The say out with the old and in with the new, yet somehow we end up clinging on to the very things we should be letting go of. Then we find ourselves wondering why things aren't moving forward or progressing in the way that we'd like. We make up elaborate stories about how nothing works … Continue reading Making way for the new
Category: Ideas
The importance of perception
I recently had a conversation about how sometimes we can be totally unaware of how we are perceived. On one hand how others perceive us may not be considered important or something of value. But on on the other hand it's incredibly useful information. It can highlight where we need to work on our communication … Continue reading The importance of perception
The more you try to explain…
...the more you'll be misunderstood. It's a necessary reminder that can be difficult to accept because many of us yearn to be understood. Anything less feels like a rejection. And so you keep trying to explain.
The return of temporary things
Over two years ago I wrote a blog post on temporary things. The main gist of the post was that if we let go of trying to make things last, we can enjoy them for what they are. Other times we pass up great experiences because they're temporary and we use how long things last … Continue reading The return of temporary things
On wanting to feel understood by the wrong people
Sometimes we explain things not because we want the the person to agree with us or to change their mind but instead because we want to feel understood. We want to feel as though we don't have to be like the other person or change ourselves in order to be accepted. But some people are … Continue reading On wanting to feel understood by the wrong people
A drip and a splash
When I first began working on changing my life almost a decade ago, I fantasised about making a splash. Something that would signify I was different like: Quitting my job Taking time off from work to travel Cutting all my hair off Switching careers Starting over in a new city I'd daydream about the kind … Continue reading A drip and a splash
Where to start?
There's often a big difference between what you need to do and what you want to do. Perhaps you find yourself writing a long to do list of all the the things to get done, a combination of needs and wants. Whilst working through this list you find yourself doing doing things and crossing them … Continue reading Where to start?
Worth looking back on
This morning, for the first time in perhaps close to a year, I read Seths Blog. I discovered that he had a new book coming out soon called The Song of Significance. I was reminded of what it was like when I first read Seths blog over a decade ago. I then got thinking about … Continue reading Worth looking back on
Turning things around
If things aren't going well, do you know how to make them better? The ability to turn things around is a great skill, I'd even go so far as to call it life-saving. But, if your life constantly needs to be turned around and made better, then perhaps you need to focus on what's causing … Continue reading Turning things around
Something worth losing
Sometimes, there's actually a benefit to things not working out the way we wanted. It could be a job, an apartment, plans made or a whole other variety of things. When we feel like we've lost out it's easy for the default to be sadness and in some circumstances a gentle mourning. But what if … Continue reading Something worth losing
The Daily Gemm 