Tag: Blogging

  • Sunk Cost Fallacy: You Need to Cut Your Losses

    Have you ever stuck with doing something, even though you know it isn’t working for you? Maybe you’re still drinking a crappy coffee you bought, because it was $7 or maybe you’re still at a job you hate because you’ve already worked there 20 years, so what’s 10 more? That is the Sunk Cost Fallacy. The Decision Lab describes it…

  • We are not machines, you must rest!

    We are not machines, but we treat our bodies like they are. Rest is important, and so is listening to your body. It will tell you what you need, if only you will listen.

  • Journal 5 – Global Blog

    Journal: I have a global blog! Or something like that. I checked my stats and saw there were people from all over the world visiting my blog and reading my work. It’s a start, and proof that I can reach a global audience.

  • 100 posts!

    Reflecting on the journey so far to reaching 100 posts on my blog. It hasn’t been an easy ride, but it’s been worth it with so many lessons during the ups and downs. Thank you for joining me on the ride!

  • Goals for my blog: Devin’s World

    Blog writing has changed over the years, and so have I. Going forward, I want to do things differently, and here is how.

  • Social Media Slump

    In 2024 I was on a mission to get my debut novel published. I wrote it, edited it, hired someone else to edit it (twice), hired professional beta readers, gave it to friends, ordered a book cover, set up an Amazon account and more. I did all the bits and pieces to get it published including taking to Instagram (and…

  • How to avoid burnout

    Feeling burnt out? Here’s my latest strategy to manage my energy so I don’t get burnt out so easily. Learn how I categorise tasks by mental effort to keep productive while doing the things I like.

  • Things you’ll learn when starting a blog

    When I first started writing this blog, it was mostly an experiment to see if I could even do it. I wasn’t sure what it involved, or what I would need to know and do until I did it. The inspiration came from a quote I heard that went like ‘Ready, Fire, Aim!’ This little play on words encourages us…