one of the most lost stages of life, so remember that you are able to deal with circumstances far worse than you ever believe you can. Know that your lowest of lows result in an even higher high. Remember not to compare pain because pain is not relative to circumstance, pain is relative to experience. Your ability to cope with situations is relative to the experiences that have equipped you to deal with them. Forgiveness is strength not weakness and is a lesson that you’re going to learn in order to free yourself.
Self Awareness
A Letter To 16 Year Old Me
On September 26, 2017 by White Scarf PerspectiveIn light of my birthday coming up next week I wanted my next few posts to not only reflect on the past but act as incentive and an alignment referral for the future. The process of writing a letter to my past, present and future self definitely helped to re-evaluate where I’m at and where I’m going.
So what advice would you give to your younger self?
Dear Kaitlyn,
Social Change
THE CONSTRUCTION OF B-E-A-UTIFUL IN SOCIETY
On September 17, 2017 by adminWith the flood of social media the divide between expectation and reality has never been so prevalently reinforced into our everyday lives, consuming us from the minute we wake up and look at our phones. To add to that we live in a world where our level of perceived beauty is directly correlated to our sense of self worth and yet when we define beauty we focus on aesthetic appearances and a significant part of who we are goes unrepresented.
Intentional Living . Self Awareness
5 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN STUCK IN A RUT
On August 30, 2017 by adminLet’s face it, in life we are constantly stuck in situations. Stuck in a dead-end job not knowing what other path to take. Stuck studying a subject you don’t even like. Stuck living at home with your parents wanting to move out. Stuck single wanting a relationship. Stuck in a relationship with no growth or not knowing whether you’re in the right relationship. Sound familiar to anyone? I’m absolutely not an expert in all these topics, but these are the things I make myself remember to become okay with feeling stuck. Because I do feel like an expert in that field!
1. You are working towards doing something whether you know it or not. Give yourself some credit because despite how it may look the rest of us are feeling the same in one way or another! This is not an excuse if you know you could be doing more to get to where you want to be. It is reassurance that despite what you think, you are progressing. Even if you believe you feel stuck the mere life experience doing what you’re doing, the conversations, the memories, the time and especially the mistakes are going to contribute to finding your way. Helping gain clarity deciding what you want and just as importantly what you don’t want.