Overcoming fear of judgement

Ashley Hughes is never afraid of getting a little dirty, as long as it involves constant change and internal growth. Sowing seeds for my future.

Have you heard of ‘tall poppy syndrome’?

It’s that social tendency which sees high achievers – ‘tall poppies’ – as standing ‘above the crowd’ somehow; and it cuts them down to size. And if it’s taken root in your patch, it can make it tricky for you to strive. To grow. To dare to put yourself out there in the world and try your best at what you’re passionate about. For it can be a pretty potent motivator to stay small…safe…(silent, even).


Tall poppy syndrome (TPS) is a pejorative term primarily used to describe a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit are resented, attacked, cut down, or criticised because their talents or achievements elevate them above or distinguish them from their peers. Basically, a tall poppy is a successful person or achiever who, as a result, is the target of jealousy and grudging remarks.


The goal is to make everyone the same, but the result is no one strives to be great or believes that change is possible.

I wouldn't want to be a part of a world where no one strives to be great...

Kindness, it's the new cool.

A portrait of a Lady: Ashley Hughes lounging lady-like at the sea lounge in Monte-Carlo

One of my favorite things are random acts of kindness. Little things, silly things. I like the expression on people's faces. It bothers me that some people are so surprised and tears well up, it's almost as if some one hasn't been kind to them in a long while. Others, baffle me even more... some refuse it and almost accuse that it has to be a trick, a ploy... that there has to be a motive. We all could use a little more kindness. Kindness, it's the new cool. Pass it on. (oops, I really mean, pay it forward)...

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High on LIFE. A different kind of rush.

Ashley Hughes adores learning new things. In this picture she is learning to fly a plane over Vancouver.  (with helpful notes on her lap as you can see).

If you are seeking adventure, take calculated risks and aim high. Trust me, if I can do this, so can you. It is a mental battle, and it is worth it to overcome fear. So worth it.