Or maybe it should be good vs better. Sometimes better is worse than good but we think that good is enough so we don't aim for better. The mindset of a Bare Minimum Betty often lies in the good zone. Because when your bare minimum is good enough why would you do any better. If … Continue reading Good and better
Someone to polish your glasses
On learning to see things more clearly. In situations where your perspective is hazy you might need someone to polish your glasses. Not in the literal sense but in the form of sharing words, interacting and connecting. When you're so used to your own way of thinking you might find that you've become rigid and … Continue reading Someone to polish your glasses
An act of spontaneity (don’t overthink it)
Around 8 months ago I went to see one of my favourite singers in a city a couple hours north from where I live. I booked my ticket 6 months in advance because I didn't want to miss out and knew the opportunity may not come around for a while. But I also didn't have … Continue reading An act of spontaneity (don’t overthink it)
The little things that bring us joy
I recently discovered a new podcast and listening to it brings me joy. I find myself often relating to the conversations they have or smiling/laughing. It's so useful to fill your life with little things that bring you joy that you have easy access to. Something extravagant like a week in the Maldives isn't accessible … Continue reading The little things that bring us joy
Asking for feedback
Some are scared to ask for feedback whilst others are afraid to give it. You don't want to offend anyone or maybe if they're more experienced than you, you don't think you have the authority. But I've learnt that it's good to ask for feedback. In fact, I'm trying to do more of it in … Continue reading Asking for feedback
Self-depreciating
But make it humorous. How many times have you gone into a situation and rejected yourself or put yourself down before others had the chance? And of course you don't just say it out right, you make a joke because everyone likes to laugh. If it's at your expense, maybe they'll keep you around. It's … Continue reading Self-depreciating
The perfect time to begin
It's a new day, a new month, a new year and a new decade. If you've been waiting for the perfect time to begin, that time is now. Start the blog, writing the book, writing songs, writing poetry, take that class, visit that new city, initiate plans with that person you met recently, start that … Continue reading The perfect time to begin
A labour of love
That thing you've been working on could be the reason you end up quitting your job or it could just be a labour of love. That word just has a way of diminishing the words that follow. It makes it seem as though a labour of love is a bad thing but it's not, at … Continue reading A labour of love
What do you mean, you don’t know?
I don't know was one of my most used phrases during my school days. It was an easy 3 words to use in situations where I didn't want to participate, like class. I'd sit daydreaming, ruminating or just quietly paying attention. Then all of a sudden a teacher would call on me for the answer … Continue reading What do you mean, you don’t know?
Procrastination pleasure
There must be some explanation for why we do it. When you don't want to do something or you know it won't be easy, putting it off feels good. There's pleasure in indulging in the freedom of future deadlines, future work or future responsibilities. But that doesn't mean that you can avoid them forever. That … Continue reading Procrastination pleasure
The Daily Gemm 