Ten Themes to Transform Your Mindset

No one's coming to save you. The only person who can make the changes you need is the person you see in the mirror every day.
Gerry van der Walt
October 14, 2024

Mastering Your Mindset: Balancing Achievement and Well-being

Remember, you're not just lucky to be where you are - you've earned it.
Gerry van der Walt
October 14, 2024

Navigating Life Transitions: Maintaining Momentum in Times of Change

One of the biggest challenges during major life transitions is maintaining the positive habits we've worked hard to establish.
Gerry van der Walt
October 10, 2024

Sweat, Tears and the View From the Top

We often know exactly what we need to do to get where we want to be. It's usually not rocket science.
Gerry van der Walt
October 5, 2024

Maintaining Focus in a Distracted World: How to Get Shit Done When Everything’s Trying to Derail You

Your brain, that supposedly highly evolved organ sitting between your ears, is a goddamn traitor. It's constantly looking for the next hit of dopamine, the next shiny object, the next excuse to procrastinate.
Gerry van der Walt
October 3, 2024

Is “Toxic Fuel” Sabotaging Your Growth?

Let's talk about something that might just flip your understanding of motivation on its head - the concept of "toxic fuel."
Gerry van der Walt
October 1, 2024

Navigating Life’s Highs and Lows: The Rollercoaster You Didn’t Ask to Ride

This rollercoaster's got no brakes, no seatbelts, and one hell of a view. Might as well enjoy the ride. After all, this too shall pass – so make it count while you're here.
Gerry van der Walt
October 1, 2024

The Painful Truth About Rock Bottom: You’re Probably Not There Yet

Rock bottom is when the pain of staying the same finally outweighs the pain of change.
Gerry van der Walt
September 30, 2024

The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Mental Health

The battle for your mental health starts now. And make no mistake, it is a battle. But it's one you can win.
Gerry van der Walt
September 24, 2024
November 4, 2023

Goals, a white whale and mental health

I’ve been working on some personal, and pretty long term, goals and as I’m sure some of you know, it can be very hard to anchor your thoughts and motivation around goals in the current reality especially if it’s still quite a way away.
March 29, 2023

Why you need hormetic stress

In order to get to a place where you are comfortable and happy with your life, you are more than likely have to go through uncomfortable times. Hormetic stress is that “sweet spot” where stress could be beneficial.