Talking is good but doing is better. Lazy Daisy is more than just a strange song by George Clinton or a pair of words that rhyme it’s a phrase that perfectly sums up a trap that so many of us fall into. Wanting to start new projects, move to a new house, get a new … Continue reading Lazy Daisy
The ‘Do It Now’ approach
Here’s to taking the bull by the horns and actually getting things done. A couple of months ago I became aware of my own small-scale procrastination. Putting off: making meals, doing the washing up, returning orders, making phone calls, booking appointments, raising issues etc. Granted I was only putting off the washing up by maybe … Continue reading The ‘Do It Now’ approach
Letting go of an old dream
What do you do when you wake up one morning and realise that the life you wanted is no longer something you want to pursue? How do you let go of an old dream? I’m still figuring out the answers to these questions so let me know if you have any insight. What I’ve discovered … Continue reading Letting go of an old dream
An alternative to seeking reassurance
It was either Seth Godin or Simon Sinek that once said that you shouldn’t seek reassurance because it’s something you can never have enough of. I don’t think I fully understood the statement until I observed it in others and in myself. Reassurance creates a temporary fence of stability that lets you know things are … Continue reading An alternative to seeking reassurance
If your life is in a rut…
I think sometimes it’s easy for life to become a bit if a rut. Up at 0630, out by 0730, start work at 0830 finish at 1700, get home for 1800. Then eat, do a few house things like washing the dishes or laundry followed by things like reading, browsing online or watching a bit … Continue reading If your life is in a rut…
Testing the theory
Giving advice is easy but practicing what you preach takes commitment and belief. Especially when you as a reader don't know what I do day to day so for you to take in or use what I say means I'm building trust. A big part of that is being honest and living what I write. … Continue reading Testing the theory
A simple way to become more confident
Practice. I think the problem many people face is the feeling of overwhelm when the compare where they are with where they want to be. Instead of focusing on what they can do from where they're currently at they focus on the gap. And sometimes that gap is vast. But like I said at the … Continue reading A simple way to become more confident
Make a good habit easier
Implementing good habits into your life can be difficult and so you might be put off from making changes in your life. However the simple thing that might not have occurred to you is that you can try to make a good habit easier to keep up with. It could be as easy as placing … Continue reading Make a good habit easier
The uncomfortable feeling of choosing Plan B
But why not give it a go, after all its there for a reason. Human beings are creatures of habit and it's fascinating to delve into how deep this characteristic runs and how it can impact our lives. If you're used to going with plan A and you aren't getting your desired results it might … Continue reading The uncomfortable feeling of choosing Plan B
What do these likes mean to me?
It doesn't feel particularly good when you upload a picture on Instagram and it gets significantly lower likes than usual. You didn't post it for the likes but you hoped it would perform as good as usual or at least only slightly lower. But when your image gets 40% of your average likes, you can't … Continue reading What do these likes mean to me?
The Daily Gemm 