Sometimes when there's something you want to say the easiest way to bring it up is to wait for a 'cue'. My dictionary defines a cue as 'An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something'. In this case the thing to do is bring up a topic that is difficult … Continue reading Waiting for a cue
Tag: anxiety
Short-term pressure
In the right environment pressure can be a really good thing. For example when you're focused and working hard a couple days (or hours) before a deadline. But that feeling isn't something we should rely on to get things done or have in our life on a daily basis. Although it can be helpful in … Continue reading Short-term pressure
Making difficult decisions
The feeling of regret is always uncomfortable, especially when you think that making a different choice would have led to a better life. When you reach this conclusion, what do you do next? Do you take charge, choose the other choice and commit to it in order to reach the outcome you believe is possible. … Continue reading Making difficult decisions
The right people
A message I'm always keen to get across is that as much as it's important to open up, what matters even more is that you do it with the right people. For some that may be obvious but others might find themselves wondering who qualifies as 'right'. It really depends on the individual. However, there … Continue reading The right people
Rest, reset and refresh
If you go through a period of stress or anxiety, something that can work wonders is taking a break. It might seem counter productive and you might feel like the better thing to do is pull yourself deeper into what ever has gotten you off balance. But further exposing yourself to thing that isn't making … Continue reading Rest, reset and refresh
The worst possible thing
What do you do when the worst possible thing happens. And by worst possible thing I mean something unanticipated, something that you didn't plan for that throws you off course. The common and perhaps most easiest way to react is panic. Like a sort of 'Oh my goodness, what I am I gonna do, everything … Continue reading The worst possible thing
Self-deception and the power of checking in
Sometimes we trick ourselves into accepting things that we don't want. We make excuses and convince ourselves that we're so totally content with our current circumstances. This happens for a variety of reasons but a major factor is our core beliefs. If you don't think there is something better out there for you then will … Continue reading Self-deception and the power of checking in
Self help
Perhaps when you were young, someone taught you that when you feel overwhelmed, step away and give yourself a moment. Maybe you grew up practising that and maybe you didn't. If you didn't you might find that as an adult when you feel overwhelmed you don't quite know how to handle it. The feeling might … Continue reading Self help
Don’t just talk to anyone
I think I've used the phrase talking helps at least half a dozen times on this site (turns out I was exactly spot on as shown below). Talking helps Making a breakthrough Worth seeking advice from Managing stress and deadlines When you don't have anyone to talk to Unexpected but needed I say it because … Continue reading Don’t just talk to anyone
The easiest way to get things done
Is to start. Not soon, not later and not tomorrow but now. So often we find ourselves overwhelmed by our ever-growing to-do lists that we end up thinking more planning, more thinking and more organising is the way forward. But at the crux of it all without taking action, nothing is going to change. You'll … Continue reading The easiest way to get things done
The Daily Gemm 