A seemingly simple four word question that is often almost impossible to answer. Even when you know what you want you're likely to find yourself making excuses for why it's not possible for you or how it's just a daydream. But also I think it's difficult to admit what you truly want when you know … Continue reading What do you want?
Becoming obsolete
One of my most memorable scenes from Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory comes quite near to the beginning. Charlie's dad worked in a toothpaste factory screwing lid onto each tube one by one. Then one day he lost his job because the factory he worked in bought a machine that could do his job … Continue reading Becoming obsolete
When it’s no longer trendy
For some people they choose to follow trends not because it's something they care about but because it's what everbody else is doing. And once the trend dies down and is no longer as popular they stop following it too. They only joined in because they wanted to be a part of something. Then you … Continue reading When it’s no longer trendy
The problem with looking back
I think it's fair to say that most people are enticed by new things. A new habit, a new opportunity even a new person. As much as we can fear the new there are many instances when it actually excites us. Yet, in many cases instead of going towards the new thing, we look back. … Continue reading The problem with looking back
Gets better with time
It's something you'll have no doubt read or heard countless times but it's true, some things really do get better with time. Maybe you're a teenager (or even an adult) feeling like you don't belong, you've experienced a harsh rejection or you have a physical injury. In the height of it, you might not be … Continue reading Gets better with time
Who determines your self-worth?
For many people, how they value or see themselves comes from other people. This might be great when people are treating you well and constantly telling you how great you are but when not so much when you’re treated and being spoken of poorly. You go from feeling good about yourself to not feeling good … Continue reading Who determines your self-worth?
The problem with pedestaling
Disclaimer: By pedestaling, I just means to put someone on a pedestal. I've noticed quite a lot recently that people put celebrities, popular people, well known people, people they follow online and overall people that they don't know much about on a pedestal. They see someone that sings great songs, dresses well, posts pretty pictures, … Continue reading The problem with pedestaling
How the pandemic has influenced what I write about?
Over the past few weeks I've been reflecting on how what I write about has changed. Firstly, I've found that a lot of my posts have been about the pandemic whether it is about working from home or the way our day to day lives have changed. Secondly, there is much less playfulness in the … Continue reading How the pandemic has influenced what I write about?
How lockdown changed my writing routine?
Prior to mid-march 2020 my writing time consisted of my journey to and from work, my lunch break and in the evenings after dinner. I'd do my best to plan ahead and have my posts scheduled for 7.30am each morning. But once lockdown started my day to day life changed significantly. I was no longer … Continue reading How lockdown changed my writing routine?
Taking advantage of kindness
So lets say you're someone who has a habit of running late. And this has happened quite a few times with Friend A who is always super understanding about it. Perhaps the first time you were late you were super apologetic and felt bad but you were also glad your friend was understanding and didn't … Continue reading Taking advantage of kindness
The Daily Gemm 