See things differently; discover what’s possible
Fresh perspectives, insights and unconventional ideas
Sometimes, all it takes is a new way of seeing things to shift your entire perspective on life. That’s what this section is all about – helping you break free from conventional thinking and explore the possibilities that truly fit you.
We’re gradually adding more content to this section. As we find or develop them we’ll be adding:
- Articles exploring alternative approaches to life – ways to live that don’t quite follow societal norms but work brilliantly for the people living them.
- Interviews with people who’ve already taken steps towards creating a life that feels right for them, sharing their insights, struggles, and successes.
- Practical tips and advice to help you uncover what your right life looks like and take the first steps towards making it real.
- Blog posts, notes, thoughts and more – food for thought to help get you started with finding your own way forward.
This isn’t about selling a one-size-fits-all dream. It’s about giving you the tools, inspiration, and encouragement to figure out what works for you –and then go for it.
Worksheets and guides
Getting started
If you’re feeling like there might be more to life but you’re not sure what that looks like, this is a good place to begin. This worksheet will guide you through a simple process to help you explore what you want your life to look like, work out your priorities, and start identifying practical next steps. You don’t need all the answers – you just need a place to start.
Download the ‘Getting started’ worksheet →
Know your numbers
How much money do you really need to live? One of the biggest barriers to making changes in life is fear about money. But that fear is often based on assumptions rather than facts. This simple worksheet will help you work out the minimum income you actually need to cover your essential living costs. Knowing that number can open up new possibilities you may not have considered. Download the worksheet and start exploring what living life your way could look like.
Download the ‘Know your numbers’ worksheet →
Find your direction
Ready to go deeper? This step-by-step guide builds on the ideas in the free worksheets and helps you turn them into a clear plan. You’ll work out where you want to go with your work or career, what’s needed to get there, and how to start closing the gap.
- Step 1: Start where you are
- Step 2: Turn ideas into options
- Step 3: Find out what’s involved
- Step 4: Build your picture
- Step 5: Work out where you are now
- Step 6: Sense-check and shape your approach
- Step 7: Make it real
Work through clear prompts to turn ideas into actions you can actually follow through on.
Get the ‘Find your direction’ guide (£9.99) →
Ideas and inspiration
You don’t need to have everything figured out
Most people don’t find direction by sitting still and overthinking. They find it by exploring, experimenting and taking small steps towards something that feels more right than where they are now. Read more…
What if you stopped climbing the ladder?
What if your life – and career – didn’t have to move in a straight line? There’s a different way of thinking about direction, progress and what comes next. Read more…
Finding direction – and then building towards it
I knew I was interested in writing, but I didn’t know what to do with that. This is the approach I used to work out what I wanted to do for a living and then start taking steps to get there. Read more…
How I became an international athlete – and you could too
Sometimes what feels out of reach is more possible than you think. I never set out to become an international athlete – but finding the right fit, and then putting the work in to pursue it, changed everything. Read more…
Becoming confident – one step at a time
You don’t have to stay the person you’ve always been. You can start showing up differently today. When I was a teenager I deliberately changed myself into a confident person. Here’s how. Read more…