Posts – Michael is Amazing

Building Inner Strength: 8 Tips to Harness Your Power to Overcome Difficult Situations

Hey there, folks! Today, let’s dive into the topic of building inner strength and how it can help us tackle those tricky, challenging situations that life throws our way. We all know life isn’t always a walk in the park, but by cultivating our inner strength, we can face adversity head-on and come out stronger on the other side. So, let’s buckle up and explore some tips and tricks in this quick post to help us develop that unbreakable spirit!

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The Power of Repetition: The Polarising Effect of Echo Chambers and Confirmation Bias

As human beings, we have a tendency to seek out information that reinforces our existing beliefs and values. This is known as confirmation bias, and it can have a profound impact on how we think and behave. When we surround ourselves with people who share our views, we are more likely to become entrenched in our beliefs and less likely to consider alternative perspectives. I have put this post together to look at the dangers of echo chambers as well as ways to mitigate it.

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The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why Ignorance Isn’t Always Bliss

Have you ever heard of the Dunning-Kruger effect? It’s a psychological phenomenon where people with low ability in a particular area tend to overestimate their own competence. In other words, they don’t know what they don’t know, and so they think they know more than they actually do. Meanwhile, people with high ability tend to underestimate their own competence, as they are more aware of how much they still have to learn.

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Finding Good Places to Take Photos In An Unfamiliar City

As a photography enthusiast (or professional!), one of the most exciting aspects of travelling to a new city is the opportunity to capture unique and memorable photos. However, finding good places to take photos in an unfamiliar city can be a challenge. On a recent trip to Nottingham, I was struck by how beautiful parts of the city were but ended up coming away without any memorable shots. I know firsthand how annoying this can be as a photographer. Having had time to think about it in more depth, I will, in this post, share my personal experiences and tips for finding great photography spots in an unfamiliar city.

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Mindful Living and Why It Is Important

Something I believe in and try (not always successfully) to embody is living life to the fullest and embracing every moment. One way, and probably the best way, to achieve this is through mindful living. Mindful living is about being present in the moment, cultivating awareness, and living with intention. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of mindful living and share practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into your daily life.

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The Starving Artist Romanticism: Why Creatives Should Sellout for Financial Success

The concept of the “starving artist” has long been romanticized in the art world, as if an artist’s work should be separated from the dirty notion of money. However, the truth is, creatives must sustain themselves financially, like everyone else. This is where the term “sellout” comes into play. It is often used by critics to deride artists who have become financially successful as if somehow the pursuit of money has corrupted their artistic integrity.

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Being Happy in a Modern World: Tips for Life

It’s been a minute but I’m back. It has been an interesting couple of years for everyone and certainly a challenge. I’m sure I am not alone in experiencing the myriad of new assaults on my time and wellbeing – both physical and mental. Because of this, I thought we could explore the intricacies of modern life and how to navigate it in a way that promotes happiness and wellbeing. We will explore the challenges of finding happiness in a modern world and I’ll provide some practical tips to cultivate happiness and fulfilment.

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At Home With Mike

Welcome to the start of a new series (kind of) of blog posts where I talk about myself, what I get up to, and such things.

I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about my recent trip to the United States of America! Specifically, Chicago and Washington, D.C. I visited for a week each. It was my first time over to America and my first time travelling outside of Europe!

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3 Steps to Destroy Hurry Sickness in the Workplace

The average person at work is relentlessly busy. You’ve heard this line before: the modern and interconnected world means we can never switch off, meaning we’re constantly doing something, and it is slowly killing us. It’s the fashionable way of running a business and behaving at work, and it is called hurry sickness. But guess what? The truth is, you need to slow down to get more done in the workplace.

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Should Creatives Sellout? Moving Past the Starving Artist Romanticism

Is there a more romanticised scene than that of the “starving artist” persona? The struggling artist who moved to the big city with hopes of making it big. Whether the painter in Paris or the actor in Los Angeles, there is an idealised view of these creatives and their lifestyle whilst striving to prove themselves to the community of artists and the wider public. Cries of “sellout” abound when that same artist receives not just a level of success, but more importantly payment in return for that success. So, should creatives sellout? Let us look past the romanticism of the “starving artist” role and see.

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What Are Photography Projects and How Can They Help You?

I often wonder about the progress of my photography skills and how I can improve. Aside from just reading material and trying new things when I go out and about shooting, I have found that having a photography project can fast track my skill growth whilst being a rewarding experience. You might have already read my previous post about hobby projects and using them to stay motivated (if not, be sure to go read that too once you are done here!) but photography projects can be a little different. So, what are photography projects and how can they help you?

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Can 30 Continuous Days of Exercise Make a Difference?

The benefits of regular exercise are often regarded highly when discussing fitness, weight management, dieting, and lifestyles. You can benefit from improvement in many areas of your life by committing to regular exercise. Aside from the usual changes in your body, you can also often the changes in other areas such as motivation, concentration, and productivity to name a few. but what would happen if you went beyond doing regular exercise and instead did exercise every single day? Can 30 continuous days of exercise make a difference?

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