Laziness, TV and ADHD

I stopped watching streaming services, Youtube and mindlessly scrolling social media. This is what happened.

Expectations, Goal Setting, ProductivityRachel Walker12 September 2024ArticleComment

I wrestled the consistency beast and won (kind of!)

Last month I shared a tirade against ‘consistency’ in the below Youtube video. I vowed to prioritise commitment to my goal (and the many forms that takes), rather than overly structuring what my input and output should look like. It went really well…

Career, Fear of Failure, Expectations, Goal Setting, Inner CriticRachel Walker28 August 2024ArticleComment

Can ADHD be cured?

If you've been diagnosed with ADHD, or know someone who has, you might have found yourself asking, "Can ADHD be cured?" It's a question that pops up often, and the answer is complex, rooted in both science and personal experience.

Expectations, Inner Critic, Self DiscoveryRachel Walker13 August 2024ArticleComment

Tackling Task Avoidance with ADHD: Confronting "Dead Rats"

A few weeks ago, I found a dead rat in my waste bin outside my house. This unsettling discovery got me thinking about task avoidance and ADHD, so.. in this article, I'll share insights and strategies for overcoming task avoidance.

Emotions, ExpectationsRachel Walker10 August 2024ArticleComment

Is It Normal to Be Successful and Miserable?

Have you ever looked at a successful person and wondered if they are truly happy? After all, you can look successful on the outside, but still be miserable inside. This week I talked to Janine Aurichio, the ‘Joy Master’ about what being successful and miserable looks like, and how you can tap into your true life’s joy instead.

Expectations, PerfectionismRachel Walker20 July 2021ArticleComment

Is it Normal That My Inner Critic is So Loud?

Do you struggle with an inner critic? The little voice in the back of your head that never seems to have anything good to say? Don’t worry, we all do. And in todays blog I talk with Helen about the inner critic, where it comes from, and what you can do to keep it on mute.

Expectations, PerfectionismRachel Walker29 June 2021ArticleComment

Is it normal these are my relationship standards? Part 2 With Cat, Eillie & Hannah #19

Where does cheating fall on your standards list? And can someone only cheat once? And what about money, or values, or lifestyle? How do all of these things come together, and create your standards for a relationship? Find out more in my latest episode.

Expectations, RelationshipsRachel Walker15 June 2021PodcastComment

Is it normal these are my relationship dealbreakers? Part 1 With Cat, Eillie & Hannah #18

Do you know what your dealbreakers are in a relationship? You know, those hard lines that make you think ‘I’m out of here’. Because while they might feel strange, everyone has at least one, and it’s one of the reasons we spend time seeking out a partner with the same life goals as us. In today’s episode, I talk all about dealbreakers, what they look like, and why understanding yours can be a really good thing!

Relationships, ExpectationsRachel Walker8 June 2021PodcastComment

7 ways to handle having ZERO willpower when you’re a perfectionist

Imagine combining someone with completely unrealistic expectations, someone who is highly critical, and someone who’ll do anything to avoid the negative emotion that failure brings. Then assign them a group leader who lives completely in the present, with no ability to anticipate future benefits, and make them work together to navigate through a maze which has no final destination.

Perfectionism, ExpectationsRachel Walker11 February 2020Article

Given up on your New Year Resolutions? Good! Do this instead...

We set goals based on unrealistic or undesirable self expectations, and then we wonder why we don’t stick to them. It’s time to try something different!

ExpectationsRachel Walker4 February 2020Article