We've passed the half-way point of the month. Now is the time when people start falling off from their goals and plans. Maybe last week you skipped a couple gym sessions and this week you haven't even bothered going. Maybe you're 10k steps a day has been reduced to just going for a walk each … Continue reading How’s it going so far?
Category: Ideas
How I changed my mind?
Around 10 years ago I realised that something needed to change. I was dissatisfied with most areas of my life and felt stuck in my circumstances. At some point, I reached the conclusion that my perspectives and the way I thought and participated in life were the causes of my dissatisfaction. So, I started trying … Continue reading How I changed my mind?
Time well spent
I think a valuable way to spend your time is on the things you're interested in. It could be through reading, listening, watching or practicing. Our time is limited and when you remove the time spent sleeping and working, it's even more limited. How you spend your time matters. You could spend hours scrolling or … Continue reading Time well spent
What does the moment call for?
Some issues are born out of stubbornness or resistance and you might not even realise it. Maybe you're someone that is naturally quiet and reserved. Let's say you find yourself in a situation that requires you to be loud, be seen and speak up. Instead of being flexible and meeting the need of the time*, … Continue reading What does the moment call for?
Three kinds of todo lists
Daily, Weekly and Monthly. Every week I write a list of things to do for the week ahead. I'm not the most productive or organised but I like the idea of routine (with room for flexibility). It's helpful to remind me of things I need to do but also things I'd like to do. It … Continue reading Three kinds of todo lists
5 Screen free things to do
Many people have reached a point where the latest apps and technology feel like too much. In a bid to reclaim some level of freedom or just get more joy out of leisure time, people are opting out of screen time. Here are 5 things you could do if you want to be away from … Continue reading 5 Screen free things to do
Focus on getting it done
Focus on getting it done and then focus on doing it well. Too often we make the mistake of thinking that we can't start until we're perfect. Maybe you think you need more information, more equipment, the latest equipment or you need to become an expert. Seth Godin would probable describe this as 'hiding' and … Continue reading Focus on getting it done
The perfect time is right now
What if instead of waiting for the perfect time or the right moment, you just started right now. Some things aren't worth waiting for and if you wait too long, you may never end up doing it. It could be a new exercise routine, dietary adjustments, a craft project, an exercise class, volunteering, a book … Continue reading The perfect time is right now
The perfect time to start a Substack
They say there is no time like the present but sometimes right now is much too soon. These days Substacks are common, everyone is apparently returning to their love of long-form content. But when you take a closer look, you might begin to notice a trend. Turns out the perfect time to start a Substack … Continue reading The perfect time to start a Substack
Fear of bad ideas
You may come to find that the less you write, the higher the stakes apparently become. It suddenly seems a lot more important that each piece is good to some degree. But the truth is that it doesn't actually matter, there are no stakes and there are no consequences. A blog post that isn't the … Continue reading Fear of bad ideas
The Daily Gemm 