You might feel frustrated but all is not lost. In a previous post I wrote about job satisfaction and I thought it might be useful to delve into some practical tips. It's all good and well telling someone what to do but it's sometimes helpful to tell them how. So, let's say you work in … Continue reading What to do if your manager isn’t helpful
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Changing the rules
In day to day life you might be surprised at how many rules you follow. Things that you are or aren't supposed to do or say? Some of them are necessary and help us function well as a society whilst others just restrict us. Some are inflicted by others but some we force upon ourselves. … Continue reading Changing the rules
Embracing temporary things
Wake up, wake up! The world is changing. Over the past 10 years or so I've noticed a big change in the way that people work. Self-employment is on the rise along with jobs in the gig economy. Perhaps as a society we believe in ourselves more or we've opened up to the idea that … Continue reading Embracing temporary things
Don’t focus on the fear
It is so easy to get carried away. There are lots of things that you could be afraid of but it doesn't mean you should be. I find that the more you focus on fear the more you amplify it until all of a sudden you're having heart palpitations over something that would be better … Continue reading Don’t focus on the fear
Effects of choosing kindness
You have the choice to treat people however you like and sometimes that will depend on how much you care. Small acts of kindness can allow you to escape your own mind for long enough to remember that we've all got stuff going on. Without knowing it, sometimes the kindness of strangers can be enough … Continue reading Effects of choosing kindness
In need of a push
Sometimes we put off the very thing that we know we need to do because we don't feel ready. We make excuses and say things like, I need more time, I'll do it when xyz or even I don't think it will go well. The list is endless. At times, the truth is you're not … Continue reading In need of a push
Lessons in solitude
In the company of one as in you, yourself and um you, there are many valuable lessons to learn. A significant one being Who am I? It's much easier to gain an understanding of yourself when you're not having to consider others. I think that the aspects of you in solitude should be the aspects … Continue reading Lessons in solitude
Setting goals and losing steam
It's now a full week after New Year's Day. How are you goals, resolutions or plans coming along? You might find that after 7 days you're still enthusiastic and motivated or you might have found that you've lost steam. If you resonate with the latter then it might be useful to ask yourself why? Why … Continue reading Setting goals and losing steam
Good and better
Or maybe it should be good vs better. Sometimes better is worse than good but we think that good is enough so we don't aim for better. The mindset of a Bare Minimum Betty often lies in the good zone. Because when your bare minimum is good enough why would you do any better. If … Continue reading Good and better
Someone to polish your glasses
On learning to see things more clearly. In situations where your perspective is hazy you might need someone to polish your glasses. Not in the literal sense but in the form of sharing words, interacting and connecting. When you're so used to your own way of thinking you might find that you've become rigid and … Continue reading Someone to polish your glasses
The Daily Gemm 