There's not a doubt in my mind that you have at least one blank notebook lying around somewhere. So here are 7 possible options for what to do with it: A journal- the old fashioned sort where you write about your day, your life, thoughts and experiences. Book notes - When I read books, I … Continue reading 7 uses for a blank notebook
Category: Ideas
What do you want?
Sometimes you find yourself thinking that you don't know what you want. However, the truth is you're just scared to admit it. When you finally admit it, it highlights where you've been settling and it highlights the areas in your life where you need to make changes. And so it's not just about knowing what … Continue reading What do you want?
They don’t have to like it
Saying the words I'm sorry or I aologise are pretty easy to do. But something I learnt recently is that it is important not to apologise for the wrong thing. If you express how you feel and someone doesn't like it, apologising teaches a very unhealthy lesson*. Some people will encourage this kind of behaviour … Continue reading They don’t have to like it
Getting unstuck
If you've done it once, you can do it again. Being able to work through something that feels challenging requires a certain frame of mind. The part of you that is wallowing and believes that this is the worst possible thing, is not the part of you that can figure out the best next step. … Continue reading Getting unstuck
It’s one thing to know what you need
But voicing it, that's a whole other thing. If you're not used to saying what you need, then the moment you begin you might be hit with resistance from those on the receiving end. It's so much easier for other people when you don't require anything from them because then it doesn't matter how they … Continue reading It’s one thing to know what you need
Low interest
I recently got thinking about what we value, what we're interested in and how those things align with how we spend our time. The problem is, sometimes what we say we're interested in doesn't match up with what we actually do. You say you're interested in photography but your free time is spent going out … Continue reading Low interest
The art of authenticity
Seth Godin said something on authenticity that really resonated. It was about how we don't want people to always be authentic. True authenticity stops us from showing up because we don't always feel like doing the things we should do, need to do or planned to do.
The problem with putting yourself last
Putting yourself last creates the opportunity for you to be ignored, dismissed and generally treated poorly. You show up as a people pleaser, someone who is afraid to be seen and say what they really want. Putting yourself last can also be about wanting to be perceived as a 'good' person. You think it benefits … Continue reading The problem with putting yourself last
An 81 page reminder
I recently read Poke the Box by Seth Godin. At 81 pages it was incredibly short but it was just what I needed. It was a wonderful reminder of the kind of person I'd like to be and the kind of things I'd like to do. It's so easy to get distracted by insignificant things … Continue reading An 81 page reminder
The audio check-in
How are you feeling today?What's on your mind?What's brought you joy lately?What do you miss? Talking is a lot easier than writing. Lately I've been a fan of the audio journal or what I've been referring to as an audio check-in, taking a couple of minutes to reflect and speak out loud. You can tell … Continue reading The audio check-in
The Daily Gemm 