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One day at a time. (Master the day, Master your life)

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Post published:March 27, 2023
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ONE DAY AT A TIME (MASTER THE DAY, MASTER YOUR LIFE)

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Written by Harry Croose

“Patience is not simply the ability to wait—it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.”

- Joyce Meyer - Tweet

Hi all, I hope you are well and are having a good day, I am finally back blogging I have had quite a few years of developing my goals and have now accomplished some more life experiences to share. I am hoping to post more in recent months in contribution to my YouTube Channel. (Please find on the homepage on my website). I am now back in Business! Here to give YOU another one of my insights.

Today’s topic is something I learnt from my many months of emotional healing and self-reflection. I am talking about the importance of mastering each day. We can get lost in our thoughts, our habits and consequently without meaning too, lose either hours in the day or lose the quality of the time in the day that we are in. Only to regret the fact that it is already Sunday evening and we have work tomorrow. The phrase “Master your day, Master your life” actually came to me in a dream or perhaps my subconscious saved in my mind somewhere as it resonated with me a lot. I used to spend a lot of time looking to the horizon, never present in the moment, always planning and looking forward to the future, but I realised I lost a key element to the creative process which is to be in the NOW.
I am here to give you 5 strategies that helped me understand this philosphy of being present. One quick point first though, you don’t have to necessarily agree with me on all points made, please read through and take whatever youfind valuable; I hope it inspires you to write and document your own thoughts, and I hope that you found it a positive and pleasant read.

1. Reflecting on your goals (plan your next few years)

It is incredibly important to reflect on your goals, and not only that to act upon them. Isn’t it just surprisingly how quickly time flies which is while it is pivotal to fulfilling your life objectives. Reflection is a great exercise that allows to you evaluate what you have done in your past, and what went well, and how you can improve for next time, refine your technique and be better and more professional.

Journaling is a great way, to document your stories, reflecting your thoughts and harnessing your inner power that we all have within us. With a clear detailed plan, with the right action you would be able to write the plan in the fabric of the world.

2. Remember the Present Moment (enjoy today)

The present moment is something that many of us don’t take into consideration enough of; we are all subject to this. The past and future are as much as it can be help our ultimately ideas made my humankind. Enjoying the present moment is a great way to ground yourself to make you feel less anxious/upset and allows you to master right now. There are different ways to enjoy the present, from keeping active and learning different things.

3. Focus on 1 or 2 goals at a time

One mistake many make is to start TOO MANY goals, and to not finish any or many at all. Focusing on 1 or 2 goals at a time, allows you to split your time so that you have much time allocated into each thing, this allows for you to for fill great progress in a few things of your choice.

4. Do what makes you happy

Ultimately in life we need to do what makes us happy, we can all be productive but if it doesn’t motivate us and gives us joy or any level of fulfilment it can effect your motivation as well as level of self-esteem. Happiness is a currency that is largely forgotten in this day and age, and I would strongly recommend to design your goals and master your day with this overarching goal of happiness and love.

5. Take ACTION on your plan + believe in yourself

Now you have lain the foundation of 1-2 goals with the gratitude of the present moment, and your own happiness. The most important task ahead, is to write your plans into ACTION and to believe in yourself even when the going gets tough! The most important thing is your consistency, the consistency of your goals is key for you to unlock the door of your potential. You have great potential, when you believe in yourself you will triumph.

Bonus Point. Start a Self-Reflection Practise

To give you some suggestions that really benefited me through this obstacle. I want to recommend for you to start self-reflecting. Whether it be through…

– Journaling
– Reading Self-Help Books
– Reading Fiction Books
– Meditation
– Write your own story.

This will allow you to get what you read in theory, into practice. I want YOU, yes I am looking at you! To have a successful and happy and prosperous life!

Until the Next Blog Post! Take Care and Look after yourself!!

VE Day (75th Anniversary) and My 21st Birthday.

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Post published:May 8, 2020
Post category:Personal Social

VE DAY (75TH ANNIVERSARY) AND MY 21ST BIRTHDAY

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"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few."

- Winston Churchill - Tweet

REMEMBER...

