Through this blog you may have read the phrase 'talking helps' at least once or twice. I'm an advocate for talking because it is something that has changed my life and I think it's something that at time is overlooked. As much as I can advocate for people to talk more, the truth is not … Continue reading When you don’t have anyone to talk to
The lazy dreamer
Dreamers have high aspirations but the gap between where they are and where they want to be is vast. Dreamers aren't always good at bridging the gap because of the qualities they hold. They're ideas people but when it comes to getting things done they often fall short. Think about what it's like to dream. … Continue reading The lazy dreamer
Office work and acting
Things get much more interesting if we think of ourselves as actors. Something I've learnt is that people probably aren't going to go above and beyond for you. But if you practice confidence and you make yourself visible you're more likely to get your needs met. It's like actors in a show. The main character … Continue reading Office work and acting
Job satisfaction
Let's delve into a topic that matters. But first cue the music *plays satisfaction by the rolling stones*. If someone asked the question of what would make you happier in your current job, what would you say? If the answer is more money, think again, think about the job itself. Some possible answers could be: … Continue reading Job satisfaction
In need of a push
Sometimes we put off the very thing that we know we need to do because we don't feel ready. We make excuses and say things like, I need more time, I'll do it when xyz or even I don't think it will go well. The list is endless. At times, the truth is you're not … Continue reading In need of a push
Moving forward
A major contributing factor to moving forward in life is being able to let things go. It could be physical possessions, people or memories and experiences. An easy example is if you tried something and it didn't work out. If you can't let go of the thing that didn't work you may find that it … Continue reading Moving forward
The difference between helping and fixing
It's easy to find yourself stuck between helping someone and fixing things for them. When you help you teach and offer tools giving the other person a chance to grow, develop and learn to do things for themselves. When you fix things for people they're likely to become reliant on others to do things for … Continue reading The difference between helping and fixing
Go with the flow
It's hard to balance tense and triggered aspects of self with the softer more malleable bits. My anxiety makes me tense and rigid but it also deeply influences the way I write. But my softer more malleable side deeply influences my writing too. It is often through writing that my anxieties subside and I am … Continue reading Go with the flow
Lessons in solitude
In the company of one as in you, yourself and um you, there are many valuable lessons to learn. A significant one being Who am I? It's much easier to gain an understanding of yourself when you're not having to consider others. I think that the aspects of you in solitude should be the aspects … Continue reading Lessons in solitude
Setting goals and losing steam
It's now a full week after New Year's Day. How are you goals, resolutions or plans coming along? You might find that after 7 days you're still enthusiastic and motivated or you might have found that you've lost steam. If you resonate with the latter then it might be useful to ask yourself why? Why … Continue reading Setting goals and losing steam
The Daily Gemm 