One of the best things that we can do for ourselves is, do things that need to be done, instead of putting them off. Our lives would be so much easier and our stress levels would be significantly lower if only we didn't wait to get things done. Often these things to be done are … Continue reading The problem with putting things off
Category: Wellbeing
Feelings of freedom
As we go through life we develop ideas of what freedom would look like or feel like for ourselves. It may come from how you were brought up, the career aspirations you have or maybe just how you feel in particular moments. If the idea of feeling liberated matters to you then it's worth while … Continue reading Feelings of freedom
Making time for good habits
I think most people have a list of at least a few things that they can do to improve their days. Some examples could be exercise, being out in nature, mediation, yoga, drinking water, herbal tea, solo dance party, listening to music, journaling or going for a walk. None of those things necessarily take a … Continue reading Making time for good habits
Start valuing your voice
The way that you show up in the world is likely to be imapcted by your confidence and self esteem. Perhaps you play small and avoid doing things that will draw any attention even though you have ideas and opinions to share. But the reason you don't share your ideas is because you don't value … Continue reading Start valuing your voice
At your best
At you're best you are joyful, kind, considerate, a good listener, focused, playful and caring. But sometimes you're also inconsiderate, moody, a bad listener, you have your head in the clouds (as in you're distracted and not present), you're rigid and harsh. It's so easy to attach the idea of who you are to you … Continue reading At your best
Updating your comfort zone
Every once in a while you may be forced to come out of your comfort zone. The idea that what you resist persists is true, some things just can't be avoided. You've probably been resistant and stuck in your comfort zone because you're scared, the uncertainty is overwhelming and you've become comfortable with what you … Continue reading Updating your comfort zone
A necessary rant
Sometimes you just need to let it out. You don't need to think, dwell or reflect. You just need to let it out, to rant a little. And the beauty of this is that once it's done, it's done and you can move on. The other option is to say nothing, to hold it in … Continue reading A necessary rant
Better days
Some days will be more challenging than others. There will be difficult days and then there will be better days. It's easy to forget when things are challenging and difficult that they won't be that way forever. It's easy to focus on the thing that is not going to plan and you can end up … Continue reading Better days
Change takes time
You can go from making grand plans one day to forgetting why you wanted to change your life the next. It can be hard to shake the unhelpful habits that bind you to your past self. Even though you know they don't benefit you and that you should change them, you can't. And it's not … Continue reading Change takes time
Feeling stuck
Do you ever have those days when you feel stuck and even though you know exactly what you need to do to get unstuck, you still do nothing? And what you need to do could be incredibly simple. It could be as simple as watching your favoutite Key and Peele sketch on youtube, listening to … Continue reading Feeling stuck
The Daily Gemm 