May 8th. I am so proud to have this day as my Birthday. Not only this year it is my 21st Birthday, a special one indeed, especially in these unique and special times, but this year in 2020, I also share the 75th Anniversary of VE Day.
I have always been proud of being born on this day, when 75 years ago, the allies in Europe won against Nazi Germany, and thus the end of World War II. We at the moment have our own personal battles to face, the Lockdown for one, I know has been challenging for all of us, some more than others.
But know this that 75 years ago, Peace was brought back to our home country, becuase of brave men and women fighting for that freedom, that we take very much for granted today. It was this determination and resilence against frightening odds, on our remote island, that allowed us certain victory.
Today, in our generation, we still have this peace against War, and yet the fight for the safety of the United Kingdom and the world is a continual battle. There will be wars still left to come, but today is a day of rememberance of the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for our continual prosperity, love, and justice.
Remember those, and give thanks for the bright future that has been promised and fought for by our soldiers, our teachers, our key workers, and of course our NHS Staff. 🙂
Let us not live in the claws of fear and defeat, but let us aim and strive for what is eternally promised us, love and victory. To Victory.

I was born on a day when War came to an end. I was born to bring Peace and Positivity to the World.
That is my Story. 🙂

Take care, and Best Wishes, until next time!
Have a brilliant day! 🙂

Harry Croose,

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50 Things to do while in Lockdown

Post author:Harry
Post published:April 9, 2020
Post category:Academic Blog Career Financial Health Personal Reviews Self-Help Social

50 THINGS TO DO WHILE IN LOCKDOWN

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"Lockup all your love and go and throw away the key."

- Carrie Underwood - Tweet

Hello, all hope you are well. Especially in these times, if you are reading in 2020, with the Coronavirus lockdown. 🙂 I have had a few requests to write a blog post on things to do while in lockdown; luckily for you my fantastical followers, here it is. 🙂 Here is the long list, with an occasional elaboration, as to why I think they are possibly a great idea for you! 🙂

I will say this however if you have to do something, limit your time watching the news and social media. Awareness is important, but an overstimulation of negative headlines can do more damage them people realise to their psychology. Also make sure that you have a routine, and that you have a variety of things to do, that you most of all enjoy, but also tasks that give you the satisfaction of working towards your goals and dreams. 🙂

