I find that often it is in the things we may perceive to be simple or insignificant that we have major life breakthroughs or they become real turning points when our mindsets are shifted. Something as simple as catching up with old friends, getting lunch, talking about life and laughing. A day spent doing those … Continue reading Laughter and the blues
When you need to write
It's somewhere between amusing and slightly frustrating when you spend all day anticipating writing time. From the the morning when you woke up to the early evening you've managed to mentally write a good few thousand words. The expectation is when you get home and sit on the sofa, at a desk or wherever your … Continue reading When you need to write
7 things to do when feeling blue
We all feel a little down from time to time which is totally normal. However, a moment of sadness can turn into hours, days or even weeks when you hold onto it. That’s why I think it’s so important to have things that you can do when you feel blue to help easy you out … Continue reading 7 things to do when feeling blue
An accidental call for change
Sometimes we forget that a call to change may come as an accident, it'll come to you when you least expect it. Perhaps you forget to do something you normally do, or you suddenly you find yourself in a situation that you could have avoided if only you [INSERT THING HERE]. Sometimes we need a … Continue reading An accidental call for change
All you need
And maybe all you need to do is take a deep breath and let go. You have the opportunity to take control of the way you want to feel even though you may not realise it. It's often only when you decide that you want something more or something different that you become aware of … Continue reading All you need
Thank you for trying
What do you say when someone totally surprises you with their words and actions? When they are generous and kind in ways that they don't need to be, when they go above and beyond what they're required to do. I almost overlooked that it would have taken this person effort and care to handle the … Continue reading Thank you for trying
Something new
When was the last time you did something for the first time? Just kidding because that phrase makes me want to roll my eyes. But in all seriousness it's easy to fall into doing the things you've always done and putting off exploring life outside of that. So maybe if you don't feel totally fulfilled … Continue reading Something new
An inconsistent tortoise
I often make comparisons between myself and others that do similar things to me or things similar to what I'd like to do. Then the other day I read a quote by Mark Manson I think, it that was about competing with yourself and it really resonated. It effected me differently because despite seeing (and … Continue reading An inconsistent tortoise
The getaway plan
When you settle for less in life it's useful to have a getaway plan. A 'I'm pretty unhappy with where I'm at so if things get any worse here's what I'll do' plan. It's not that you're totally miserable, it's that you don't get much fulfillment from your current life. Maybe you have a good … Continue reading The getaway plan
Something to look back on
I had a thought a few days ago about how this blog will be something to look back on in a years time or maybe even 6 months. Granted this isn't an online personal diary but I'm writing about what I think and experience. The beauty in this is that I'm constantly evolving so my … Continue reading Something to look back on
The Daily Gemm 