It seems sometimes that we shy away from being in conversation or an environment with people that we disagree with. I've previously written that I think it's worth unfollowing people on social media that you disagree with. The reason for this is that on social media it's rare that people with differing opinions have a … Continue reading Disagreements aren’t a bad thing
Tag: change
Paying attention
It's important to pay attention to when things change. Doing this avoids being in a situation where you're pushing on towards something you may no longer be interested in. And the more you keep going the further you'll find yourself from where you'd probably rather be. Sometimes the way it goes is that we simply … Continue reading Paying attention
Asking the right questions
Before you ask the question, you probably have a pretty good idea of what you want the answer to be. Sometimes it goes as far as you formulating a question in order to hear a specific answer, like prasie or a compliment. And sometimes it comes from a place of vanity but other times perhaps … Continue reading Asking the right questions
Change the way you respond
If something happens and your feelings get hurt or you don't like the way that someone has treated you, it's important to do something about it. It's easy to get into the habit of sheepishly speaking up then cowering and retreating when the other person shuts you down. When this happens, the other person learns … Continue reading Change the way you respond
3 small ways to change the way you use social media
Social media plays a significant role in many peoples lives. However, when used in certain ways it can come with negative implications such as wasting time, unnecessary feelings of jealousy and distracting you from what you really care about. Here are 3 small ways to avoid or at least reduce those negative implications whilst still … Continue reading 3 small ways to change the way you use social media
Random passing thought
Sometimes all it takes is to tune into a random passing thought. Perhaps there is something that has been on your mind for a while or maybe it's something that you'd totally forgotten about. Either way, you'll get a thought that serves as a call to action that gives you an idea of what to … Continue reading Random passing thought
The power of letting go
When it comes to making things happen, we sometimes underestimate the power of letting things go. We have to make room in our lives for the things we want instead of holding on to the things we no longer need for the sake of nostalgia or fear of change. Sometimes, we feel like letting go … Continue reading The power of letting go
It gets easier
Letting go can be scary, terrifying in fact. But, once you start doing it and especially if you start with something big, it gets a lot easier. This happens because you realise that you're completely fine without the thing you thought you needed. However, when you're caught up in the moment going back and forth … Continue reading It gets easier
Anticipated perception
Sometimes we tailor what we say based on how we anticipate that our words will be received. Sometimes it's a conscious thing where you will intentionally not say what feels most honest or authentic. Instead you'll say less, be more neutral and keep the enthusiasm to a minimum. But perhaps you're not quite aware that … Continue reading Anticipated perception
Declutter your life
The easiest way to transform a space is to take everything out, make a plan for how you want things to look and then bring things back in accordingly. By doing things this way you'll be very intentional about what you bring in as you want the room to look as good as possible. On … Continue reading Declutter your life
The Daily Gemm 