- THE LONG LIST OF IDEAS OF THINGS TO DO -

PLAN YOUR DAY – Have a To-Do List or a Goals Journal so you have particular objectives to complete so you are not just wasting your time, apologises for the bluntness there, but you no deep down what I say has an element of truth to it, espcially if you don’t have clear goals. I would recommend Google Calendar, to help with time blocking your days.
DEDICATE A WORK PERIOD (per day) – Spend a few hours every day doing tasks wether that be for your Work, School or University. Just make some progress it doesn’t matter how much. If you again plan far ahead, a few hours a day should be sufficent for you to get many of your tasks completed.
READ BOOKS – There are so MANY books, out there to read. 🙂 Take advantage of Amazon (depsite the new delays), books are a testament to education and mental stimulation, that will certainly keep you entertained.
Wether it be fiction or non-fiction, experimenting with different genres and authors is a fantastic idea.
LISTEN TO AUDIOBOOKS – Listening to Audiobooks, (especially from Audible), again it is amazing, and books can be obtained instantly, and can be listened to via the app. I would personally recommend The Game of Thrones Series and Harry Potter Collection for those who like fantasy. You would find thousands of books, from different genres all at very affordable prices at the moment during lockdown.
WATCHING YOUTUBE – You must have a YouTube account surely, listening/watching some of your favourite YouTubers for surely give you a laugh, education or whatever you are in to!
PLAYING VIDEO GAMES – Wether that be on your Xbox One, Xbox 360, WiiU, and Nintendo 3DS etc. There must be plenty of games you haven’t played or haven;t visited in a long time, perhaps you should play them game. The good news is it does eat up time, the bad news is if you get addicted you won’t have a lot of time for anything else – so be careful on that front. But it is lovely to play all together with the family from time-to-time.
COMPULSORY HOUSE CHORES – House Chores are neccessarily and everyone seems to dread it, but if you make it a routine in the morning (while let’s say listening to an audiobook), you can just get it done and chores might even become quite therauputic and relaxing after a while, rather than a nuisance. This includes, washing up, drying up, washing machine maitenance, hanging the washing to dry, changing sheets, and just generic tidying.
CLEANING/ TIDYING THE HOUSE – This goes beyond the normal house chore level, where you actually do a proper tidying and cleaning of the house, with a hoover, and polishing your surfaces. and sponging/wiping the floor. This again could be tiresome work but it is certainly fulfilling to get even just one room tidied to the best of your ability.
HOUSE/GARDEN (RE)DECORATION – Perhaps you have the resources already in your house to redecorate or even to just move the furniture round to give it a new feel to a space, especially being in lockdown it might be a rather good idea to change the scenery or the look of it, every ones in a while. (This also includes your Garden).
WATCHING DOCUMENTARIES – Education watching of documentaries is always good, is there a period of histroy you wanted to visit? There are plenty of free ones on YouTube, TV Channels, Netflix, Amazon Prime etc. I am personally very in to The Tudor Period at the Moment.
WATCHING TV – A bit self-explanatory, a good show to watch is always great on occasion. Are their any shows to catch up on that you want to watch? Or any new ones?
WATCHING FILMS – The same as above, are there any films you haven’t watched. I would recommend Disney+ for that. 🙂
PLAYING BOARD GAMES/ QUIZZES WITH THE FAMILY – These nights are always fun!! Wether it be Monopoly, Cluedo, Scrabble, Frustration etc. Plenty of board games to play, you could even make a tournament of it, with prices!!
START YOUR OWN BLOG/WEBSITE – Why don’t you spend time, creating a blog/website, you can start one for absolutely free on WordPress. 🙂 Post regularly it may be entertaining for you and you may establish a viewership. 🙂
START (OR PLAN) YOUR OWN PERSONAL BRAND/BUSINESS – A great opportunity for you to establish a Personal Brand via Social Media while working from home. Some businesses may even find great opportunities in these period, despite the not so pleasant circumstances.
REVISE FOR YOUR DRIVING THEORY TEST – It is important you know. 🙂
SKYPE FIRENDS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS – See if they all alright, organise to talk to them every so often even if it just a phone call, but Skype would be preferable.
BE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA – Don’t add to the overwhelming numbers of negative posts and naysayers you have duty to yourself and your family to not be sharing unneccessary articles, that may prove detrimental to someones mental health. Be self-aware of what you are sharing, posting and if you do that you will be a beacon of hope online that people need in this dark hour in 2020. Make sure you also spend less time on social media though it has as already said become a rather depressing place. Filter out those who convey messages you don’t want and replaces them with those that allign with your way of thinking (a more positive ideal). This will change your personal algorthim both on social media and yourself.
WRITE DOWN YOUR LONG-TERM/SHORT-TERM GOALS – Refer to them every day, and take action accordingly to those goals, whenever possible.
SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY – An excellent opportunity to spend more itme with your family members, and to build upon the loving relationships that you have.
DEVELOP A HEALTH PLAN/ROUTINE – Perhpas you should try doing tha tone daily run or walk for exercise,
plan a personal gym in your back garden to get some fitness in. Even if it is for 20 mins or so, it is al lot better than doing nothing – keep active.
