In today’s fast-paced world, the temptation to take the easy route is everywhere. Whether it’s at work, in relationships, or in personal growth, convenience often calls to us like a siren song. But the truth is, success and fulfillment rarely come from taking the shortcut. They come from doing what’s best for us—even when it’s difficult, inconvenient, or uncomfortable.

The Trap of Convenience

It’s human nature to seek comfort and avoid discomfort. But this desire for ease can hold us back in significant ways. In our careers, for example, the “easy” choice might be sticking with the status quo—doing what we’ve always done, following the same routines, and avoiding challenging opportunities that could require more effort.

While this may feel safe in the short term, it often results in stagnation. When we choose what’s easy, we miss out on the growth and development that comes from facing challenges head-on. Comfort zones may feel nice, but they’re not where growth happens.

What’s Best vs. What’s Easy

Choosing what’s best for you often means stepping into discomfort. It might involve taking on a project you’re unsure about, having a difficult conversation, or pushing yourself to develop a new skill. These decisions are hard, but they are the ones that lead to long-term success.

When you do what’s best for you, you prioritize your growth, your values, and your future. The “best” choice might be saying no to the easy path and yes to something that requires more effort, time, or risk. It’s about looking beyond the immediate gratification and thinking about where you want to be in the long run.

The Cost of Avoiding the Hard Work

​There’s a real cost to always choosing convenience. When we take the path of least resistance, we forgo the possibility of reaching our true potential. Think about it: What opportunities have you passed up because they felt too risky? What dreams have you delayed because they seemed too difficult to pursue?

The cost isn’t just about missed opportunities—it’s about the erosion of our confidence, our sense of purpose, and our ability to trust ourselves. The more we choose the easy way, the more we reinforce the idea that we can’t handle challenges. But in reality, we are capable of far more than we give ourselves credit for.

How to Make the Best Choice

So how do you start choosing what’s best for you, even when it’s not easy or convenient? Here are a few strategies:

1. Clarify Your Long-Term Vision: The more clearly you can see the future you want for yourself, the easier it will be to make tough decisions. When faced with a choice, ask yourself: Will this move me closer to my long-term goals?
2. Embrace Discomfort: Growth always happens outside of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid to take on challenges that feel intimidating. Embrace the discomfort, knowing that it’s part of the journey.
3. Practice Delayed Gratification: The easy choice may give you immediate satisfaction, but the best choice will pay off in the long run. Practice delaying gratification and choose what’s best over what’s easy.
4. Build Resilience: Every time you push through difficulty, you build resilience. The more you make choices that are hard but rewarding, the stronger you become—mentally and emotionally.
5. Surround Yourself with Support: Sometimes, doing what’s best for you can feel isolating. Find mentors, friends, or colleagues who encourage and support you as you take the harder path. You don’t have to do it alone.

Conclusion: The Road Less Traveled

The easy route may look appealing, but it’s the harder road—the one that challenges you and forces you to grow—that leads to the greatest rewards. Do what’s best for you, not what’s easy and convenient. In doing so, you’ll not only reach your goals but also build a life that reflects your true potential.
Remember: Success isn’t about avoiding challenges; it’s about overcoming them. The best decisions may not always be the most convenient ones, but they’re the ones that will get you where you want to go.

Always believing in you,
Trish


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Do you tend to set #newyear goals but NOT achieve them? 😣 I fully feel you! What's worse is, we might end up feeling like a loser when we don't achieve them.

If you fed up with NOT achieving your desired goals, then THIS is the video for you to plan and crush your 2025 goals 💪

In this video, I share the tried and proven effective steps to ACTUALLY achieve almost all my #newyeargoals - year after year.

If I can do it, so can you 🌟

What other strategies have helped you to achieve your new year goals? Do share with me as I'd love to learn from you too!

Truly,
Trish

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How effectively can you solve problems?💡
Regardless of your job and industry, there are certain #softskills that are universally valued by employers. Problem solving is definitely one of them, yet the ability to solve problems is not a skill that comes naturally to everyone.


In fact, #problemsolving can be a very difficult skill to master.


As the world of work becomes more complex and fast-moving, the ability to find the cause of complex problems then solve them will become increasingly vital.


So, if you need to enhance your problem solving skills to keep up with this growing demand, check out this video to learn 5 practical methods for improving your problem solving techniques🚀


Truly,
Trish


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Ever wondered how some people can achieve so much during the day? It’s not magic or some special skill set. The secret to being highly #productive is to discipline yourself to #stopprocrastinating and #getthingsdone.


The truth is, most of us are guilty of putting things off until later. It’s infinitely easier to focus on the now rather than start doing something that feels #overwhelming or unappealing.


Here’s a little secret...


While it may feel sorta good to snuggle up and binge-watch Netflix instead of ticking off items from your do-to list, it would feel better if you got that thing done FIRST.


You’re not allowing your body and mind to fully relax when the thought of the things you’ll have to do later hovers over your head the entire time. You’re essentially wasting energy at the same time you’re supposed to be recharging it.


If you find yourself constantly putting things off and not achieving as much during the day as you’d like to, here are 5 proven and tested tips to finally #beatprocrastination and get things done💪


Truly,
Trish


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There are only so many hours in the day. Unfortunately, we cannot store time, nor can we borrow more for later.

