Wake up, wake up! The world is changing. Over the past 10 years or so I've noticed a big change in the way that people work. Self-employment is on the rise along with jobs in the gig economy. Perhaps as a society we believe in ourselves more or we've opened up to the idea that … Continue reading Embracing temporary things
Don’t focus on the fear
It is so easy to get carried away. There are lots of things that you could be afraid of but it doesn't mean you should be. I find that the more you focus on fear the more you amplify it until all of a sudden you're having heart palpitations over something that would be better … Continue reading Don’t focus on the fear
Accidental escapism
Sometimes it takes accidental escapism to remind you of the kind of person you desire to be. Catch yourself in the moment and ask yourself questions like 'Am I being myself?' or 'Is this truly where I want to be?' And then answer them openly and vulnerably. You might find that you're quite content with … Continue reading Accidental escapism
A different approach
When you're trying to find a solution it can be easy to get stuck on one particular path. You want to believe that you can work things out so you trudge on hoping for the best. Maybe you tell yourself that if things aren't working out then you're not working hard enough. But sometimes the … Continue reading A different approach
If the Leaning Tower of Pisa didn’t lean
The leaning tower of Pisa is one of the most buildings in the the world. Its lean comes from what I suppose was a flaw in geo-technical calculations. It is unstable soil and settlement of the foundation that causes the tower to lean. Yet, what could have been disastrous turned out pretty spectacularly. Probably because … Continue reading If the Leaning Tower of Pisa didn’t lean
Learning to be bored
I recently bought a new phone and it tells me exactly how much time I spend on each app, how many times I unlock my phone and a few other stats. Turns out I spend very little time on my phone doing useful stuff. It's one thing knowing you waste time on your phone but … Continue reading Learning to be bored
Making up for lost time
If you missed out on anything in your younger years you might hold the belief that it's too late to do the things you wished you'd done. But what if you do them now, what if you make a conscious effort to make up for lost time? Granted with age comes responsibility, so taking out … Continue reading Making up for lost time
The goal of a routine
If you're doing the same set of activities on a regularly basis over time it'll become part of your routine. It'll be set into your subconscious to the point where you go from start to finish with little to no thought in between. That saves you a lot of energy because you're no longer having … Continue reading The goal of a routine
Quitting
If you feel discouraged with where you're at you have two options. The first is to quit and the second is to stick at it. Whichever option you choose commit to it wholeheartedly. If you think about it, there really isn't much point going after your dreams (or the thing that you're telling everyone is … Continue reading Quitting
Effects of choosing kindness
You have the choice to treat people however you like and sometimes that will depend on how much you care. Small acts of kindness can allow you to escape your own mind for long enough to remember that we've all got stuff going on. Without knowing it, sometimes the kindness of strangers can be enough … Continue reading Effects of choosing kindness
The Daily Gemm 