SPEND TIME IN THE FRESH AIR – Wether it be on your one walk to the shop or for exercise, or even just to open your bedroom window let the fresh air, you feel better for it.
WRITE A BOOK – Everyone has ideas of a story they want to write, maybe it is the time for you to write that best-selling novel. (Especially you Creative Wrting Students!!) 🙂
WRITE A SCRIPT – Same as above, maybe you want to become a script writer one day, perhpaas for Doctor Who or a show you would like to develop.
WRITE IN A GRATITUDE JOURNAL – Studies show that this has a massive positive effect on Mental Health, it work wonders, make a list of what you are grateful everyday no matter how small or how big.
CREATE A YOUTUBE CHANNEL – Create your own content, I believe everyone in this world has a gift to share with us all, why don’t you show us yours. 🙂
UPDATE AND BUILD A PRESCENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA – This would work wonders with the Number 26. Learning skills such as marketing and graphic design would improve your layout.
START AN ONLINE COURSE (SKILLSHARE) – There are plenty of online courses, for you learn different skills such as Art, Graphic Design, Business Coaching and so much more. Skillshare is very affordable if you use it. 🙂
START YOUR DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD (UK) – Even thugh you can’t do your residential, you can still strat your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award for those in the UK, it takes up to 18 months to complete. Hopefully by then lockdown will be gone! But yes the Duke of Edinburgh on the CV will work wonders with a potential employer. 🙂
LEARN AN INSTRUMENT – Such as a piano, guitar or drums their are plenty of instruments to learn and to get good at, with enough persistance you may even be able to compose your own music.
LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE (DUOLINGO) – This would be such a help when you are able to travel again if you really wanted to go to Paris for example (Disneyland), learn French, a great opportunity, use Duolingo it is absolutely FREE and an amzing app. 🙂
PLAY DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS WITH YOUR FAMILY – For those nerds and geeks out there, me included, Dungeons and Dragons may be a good idea, a fantasy game involving the imagination, where you are the characters in your DM’s world, may be a great side campaign/activity to do. 🙂
RESEARCH JOB OPPORTUNITIES e.g. GRADUATE JOBS – Plenty of time to research opportunities for jobs and graduate placements (once lockdown has been lifted).
– ALSO FOR UNDERGRADUATE/POSTGRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES – Spend the time looking for your future academic plans, what course did you want to do and why? 🙂
LISTEN TO PODCASTS – There are plenty of podcasts to watch wether your taste is Drama, Comedy or Personal Development, there are plenty to select from. 🙂
LEARN ARTISTIC DRAWING/PAINTING ETC – Have you got a passion for art, or like to draw? Make your own artistic masterpiece!
LOGIC PUZZLES and RIDDLES – These are always good to get the mind challenged.
WATCH MOTIVATIONAL/ INSPIRATIONAL VIDEOS – Enough said really, it gets you in the mood for doing your great things. 🙂
LEARN HOW TO CREATE AND EDIT VIDEOS (Adobe) – This is a great skill to learn wether in your own leisure.
LEARN HOW TO COOK OR COOK BETTER – If you can cook well, then trust me this skill with serve oyu for life (pun intended). May even win over a date or two! 🙂
PLAY OUTDOOR GAMES (IN THE GARDEN) – Playing football, Skittles and other outdoor games in your garden may be a great combination of getting exercise, having fresh air while also having lots of fun! 🙂
SPENDING TIME WITH YOURSELF – Just becuase you are in lockdown does not give you the excuse to be mean to yourself, make sure you are very kind to yourself no matter what circumstances you are in, and make sure you get the appropriate help if neccessary, your future self will thank you for it. 🙂
THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-GROOMING/HYGIENE – I know it is basic, but it is easy to forget, if you are not going out you may not put as much effort it, that is understandable and even logical. But you still need to take care of the basics, brushing your teeth, washing your hands especially, washing your hair and having showers/and or baths regularly. It will make you feel better, if you look after your body, your body will look after you. You will feel less groggy and more energised for your tasks and more excited for future prospects. 🙂
HELPING OTHERS IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD – Help others, you will feel good helping them. DO to others as you would hve then do to you. 🙂
VOLUNTEER – If you are brave enough like the NHS and other Key workers (#legends #NHS ) you could spend your days volunteering for example to help the homeless and help the elderly get their shopping. This is also part of the Duke of Edinburgh, and is an absolutely brilliant thing to do in this time, so long as you are healthy and able to do so. 🙂
STAYING HEALTHY: (FOOD) – Make sure to eat plenty and drink plenty to keep optimal hydration. Also make sure that you are eating the right foods more often such as fruit, vegetables, carbohydrates etc. But also giving yourself enough time for treats.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE TRIALS AND REDUCED PRICES – Online shops are reducing prices due to this crash and restriction of movement. So take advantage of that and buy stuff that would be productive towards your goals as well as your lesiure.
ENJOY SHOPPING (when you go to restock) – More so than not people are sacred at going out, but when it ocmes to shopping it is important that you do so. Be grateful with the pleasures you had when shopping in the past, with the awareness of current social restrictions.
PLAN FOR WHEN THE LOCKDOWN FINISHES!! PLAN AN AMAZING EVENT – An event for friends and/or family, also in general terms plan for when life returns to normal. 🙂
BE AWESOME, BE YOURSELF – Remember that you are legend always…

