If you have something bad to say about something but have nothing to say when it comes to how it could be better. I think that it's a useless criticism. It's easy to be a critic or to complain about the way that something is but what's the point if you can't even offer a … Continue reading Useless criticism
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When daydreams come true
Everybody daydreams whether it's a few seconds or dedicated moments in your week. Sometimes we daydream about everyday thing then other times our minds wander to things far out of reach. It could be something like winning an award, moving to a new city or even meeting the love of your life. But what do … Continue reading When daydreams come true
And on the 7th day…
The creator of the habit loop determined that in order to change a habit you needed to change your routine. For example, drinking a glass of water when you crave a cigarette. For the past 7 days I've been working to undo a habit. I didn't consciously replace it with anything but I suppose I … Continue reading And on the 7th day…
As easy as possible
When it comes to the things we do in our day to day life, I think it's important to make it as easy as possible. If you want to read more, have a book on your bedside table instead of tighly slotted into your bookshelf. If you want to spend more time with friends, make … Continue reading As easy as possible
Keeping up with strangers
Social media makes it really easy to keep up with everything going on in the world around us. From crises happening across the globe to personal details about people we've never met. And on an average day for many, I don't think I'd be wrong in assuming that little thought goes into it. How often … Continue reading Keeping up with strangers
Making a change vs Doing nothing
When making a difficult decision a good place to start is weighing up the pros and cons. Take some time and really think about it. Let's say for example you were deciding whether or not move to a new city. The pros might be things like getting a fresh start, more opportunities and challenging yourself. … Continue reading Making a change vs Doing nothing
Reflecting on the past 3 months
The past few months have been something none of us could have ever anticipated. It's been challenging, sad, stressful and at times overwhelming. Times like this are perfect for reflection because we've all been reminded how short life is and how tomorrow isn't promised. Our day to day have all changed in some way. We've … Continue reading Reflecting on the past 3 months
Becoming obsolete
One of my most memorable scenes from Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory comes quite near to the beginning. Charlie's dad worked in a toothpaste factory screwing lid onto each tube one by one. Then one day he lost his job because the factory he worked in bought a machine that could do his job … Continue reading Becoming obsolete
Gets better with time
It's something you'll have no doubt read or heard countless times but it's true, some things really do get better with time. Maybe you're a teenager (or even an adult) feeling like you don't belong, you've experienced a harsh rejection or you have a physical injury. In the height of it, you might not be … Continue reading Gets better with time
How the pandemic has influenced what I write about?
Over the past few weeks I've been reflecting on how what I write about has changed. Firstly, I've found that a lot of my posts have been about the pandemic whether it is about working from home or the way our day to day lives have changed. Secondly, there is much less playfulness in the … Continue reading How the pandemic has influenced what I write about?
The Daily Gemm 