It’s been 2 whole years since I became a copywriter. They say hindsight is 20/20 so in true Ash-style, I’m going to do what I do best: write a letter to my past self sharing what I wish I knew two years ago.
It’s been 2 whole years since I became a copywriter. They say hindsight is 20/20 so in true Ash-style, I’m going to do what I do best: write a letter to my past self sharing what I wish I knew two years ago.
Consider this your very own serendipitous virtual letter you stumbled across while trawling the internet.
Because even the most logical, analytical minds are rolling the dice and making moves on the board.
I feel honoured knowing that every person on my list has chosen to welcome me into their inbox. So I want to pass it forward, and tell you exactly why email lists are vital for any business or writer.
I’m tempted to nap for an hour. I’m my own boss, I tell myself. I’m in control of my day.
As someone who spends way too much time in her feelings, I’ve experienced my fair share of emotional hangovers and lived to tell the tale. So, put aside your Panadol and bottles of Gatorade, here’s how you really cure an emotional hangover.
There are times when I can’t let the dreaded overwhelm get the best of me. Important life tasks need to be completed. If I ever want to see my vision for my life come to fruition, I can’t be chained to my emotions.
It’s easy to adopt the world’s definition of success when all you see are the Kylie Jenner’s and Elon Musk’s of the world splattered across magazine covers. But it can come at a great cost.
Irrespective of who does or doesn’t show up for you, you’re worth celebrating. Every inch of you is worth breaking out the confetti and silly string for.
I got caught in the trap that writers who rely on their work for a living fall into. I wanted to be known for my beautiful prose and stories, just like the author whose words I’d stumbled on.
Closure is not a destination to be reached, it’s a habit. Just like how love is a daily decision to choose the other person, closure is an action we must rinse and repeat, like eating our vitamins daily or going to the gym.
Every opportunity and ‘win’ you’ve had so far is a jumping off platform for your next big win. The more you keep daring to roll the dice, the further ahead you’ll progress along the board.
Sooner or later, we have to put our foot down and just do the damn thing. We have to make a decision to leave behind the things that hold us back and push forward.
It’s a thought that creeps slowly into your mind when you’re struggling to fall asleep after a bad day. It’s an innocent question that can rapidly spiral out of control: are there good things ahead?
When we’re in the thick of the journey, the finish line can feel non-existent. All we can see are the roadblocks we have yet to overcome, the challenges of today, and the chasm that exists in between where we are now and where we hope to be.
I don’t think I’m qualified to speak in-depth about relationships. But wrestling over whether someone is right for me is something I’m more than familiar with.
A friend reminded me to reflect on what I had been through. 5 years, after all, is a really long time to spend in one place. The person I am now is completely different to the bright eyed 18 year old who once dreamed of being a lawyer.
Here’s what I know about the comparison game: there are no winners. While you’re comparing yourself to that writer, they’re probably comparing themselves to someone else. The result is two individuals who feel deflated and less-than.
When an idea plants itself in your head, it’s natural to be fearful of this group of people. It’s instinct to let potential criticism paralyse you and make you second guess yourself. No one is immune to this, least of all me.
Anne Lamott told me to write a letter to you whenever I’m stuck, so here we are.