So there you have it, hope you found this list inspiring as much as it was long winded. 🙂
Speak to you soon, until the next blog post! 🙂
Harry Croose 🙂

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4 Steps to Dealing with Haters

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Post published:April 2, 2019
Post category:Academic Career Financial Health Personal Reviews Self-Help Social

4 STEPS TO DEALING WITH HATERS

Academic, Career, Financial, Health, Personal, Reviews, Self-Help, Social

Written by Harry Croose

"Hating on someone, or something is only giving power to that thing. It becomes a bigger problem in your mind. It's okay to dislike something, but never hate it - you only lose your power and time."

- Harry Croose - Tweet

1. Accepting that Haters are everywhere.

Basically, if you are a hater why are you here. To plot your revenge, to comment under one of my blog posts or YouTube Videos because I upset you; or are you here to eat my chocolate cheesecake because the last one is definitely crossing the line. Also hyperlinks can be very useful.

2. Understand why they Hate

There was a time where I actually paid attention to these individuals who sit down in life and have nothing better to do than complain and shout at you for doing ‘the wrong thing’ or ‘that you are weird’ . Well here is a reality check for those of you that are haters of my work, look at yourself. What are you doing and contributing to the world? You can’t say anything to me or too anyone at that if you are not following your own path and are merely following the masses, because you are still scared that you might fail.

3. Re-frame the situation.

I don’t hate you if you are a hater, I respect that you have an opinion; but to waste your precious time on this earth which as you read this (by the way I appreciate) you will loses this seconds forever. Instead of complaining or being a victim 100% of the time, harness your energy to things that could actually change your life.

Direct your energy away from your haters and invest it into yourself
Understand that it isn’t about you, it is about them.

4. Maintain distance to your haters.

There was a time where I was a hater of people who seemed to have it better than me, but when I started to stop comparing myself to others. I felt so much more free and had a tenfold more time and energy to make the impact I want to make on the world. I am not giving up not now, I will never give up. I am not stopping just because my crush no longer likes me, I am not stopping because I haven’t got 50 likes on YouTube or 1000 subscribers I am going to keep pushing ahead; we must together keep pushing forward that is the only way we will truly reach the land we were promised off when we were read a bedtime story with a nice cup of hot chocolate.

Dreams can come true, and no matter where you are in life or how far you think your behind; you can make it.
I believe in you.
Lovers always Win.

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The Tower of London

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Post published:January 20, 2019
Post category:Personal

3 REASONS TO VISIT THE TOWER OF LONDON

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"It's not the walls that make the city, but the people who live within them."

- King George VI - Tweet

You know something, I thought the capital city London wasn’t going to be as exciting as I thought it would be, but boy I was wrong. Once I saw the massive billboards advertising and the reflection of the skyscrapers towering overhead, I fell in love with what I saw…

1. It's Beauty

Our trip with the University was surreal for me, you have probably gathered clever people that I haven’t ever been to London before. So my reaction to many people on the coach as a bit over the top and excitable. I want to start by saying that with what I saw of London I want to go there again, it just seems so big and exciting to explore. (I am always up for an adventure). But our trip was specifically for The Tower of London. I must admit I was picturing a massive tall tower but apart from that and the really inflated prices of food, I was in awe with the entire day.

2. It's History

Our trip with the University was surreal for me, you have probably gathered clever people that I haven’t ever been to London before. So my reaction to many people on the coach as a bit over the top and excitable. I want to start by saying that with what I saw of London I want to go there again, it just seems so big and exciting to explore. (I am always up for an adventure). But our trip was specifically for The Tower of London. I must admit I was picturing a massive tall tower but apart from that and the really inflated prices of food, I was in awe with the entire day.

3. It's food.

It is important to mention though that I wouldn’t have enjoyed that day without the company of some great friends of mine. Actually if I’m honest they are better than great! We even had a subway after the Tower of London, played a few games of hangman and even had a reading of 50 Shades of Grey! Don’t ask you had to be there!
The tower itself I thought was a very fascinating place and no it wasn’t just because of the enthusiastic tour guides or even the crown jewels (damn the monarchy had some bling) I absolutely loved the architecture and the feel of the place. I felt as if I was travelling through time in some locations climbing the really and I mean really tight spiral staircases that led many to either a sense of security or a definite state of doom.
I wondered thorughout the day that was I menat to be shown this? Is their a hidden message or secret layed between the bricks of these foreboding walls? I mean with the Princes in the Tower this place has really seen a lot. I wander what it would say to us if it could speak. This trip was great for inspiration and rekindling motivation (as I had been struggling to motivate myself). To see the history and the past unfold in front of our eyes was spellbinding and made me wonder what will the future hold for all us. This is why Humanity students are important, we notice more often than not the implications that things have on our world. A world that I don;t know about you but I am ready to explore…

Thank you for reading!! I hope you have a nice day!!
Take care now!!!
Harry, 🙂

ONE DAY AT A TIME (MASTER THE DAY, MASTER YOUR LIFE)

1. Reflecting on your goals (plan your next few years)

2. Remember the Present Moment (enjoy today)

3. Focus on 1 or 2 goals at a time

4. Do what makes you happy

5. Take ACTION on your plan + believe in yourself

Bonus Point. Start a Self-Reflection Practise

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