Often when we’re busy we’re overwhelmed and stressed. We find ourselves only hoping and wishing for things to slow down. We tell ourselves when I’m not so busy I’ll have more time for x, y and z. And we believe it too. But I often find that the busier I am the better I am … Continue reading I work better when I’m busy
It could be fun
Last year I wrote a few haikus. I didn't do anything with them so I have no collection of opinions of how dreadful or amazingly amazing they are. But I found 5, 7, 5 (the pattern of a haiku) to be a fun and interesting way to express a thought or feeling in a new … Continue reading It could be fun
Call yourself out
Maybe you've been slacking with your time and attention lately. Cancelling plans, showing up late, knowingly giving the minimum effort required. But it's in such a way, almost a subtle way that it's not enough for anyone to call you out. So, instead of waiting for someone else to do it, call yourself out. Maybe … Continue reading Call yourself out
Accidental networking
When you think of networking what comes to mind? For me it used to be fancy people in fancy clothing making conversation with the right people. Everyone would act important even if they didn't believe it and being the person that everyone wanted to talk to was a signal to the rest of the room … Continue reading Accidental networking
Feel the fear…
...and do it anyway. The feeling of fear often comes up in a situation that is new or when there is a level of uncertainty. We forget that it's human nature to have that feeling of anticipation and I think what we end up doing is confusing it for 'danger'. The kind of danger where … Continue reading Feel the fear…
From the outside
Appearances are everything or at least that's how it often appears. The woman with a good education, working a great job at a high profile company. The guy that everyone goes to for advice because he's warm, kind and always says what you need to hear (not just what you want to hear). From the … Continue reading From the outside
The all or nothing mentality
There's space between all or nothing but sometimes we forget. Which is how something like failing can feel like the end of the world. I think the all or nothing mentality is what causes anxiety in some people. It's an over simplification of reality that holds little benefit.
Here’s the process
I feel like knowing I have to contribute something everyday makes me a little more alert, curious and introspective but in the best possible way. I'm not just ruminating and pondering over things for my own sake but to catch the spark of what is worth sharing. I have specific times of my day where … Continue reading Here’s the process
Midweek blues
When you're somewhere between Monday and Friday and feeling what one can only describe as blah, what do you do? You let it out of course! I used to think the answer was find a pick me up and get back to feeling good as quick as possible. However often when you take that approach … Continue reading Midweek blues
Lessons in friendship
Perhaps one of the most valuable lessons a friend has taught me is to not take life so seriously and to laugh more at the ebb and flow of life. Life is totally different when you're willing to be less rigid and laugh at your experiences. When you're hard on yourself for simply being a … Continue reading Lessons in friendship
The Daily Gemm 