The way you would react when you're angry, upset, frustrated or annoyed is not the same way you'd respond when you're calm and relaxed. Of course this is fairly obvious, yet how many times have you allowed your feelings to get the better of you instead of simply taking some time. What ends up happening … Continue reading Responding and reacting
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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
Late afternoon silence
It was a late Saturday afternoon and all that could be heard was the hum of the refrigerator, the occasional car drive past and the sound of rain on the roof. It was almost silent, no music, talking or television. It was calming almost meditative. I sat on the sofa with my feet up, in … Continue reading Late afternoon silence
The storm before the calm
Often in life there are things we go through in order to reap the rewards later on. To study for a degree because you've been convinced that having one will make things easier in the future. To stay in a relationship that isn't great but you hope that it'll all be for the best once … Continue reading The storm before the calm
The Daily Gemm 