There's a story I've heard countless times as a kid called we're going on a bear hunt. The story follows a family going on a bear hunt and on their way they encounter grass, water and mud etc. All followed by the famous lines: We can't go under it We can't go over it Oh … Continue reading Going through it or getting over it
The comparison monologue
Also known as complaining about all the things other people have. 'She's the same age as me but I'm pretty sure she's a millionaire (or at least not far from it), she successful, beautiful, has great personal style, has more freedom, more friends and probably more of something else beginning with F, like Fendi perhaps. … Continue reading The comparison monologue
Sonder, struggles and stuff
We're all just doing our best which is something that we often forget and it might be the reason why we're often so quick to judge others. We so easily get caught up in our own world, our own challenges, experiences and struggles that we don't consider everyone else is going through things too. You … Continue reading Sonder, struggles and stuff
Committing to the wrong thing
What do you do when you think you've made a mistake? In times of great uncertainty it's not surprising that people look to something safe to cling and commit to. And so we end up playing it safe. Getting a good job and settling down because it's easier to follow the rules than it is … Continue reading Committing to the wrong thing
In search of the next big thing
Setting goals achieving them but always wanting more because you're never satisfied. I've often found that when I achieve something I've been working towards it never feels as good as I thought it would. I just move on to the next big thing. It's as though as soon as I attain the thing I want … Continue reading In search of the next big thing
What it means to be a good person
Let's start with the letter S for self sacrifice. When you live your life trying to be a good person you'll find yourself pulled in every which way. Often what people judge a persons goodness by is how much you do for them. And in a bid to keep the title of the most good … Continue reading What it means to be a good person
She carries it with her wherever she goes
If you're wondering what she carries with her, the answer is fear. It's in her voice, the way she talks. You'll hear the words not quite flow because she's second guessing herself, so worried about not saying the wrong thing that she can never say the right thing. It's in the way she walks, with … Continue reading She carries it with her wherever she goes
Who you are and who you want to be
Through discovering the kind of person that I want to become I've learnt a lot about who I am. It's interesting to observe yourself and how you interact with others. Are you kind to yourself, what are your relationships like, how do you show up in different situations. When you uncover the things you need … Continue reading Who you are and who you want to be
3 kinds of people in the workplace
Person A Someone who is confident, asks questions, isn't afraid to rock the boat when necessary, puts themselves forward, goes above and beyond, voices their opinions and is keen to learn new things. Person B Someone who does what they're told and is content ploughing along. They might want to do more but they're unlikely … Continue reading 3 kinds of people in the workplace
Being a vulnerable writer
It turns out I've been hiding. I've been hiding from the kind of writing that challenges me. I used to think that that meant being more personal and baring my soul. But I was wrong. I think there is beauty in being able to write something that not only moves the reader but also the … Continue reading Being a vulnerable writer
The Daily Gemm 