Sometimes in life, all of a sudden you're busy. Things go from being normal one day to all systems go the next. It might feel quite overwhelming because now you have so much to think about and plan. Perhaps you even find that your plans overlap. Now you have to choose what to leave early … Continue reading Making busy easier
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Why you’re not as productive as you could be
So often in life we feel like we're super busy but in reality we aren't actually getting anything done. Perhaps you're the sort of person who always has at least 7 things on the go. You feel like you're busy but really you're just overwhelmed. You're overwhelmed because you're not allowing your mind to focus. … Continue reading Why you’re not as productive as you could be
There is no right answer
I think this phrase rings true for a lot of what is going on in the world right now. It's easy to say that if you were in the shoes of another you would make better choices. But the truth is you don't really know because you aren't in that position. Furthermore, often when people … Continue reading There is no right answer
How to stop feeling so overwhelmed?
The answer is in the question. Stop. The feeling of being overwhelmed often comes when we don't allow ourselves to feel something and instead adopt a go, go, go mindset. Instead taking care of yourself and working through your feelings, you fill your mind and time with 101 distractions that will eventually catch up to … Continue reading How to stop feeling so overwhelmed?
Busy is a choice
One thing I've notice is how busy we all seem to be. We're constantly going from one thing to the next and wishing for more hours in the day. But how often do you consider that it's a choice? Do you ever consider that you can stop, slow down and do less? We fill our … Continue reading Busy is a choice
Struggling to write
After a week or so of struggling to write I got my flow back, the words began to pour. I began to think about how difficult it had been to post everyday that previous week, until I caught myself and realised why I hadn't been able to write as easily. I'd stopped writing. In that … Continue reading Struggling to write
Taking a break
In pursuit of the dream stopping to take a break or to smell the roses might seem like a waste of time. Why stop when there's at least fifty 'leven things that you could be doing at any one time? A great place to start is thinking about why you need a break in the … Continue reading Taking a break
Baseline Busy
I remember a time when I had one of those 'What did you get up to at the weekend?' conversation. I reeled of a few things but overall I felt like I hadn't gotten up to much. However, to my surprise the person I was in conversation with thought that my weekend was actually a busy … Continue reading Baseline Busy
Lazy Daisy
Talking is good but doing is better. Lazy Daisy is more than just a strange song by George Clinton or a pair of words that rhyme it’s a phrase that perfectly sums up a trap that so many of us fall into. Wanting to start new projects, move to a new house, get a new … Continue reading Lazy Daisy
I work better when I’m busy
Often when we’re busy we’re overwhelmed and stressed. We find ourselves only hoping and wishing for things to slow down. We tell ourselves when I’m not so busy I’ll have more time for x, y and z. And we believe it too. But I often find that the busier I am the better I am … Continue reading I work better when I’m busy
The Daily Gemm 