In the company of one as in you, yourself and um you, there are many valuable lessons to learn. It could be something as simple as seeing yourself as you are instead of through how you are in interactions with other people. You could learn that despite being agreeable and generally follow the lead of … Continue reading Lessons in solitude
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From bad to worse
When your life isn't exactly what one would describe as good, you may find that you've developed a fear of things going from bad to worse. It is this fear that keeps you stuck, stagnant and stops you growing to potentially start living a life that is better than your current circumstances. From the outside … Continue reading From bad to worse
Nobody wants to feel like they’ve been duped
When we think about getting someone to buy something the first is probably that it's a bad thing. Perhaps what comes to mind is a greasy car salesmen or some sort of trickster who will tell lies to convince you to spend money. But what about the other times we buy things based on being … Continue reading Nobody wants to feel like they’ve been duped
The problem with trying to be relatable
A lot of people build personal brands around 'the struggle', being relatable and essentially saying that they are 'just like you' (but a little more visible). People are often drawn to things that they can relate to. It's comforting to see someone also going after the thing that they are working towards. But if their … Continue reading The problem with trying to be relatable
Spending time on your interests
Outside of all the things you're obligated or committed to do, how much time do you spend on your interests? It's easy to be dedicated to your career because doing so often comes with rewards like praise, promotions and a pay rise. It's easy to spend time on your 'side hustle' because doing so will … Continue reading Spending time on your interests
Order status update
I recently placed an online order from a beauty retailer and one from a fashion retailer. Both orders were delayed and the companies handled things totally differently. One company handled it by providing regular email updates on the status of my order, to apologise for their delay and assure me that I'd receive my parcel … Continue reading Order status update
Letting things pile up
Little problems can suddenly become big problems. It is so important to address things in the moment instead of brushing them off, waiting or saying nothing. When you do this you'll find that days, weeks or even months later you're bringing stuff up that were (according to the other person) not an issue when they … Continue reading Letting things pile up
A healing place
There comes a time when you must come to a healing place. Some say they feel connected and at peace by the ocean and for others it's being among the plants and trees. Life can be challenging, emotions can be draining. It's hard to go on with your normal day to day life when your … Continue reading A healing place
It gets easier
Letting go can be scary, terrifying in fact. But, once you start doing it and especially if you start with something big, it gets a lot easier. This happens because you realise that you're completely fine without the thing you thought you needed. However, when you're caught up in the moment going back and forth … Continue reading It gets easier
The role of the creator
When it comes to this blog, I'm in charge of the writing process and you are in charge of the rest. That includes the views, likes, comments and how popular each post gets. As the creator, as much as you might want to be, you can't be in control of the numbers and of how … Continue reading The role of the creator
The Daily Gemm 