Only you can decide how you spend your time. Naturally, you’ll want to spend your time on things that add value to your life. But, with life being so busy in these modern times with jobs, kids, and other activities, how can you have time for those things that matter the most to you?

Luckily, there are some great time management techniques that may help simplify how you work, get tasks done more efficiently, and free up more time for whatever you choose.

Check out this video to learn 4 time management techniques that have helped me to increase efficiency while reducing overwhelm.

What other time saving tips have helped you to improve the quality of your life overall?
Do share with me in the comments below💡

Truly,
Trish

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Gentle reminder to give yourself CREDIT for trying and to always practice #SELFCOMPASSION no matter what setbacks you might face along the way toward achieving your goals🩵


We can get so caught up looking at where we SHOULD be, where we aren’t, and where others are in comparison that we forget to appreciate where we’ve been and where we’ve come from.


One of the strategies that have helped me to remember how far I’ve come and to appreciate myself a little more for all my little #achievements, is by surrounding myself with people who uplift and support me.
This helps me to feel valued and appreciated.


Do try this for yourself too - Seek out relationships with people who make you feel good about yourself and who genuinely encourages you to be your best self.


Be gentle with yourself, keep believing in yourself, and keep putting one foot in front of the other🙌


Always believing in you,
Trish


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Does any of these BURNOUT signs sound familiar to you? Heavy WORKLOADS and deadline PRESSURES are a fact of managerial life. Who doesn’t feel #overwhelmed or stretched thin sometimes? But when relentless #workstress pushes you into the debilitating state we call #burnout, it is a serious problem, affecting not just your own performance and #wellbeing, both on the job and off, but also that of your team and your organization.


Here are 3 ways that helps me to prevent burnout:


🌻1 #Prioritizeselfcare


It’s essential to replenish your physical and #emotionalenergy, along with your capacity to #focus, by prioritizing good #sleephabits, nutrition, #exercise, social connection, and practices that promote #equanimity and well-being, like #meditating, #journaling, and enjoying nature.
If you’re having troubling squeezing such activities into your packed schedule, give yourself a week to assess exactly how you’re spending your time.


🌻2 #Shiftyourperspective


You must take a close look at your #mindset and #assumptions. What aspects of your situation are truly fixed, and which can you change?


Altering your perspective can buffer the negative impact of even the inflexible aspects.


If #exhaustion is a key problem, ask yourself which tasks—including critical ones—you could #delegate to free up meaningful time and #energy for other important work. Are there ways to reshape your job in order to gain more control or to focus on the most #fulfilling tasks? 


🌻3 Reduce exposure to job #stressors


This involves resetting the #expectations of colleagues, clients, and even family members for what and how much you’re willing to take on, as well as ground rules for working together.


You may get #pushback. But #doubters must know that you’re making these changes to improve your long-term #productivity and protect your #health.


What tips have helped you to minimise/prevent burnout?


Truly,
Trish


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It’s a tale as old as time, we are given the impression that— #successfulpeople DON'T rest. With ‘hustle culture’ being worshipped to the max, taking a break almost feels like a SIN.


But is it?🤔


Studies show that #overworking negatively affects your #productivity and personal life. It not only decreases #creativity, but also gives rise to various health issues like #chronicstress and depression.


So, how can you stop feeling guilty for taking breaks?


Check out this #video to learn 2 simple tips that have helped me (a #workaholic!) to stop guilt-tripping myself when I need to take breaks💡


What other tips have helped you to get better at #selfcare and taking breaks when needed? Do share in the comments below.


Truly,
Trish


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Do you agree?


Life is a mix of good times AND a ton of challenges, which will be presented to us in the form of ‘problems’. When the going gets rough, giving up can feel VERY tempting.


However, giving up would mean certain and immediate DEFEAT. The only chance one has is to #keeptrying - ONE more time.


Continuing our efforts is the only guaranteed way to #success. #ThomasEdison was the perfect example of determination and #tenacity.


His #quote, “ Our greatest #weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to #succeed is always to try just one more time.” is what Edison lived by.


One of his endeavors was to create an incandescent bulb with a carbon filament. It is said that he failed 10,000 times before succeeding💡


In his own words, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”


Often you will come across others who will ridicule you for your passion. They do not know your story nor have they been in your shoes. Remember, YOU have the power to not let unkind and unfair criticism affect you.


If your goal takes time to #achieve, then break it into smaller tasks and targets. As you reach each milestone in your journey, celebrate them! It will boost your enthusiasm and give your #determination a renewed vigor. Every little accomplishment is a small step to your journey. Brick-by-brick is how you achieve success✨


Some might see ‘success’ as an overnight achievement, but the wise know that Rome was not built in a day.


Truly,
Trish


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You’re EXHAUSTED and you can't stop yawning for #sleep. Yet once your head hits the pillow, your mind is flooded with #worry, making sleep elusive, at times impossible.


Don’t fret, there are #relaxationtechniques that you can use to calm that racing mind.


Think of #relaxation exercises as tools in our tool kit for #bettersleep. The more we practice them, the more we'll get better and better at falling asleep.


Ready to say goodbye to wasting time tossing and turning at night? Try out the 8 tips in this video today💡


Truly,
Trish


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