Sometimes the life paths we choose end up getting distorted by distractions and we end up making choices to reach goals that we don't even really aspire to. You might find that in order to move forwards, you actually need to go back and figure out what you really wanted in the first place. Many … Continue reading Remembering the dream
How to overcome being ignored
Some things are worth waiting for but sometimes you're better off just calling it quits and moving on to something else. Just because you can wait, doesnt mean that you should. What do you do when you're speaking and nobody is listening? Do you speak louder and hope that people start to pay attention, do … Continue reading How to overcome being ignored
None of it matters as much you think it does
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are all so heavily integrated into our daily lives that to be without them (even just for a few hours) is difficult. Suddenly, you're having to figure out what to do with your time instead of spending it scrolling. Conversations that have been going for days or even weeks have now … Continue reading None of it matters as much you think it does
Put yourself first
People that are considerate of others, to the point of putting others before themselves often end up feeling let down. This occurs when they base their expectations of how others should be on themselves. But not everyone is as considerate as you might be. Not everyone thinks about how other people may be impacted. Sometimes … Continue reading Put yourself first
Better together
Sometimes when you're so used to being independent and doing things alone, the idea of collaboration and working together is unappealing. After all, your past has shown that you don't need to work with someone else to get things done, so why should you change that. However, sometimes from collaborating with others it allows us … Continue reading Better together
A change of heart
How you feel about something one day, might be totally different to how you feel a few months from now. It could be about food, a tv show or a hobby. Maybe you grew up reading a lot of fiction and you were the sort of person who felt like non-fiction wasn't for you. You … Continue reading A change of heart
When to hold ’em
...and when to fold 'em. I know next to nothing about Poker but I love this phrase. When you have the choice to either stick with something and hope for the best or to bow out and move on, it can be difficult. Sometimes we end up believing that we should stick with things until … Continue reading When to hold ’em
Willing to walk away
When it comes to asking for what you want, if you don't get it, what do you do next? Are you willing to walk away? I think that sometimes problems arise when we aren't willing to be firm. We say we want something, don't get it and then just continue on as normal. But I … Continue reading Willing to walk away
Security over happiness
There's a choice to be made that sometimes ends up being a sacrifice. It's possible to have security and happiness but people often make choices that prioritise one over the other. They do this for reasons such as fear, a lack of self belief or because they have people relying on them. It becomes difficult … Continue reading Security over happiness
5 reasons to quit your job
I think that what we do for a living matters. When you have to wake up everyday and do something that you don't enjoy, interact with people you don't agree with, work late to meet deadlines and give your time and energy to work that you don't care about, maybe you should be doing something … Continue reading 5 reasons to quit your job
The Daily Gemm 