Right now whilst having to stay inside you might find yourself wondering what the best thing is to do with your time. There's too much time to lounge around watching movies and shows but at the same time when was the last time you had this much free time, do you really want to spend … Continue reading Making a choice
Forgotten dreams
What happened to those dreams off yours, those dreams you had to make, see and do? When did you forget about the plans you made and what exactly are you doing now? Everybody has a dream. Whether it's something you once worked towards and gave up on or merely that thing you think about as … Continue reading Forgotten dreams
Hoping for the best
This is the way of the optimist. It's also worth remembering that even if things don't turn out in the way that you consider to be 'the best', it doesn't mean all hope is lost. That way no matter what life throws at you, you'll be able to roll with it with a little less … Continue reading Hoping for the best
Engrossed in the work
When you think of work, what sort of works come to mind? Is it fun, exciting, thought provoking, challenging and interesting... or is it more along the lines of boring, difficult, repetitive and time consuming? Work often comes with a negative connotation that has nothing to do with the actual work. The truth is work … Continue reading Engrossed in the work
Unlearning panic
Sometimes you just need to against the easy option. Panic is really easy to do. A moment of stress or overwhelm often ends in panic when you don't know how to handle the situation. If you find yourself panicking in these situations often, it'll eventually become a habit. Even when you can handle the situation … Continue reading Unlearning panic
Will we still have meetings post-pandemic?
A while from now we'll be living in a post pandemic world. Companies and businesses will have to make decisions about the way they will choose to work moving forward. Presentations, discussions, conversations and updates are all being done remotely when normally they'd have required meetings. Those meetings may have involved: a journey to another … Continue reading Will we still have meetings post-pandemic?
Tending to your needs
Now might be the perfect time. If you find yourself stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, you might also feel a little helpless. But the chances are you actually have a pretty good idea of what you can do to help yourself. Rest, put your phone down, turn off your tv or computer, phone a friend, stretch... … Continue reading Tending to your needs
The challenge of representation
How do you include everyone? It's not as simple as black and white although in some cases that might seem like enough. I suppose I've learnt and am learning that it's about having minorities be seen. Sometimes people make the mistake of being bare minimum. They use a sea of sameness with one person that's … Continue reading The challenge of representation
Is now the time for productivity?
Instead of questioning whether or not you should be maximizing your productivity at this time, it might be more useful to check in with how you feel. If you spend 3 weeks watching netflix, how will you feel? If you spend 3 weeks working yourself to the bone, how will you feel? Chances are you … Continue reading Is now the time for productivity?
The right thing to do
Sometimes right and wrong is hazy. Other times right and wrong is black and white. The interesting part is when 2 groups come together with 2 different perspectives. In the current state of the world, many would argue that the right thing to do is stay home as much as possible and practice social distancing. … Continue reading The right thing to do
The Daily Gemm 