One thing perhaps not thought about often enough is that there is only a small percentage of the population that have a real understanding of science. The rest of us simply trust what is said or what we read and choose to believe it to be true. Or on the flipside there are those that … Continue reading Trusting science
Tag: beliefs
Doing what helps
It's strange how sometimes you can find yourself resisting the very thing that you know will help. Maybe, it's because it feels like too much effort or maybe you've forgotten how much it might benefit you. It could be something as simple as going for a walk when you're feeling down. Perhaps, the thought of … Continue reading Doing what helps
How to change your life
It's really easy to say, 'That's just how I am'. Some people even use that as a way to justify continually being unkind to others or even themselves. But the beauty of life is that we have the opportunity to change and overcome. I recently wrote about not feeling good enough, something I struggled with … Continue reading How to change your life
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
Understanding complex issues
When you discuss a complex issue with someone who has little to no knowledge of the issue, you're unlikely to get the desired outcome. More often than not you'll end up frustrated and they'll end up defensive. It takes time to learn and understand complex issues but it also takes some unlearning. When a person … Continue reading Understanding complex issues
Getting across the beam
We often underestimate the role that belief plays in our development. But the truth is you could be so much more if only you believed. Take something as seemingly insignificant as walking across a balancing beam. The people that make it from one side to the other will be the ones that believe they can … Continue reading Getting across the beam
Daydream and do
Do you ever spend time daydreaming about the life you want. The things you'll do, places you'll go, where you'll live and how you'll earn a living? What do you do once the daydream is over? It's so easy to think that the life you daydream about is far from reach but in reality a … Continue reading Daydream and do
Saying yes to exploration
The idea of exploring is one I don't think is valued enough. I don't mean travelling and exploring new countries or cities, I mean exploring self. Being able to know your own limits whilst also being able to put yourself out there and experience new things. It's so easy to stay within the remit of … Continue reading Saying yes to exploration
The reason behind the risk
When taking a risk pays off, it's easy to get caught up in the fact that things turned out the way you wanted. But I think it's important to also focus on the reason behind taking the risk in the first place. You did it because you believed it was worth it, you knew it … Continue reading The reason behind the risk
Slowly but surely
Sometimes good things take time. But if you're not willing to wait you'll end up missing out. The lesson to learn is that you have to believe it can happen before it happens, instead of getting impatient. Trust that the thing you want is possible and slowly but surely it'll happen. Granted it can be … Continue reading Slowly but surely
The Daily Gemm 