GET STUFF DONE

A community resource to help people simply get stuff done, where we can share our successes and encourage others to have positive results. Please note though we're not trained wellbeing therapists. We're just like you, trying to make ourselves happier, healthier and calmer one day at a time, sharing what we have learned so far.

Tag: life

  • Stop your thoughts spiralling out of control over something that hasn’t even happened… and probably won’t. Catastrophising – It sounds dramatic because it is. It’s when your brain gets hold of a situation, it’s usually small and harmless, but your brain ends up running full speed into an imaginary disaster. It’s not always rational. But…

  • (And How to Actually Use One Without the Pressure) So, you’ve got yourself a shiny new productivity journal.You crack open the first page, grab a pen, and… suddenly feel like you’re meant to be reinventing your life before lunch. Sound familiar? The truth is: journals are a brilliant tool, but only when used like they…

  • Starting something new feels brilliant, doesn’t it?You’ve got fresh notebooks, big ideas, a fresh playlist, and huge “new chapter” energy. Everything feels exciting…until it doesn’t. One morning, you wake up, or perhaps one evening when you get home from your day job, the energy isn’t there. The magic, excitement, buzz has gone. Your shiny new…

  • Bonfire Night isn’t just about fireworks, sparklers and loud bangs. It’s a great reminder that sometimes you’ve got to let things burn. Not necessarily literally, but burning stuff mentally can really help us move on from something that may be holding us back. OK, for those firebugs, if it’s safe to do so than burning…

  • Beyond Bubble Baths: 5 Self-Care Rituals for the Extremely Busy Person

    Let’s be honest, when someone tells you to “practice self-care” and describes a warm bubble bath, a full spa day, or a week-long digital detox, a tiny part of your extremely busy brain probably screams, “I’d love to, but WHEN?!?” For those of us juggling a an already crazy life – work, family, second jobs,…

  • Hands up if you’ve been here: You set out aiming for a perfect, hugely productive day. We’re talking every task ticked, every email sent, a glorious clean desk, and maybe even having had time to make an appearance at the gym…Then, life happens. The kids needed a last-minute lift, the internet went down, or an…

  • (And Why Waiting for the New Year Is a Bit Overrated) Let’s be honest: we’ve all done it.Told ourselves “I’ll start fresh in January.” Or “New Year, New Start.” Or that old classic: “I’ll get back on track when life calms down a bit.” The truth? Life never really calms down, not for long, anyway.…

  • Manifesting. It’s one of those words you’ve probably seen floating around Instagram, usually alongside mood boards, crystals, and people meditating on beaches. But what is manifesting, really? And how do you actually start without needing to move to Bali or chant under the moon? Let’s break it down in plain English. So, What Is Manifesting?…

  • 7 Days to Shake Off the Seasonal Slump Summer has waved us goodbye, the days are getting shorter, and before you know it, you’re considering hibernation as a valid life choice. If the change of season leaves you feeling sluggish, low in energy, or just not yourself, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news:…

  • We’ve all been there. That weird stage of life where every day feels the same, the excitement’s gone, and you can’t remember the last time you genuinely looked forward to something. It’s like living in a never-ending episode of Groundhog Day — except Bill Murray isn’t around to make you laugh. If you’re nodding along,…