The idea of exploring is one I don't think is valued enough. I don't mean travelling and exploring new countries or cities, I mean exploring self. Being able to know your own limits whilst also being able to put yourself out there and experience new things. It's so easy to stay within the remit of … Continue reading Saying yes to exploration
23 things to do if you’re stuck inside
A bunch of things to do for those that are stuck inside for a little while: Declutter your closet Tidy an area of your home that you've been putting off Finish the book you're currently reading Start a new book Phone a friend Have a group video call Watch a new series Work through your … Continue reading 23 things to do if you’re stuck inside
It might be easy but it’s not helping
Right now is a difficult time for a lot of people. One of the easiest things you can do is read every article, keep up with live news updates online or on TV, scroll social media and panic. But the chances are those things aren't actually helping. Knowing the ever'changing stats of cases in countries … Continue reading It might be easy but it’s not helping
The dreamers curse
As a disclaimer I'd like to say that I've avoided writing this post because I don't believe it's healthy or helpful to identify with being cursed. However, the title does have a nice ring to it so I couldn't resist. The dreamers curse is simply only having the ability to fulfill one half of the … Continue reading The dreamers curse
Unhelpful prevention methods
Only a small percentage of the population wear surgical masks (or any mask in general) on a regular basis. For everyone else it's a new thing being done as a prevention method. But turns out it could be totally useless. In a recent conversation, someone mentioned they'd spotted a person with their mask upside down. … Continue reading Unhelpful prevention methods
What we can learn from working from home
Turns out that the 9-5 isn't as necessary as it once was. With everything going on in the world meetings are becoming emails or being done by video, travel has come to a halt and working from home may become the non-optional office alternative. Despite the unfortunate situation that has caused things to change, I … Continue reading What we can learn from working from home
A reason to say no
Sometimes you might find yourself saying yes to much more than you can handle. It's often for one of 2 reasons. The first reason is because you want to push yourself, test your limits and see what you're capable of. The other reason is for other people, you want to help and be seen as … Continue reading A reason to say no
Burning bridges
Burning bridges often feels necessary. It's normal to no longer want certain people in your life to the extent where you hope for them to become nothing more than a distant memory. When people feel that way they rarely take the power of time into account. Cutting ties and setting the bridge alight (metaphorically of … Continue reading Burning bridges
Checking in with your 2020 new years resolutions
We are currently in the period where your new years resolutions may have fallen away and you're now back to your normal (pre new years resolution) self. It's a common thing, it happens to everyone at some point, I'm certain. It can get frustrating to feel like the person you thought you'd become this year … Continue reading Checking in with your 2020 new years resolutions
Policing perfect
If you go on social media you'll find an abundant amount of people policing 'perfect'. They'll criticise, comment and assume as though people aren't human beings. But the thing is, you can never please everyone and you will make mistakes. And as great as the internet is, nobody needs 4658 strangers criticising them for something … Continue reading Policing perfect
The Daily Gemm 