All posts by Jason Townsend

About Jason Townsend

Jason is a young Aussie who just loves to push the boundaries of, well, everything. An avid entrepreneur and adventurer, and an aspiring writer and teacher of his craft, he is exploring ways to express his creativity and assist others with their personal growth.

Bored with a predictable life? 4 ways to embrace spontaneity and spice things up!

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Predictability - a killer of creative spontaneity

No recipe is more enjoyable than those with a surprising kick. Spontaneity is the true spice of life. 

Hello again my wonderful readers! It’s been a while since I last wrote. My apologies. You may remember in my last post I talked about recent life changes and how they opened my eyes to the possibilities available to me. For a long time I felt trapped in a circle of mundane, boring rituals that formed my simple existence around the typical 9-5 job. Looking back, I ponder as to why life at 28 y.o got boring so quickly. What was it that led me to be ‘trapped’ inside the little world I saw as my ‘normal’ every day existence?

Bored with a predictable life? 4 ways to embrace spontaneity and spice things up! full post

(1651 words, 1 image, estimated 6:36 mins reading time)

No job, no home, and no plans. 3 life qualities needed to action a life changing decision

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Success through the development of qualities

Never regret anything in life, because at one time it was exactly what you wanted.

I’m back!

It’s been a big couple of weeks since I last wrote, and I’ve been thinking about it a lot.

I’ve just settled into a new (albeit temporary) home, living with my parents, in a small country town in Victoria, Australia. As I adjust to a new environment, MUCH colder temperatures, and a new “routine”, I am happy to say that my urge to write for all of you continues to burn hot and fierce.

So, what’ been happening?

No job, no home, and no plans. 3 life qualities needed to action a life changing decision full post

(1233 words, 2 images, estimated 4:56 mins reading time)

Does the meaning of life seem lost? Values are your roadmap – Here’s 3 ways to find them

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Who am I? Values will help you.

Has there been a time in your life where what you did made you feel uncomfortable? Was there a deep sense of wrong doing as a result?

Have you just felt like you were lost?

Chances are that you were acting against your values.

I decided to write this post as I recently felt this sense of ‘wrong doing’, and wanted to share with you the importance I see of being true to your values, and to yourself.

Does the meaning of life seem lost? Values are your roadmap – Here’s 3 ways to find them full post

(1631 words, 2 images, estimated 6:31 mins reading time)

Create your future – 3 areas of your life to use selection and get what you want

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The power of selection in your life

Are you the type of person that tends to go with the flow? How about your friends. Are they the result of a period of lonely desperation?

Take a break, step back, and ask yourself the following question.

Is your life in “fate’s” hands, or are you the captain of your ship?

Honestly.

How much of what has happened in your life is the result of your desire to have it happen? Are the people in your life providing a positive contribution to your growth? Do your actions align with who you are, and more importantly, who you want to be?

Create your future – 3 areas of your life to use selection and get what you want full post

(1716 words, 1 image, estimated 6:52 mins reading time)

Do more with less – embrace a minimalist view of life and be happier sooner

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If there is one thing I have learnt that has changed the way I think profoundly during my short time, I can say that it’s this.

Having more does not equal happiness.

This applies to money, relationships, objects……… anything.

Instead, I’ve discovered the true value in getting by with less, and making do with what I already have.

Some would see it as being ‘cheap’. I see it as a smarter way of being that gives me satisfaction, happiness, and a feeling of freedom that allows me to do so many more activities which feed my love for life.

Do more with less – embrace a minimalist view of life and be happier sooner full post

(884 words, estimated 3:32 mins reading time)

Law of attraction, or are some things just meant to be? – 3 things you must do to become a master of your destiny

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No, this isn’t a ramble on a higher power.

This is a post emphasising that the power is within you.

Let me explain.

Lately I’ve been concious to some interesting things happening around me.

Actually, it’s hard not to be. I am finally undergoing big life changes, working towards a more positive direction.

  • I got a second job at a cafe, a dream of mine for many years now, and have met some really cool people (high 5 Emily 🙂 )
  • A relationship with a loved one ended (her choice), opening my eyes to the truth of the situation
Law of attraction, or are some things just meant to be? – 3 things you must do to become a master of your destiny full post

(1381 words, estimated 5:31 mins reading time)