Just because someone is older than you doesn't mean they're the best person to seek advice from. I think there's a level of vulnerability that comes with asking for advice, to be open and honest enough to say 'Hey, so I'm going through xyz and I just wanted to get some advice from you as I'm … Continue reading Worth seeking advice from
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Problems and solutions
A simple but useful exercise Get a piece of paper and split it in 2 (or create a word document or excel spreadsheet). On one side write all your problems, the big, small and in-between. Then the other side come up with a solution to each one. In my experience, I've found that this lowers … Continue reading Problems and solutions
Why it’s so hard to be yourself
It's easier said than done. We grow up having people tell us to be more or less of ourselves. And for many at a young age you follow the words of those older than you. That's fine when it comes to things like eating a balanced diet, doing your homework and being kind to people. … Continue reading Why it’s so hard to be yourself
Life changing habits: Daily mantras
A tool I use to sort of re-calibrate so that my intentions are focused on a specific thing. When I was looking for a job in the past I did daily mantras for at least a month then I ended up getting 3 job offers within the space of a few weeks. I get that … Continue reading Life changing habits: Daily mantras
Why sometimes you should do what you’re told
Have you ever had someone tell you what to do or what you need to work on and instantly put resistance to it, even when it's something you planned to do or know you need to work on? I have and I can take a wild guess that some of you have too. I recently … Continue reading Why sometimes you should do what you’re told
Talk but don’t dwell
Often when we talk about difficult things we get so caught up in the story that we end up dwelling on it. Sometimes to the point where we end up reliving it and our bodies remember exactly how it felt. It could be a time you felt rejected, overwhelmed or ignored. It's not difficult to … Continue reading Talk but don’t dwell
You should take your own advice
One of the easiest ways to gain trust is by doing exactly what you tell others to do. People are much less likely to listen to what you say if it's not what you do. And that's why I'm careful about the advice I give and the words I share, the truth is I'm still … Continue reading You should take your own advice
Why shouting might not get the message across
The talker may assume the louder my voice the more they'll understand what I'm saying, or maybe they feel like you're not listening so they have no choice but to shout. Nobody likes being shouted at and so the listener instead of focusing on the message will focus on the fact that you're shouting and … Continue reading Why shouting might not get the message across
Testing the theory
Giving advice is easy but practicing what you preach takes commitment and belief. Especially when you as a reader don't know what I do day to day so for you to take in or use what I say means I'm building trust. A big part of that is being honest and living what I write. … Continue reading Testing the theory
A simple way to become more confident
Practice. I think the problem many people face is the feeling of overwhelm when the compare where they are with where they want to be. Instead of focusing on what they can do from where they're currently at they focus on the gap. And sometimes that gap is vast. But like I said at the … Continue reading A simple way to become more confident
The Daily Gemm 