Is to start. Not soon, not later and not tomorrow but now. So often we find ourselves overwhelmed by our ever-growing to-do lists that we end up thinking more planning, more thinking and more organising is the way forward. But at the crux of it all without taking action, nothing is going to change. You'll … Continue reading The easiest way to get things done
Daydream and do
Do you ever spend time daydreaming about the life you want. The things you'll do, places you'll go, where you'll live and how you'll earn a living? What do you do once the daydream is over? It's so easy to think that the life you daydream about is far from reach but in reality a … Continue reading Daydream and do
21 Things to do away from a screen
Right now it's easier than ever to spend your days switching between YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix (or some other streaming service) and Instagram. These things are great for entertainment and to catch up on things you're interested in. But it's also important to dedicate time in your day to be away from a screen. I … Continue reading 21 Things to do away from a screen
You don’t need to start something new
There is great pleasure in the beginning stages of a new project. You're full of energy and ideas, getting carried away with possibilities and potential. But at that point, the real work hasn't even started. You haven't had to fully commit and you haven't faced any challenges, those are 2 things that come with time. … Continue reading You don’t need to start something new
Do you really want to do it?
When someone comes to you, asking some thing of you, how do you respond? Do you simply think about whether or not you want to do it? Do you worry about how the other person will react if you say no? So often we grow up inadvertently being taught to people please and unless we … Continue reading Do you really want to do it?
When to start
Do it now. There are 100 cliches about the right time to begin You've heard them, I've heard them and sometimes i even write them. But the truth is now is really as good a time as any. If you think something is worth putting off and doing later instead, ask yourself why. Do you … Continue reading When to start
Breaking up the day
If you''re working on a laptop from 9-5 and spend your evenings scrolling social media, watching youtube and binging the latest fantasy thriller series, you'll have spent most of your day staring at a screen. You aren't going out to restaurants, going for drinks, visiting museums, catching up with friends in a local cafe or … Continue reading Breaking up the day
Missing normal
Suddenly the everyday mundane tings that often got overlooked are the very things that you long for. The walk to the train station, getting a vanilla latte at your favourite cafe and walks through the city centre on a Saturday afternoon. Those simple things were part of what was once normal life and although they … Continue reading Missing normal
Temporary excess
If you're someone that regularly consumes content online you've probably noticed that right now there is more stuff than ever. More photo's and videos than you even have the energy to consume, it's overwhelming. Some days people are all sharing the same thing, telling you what you should think, telling you what you shouldn't be … Continue reading Temporary excess
What will you run to?
This time inside is no doubt forcing you to step away from somethings you'd rather run towards. But there's probably a few things you have space from right now that you don't want back in your life. It could be a job, people you spend time with or the places you used to go. Being … Continue reading What will you run to?
The Daily Gemm 