When ending one thing and starting another, how do you want it to feel? On one hand the comparison between then and now might feel unhelpful. But on the other hand, the comparison allows you to view things clearly. Instead of just moving onto the next thing, it helps to reflect on how similar it … Continue reading Open to something progressive
Tag: change
Willing to change
Often one of the things that stops us making necessary changes in our lives is this idea that we might prefer the way things were. We forget that many changes aren't permenant. If you cut your hair, it'll grow back or you can get a wig. If you leave your industry to try something new … Continue reading Willing to change
Why I’ve decided not to quit
I've previously written a post titled Short term creative projects. It was about things not needing to last, about having temporary projects and producing work in seasons. Those thoughts came from me wanting to make changes with how I choose to create moving forward. I've always struggled to keep a long-term vision. I find myself … Continue reading Why I’ve decided not to quit
Changing my routine
Around 7 years ago I read The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and I loved it. It was during a period of deep learning after I became committed to understanding more about myself. A key point in the book was the concept of the habit loop. It was the idea that habits are made … Continue reading Changing my routine
An alternative you
Who could you be if you put down all the fears and external expectations? What would this alternative you look like? Maybe you think you'd be pretty much the same and maybe you'd be a totally different person? Would you dress the same?What career would you pursue?What would you spend your money on?What would you … Continue reading An alternative you
Exploring something new and avoiding regression
Sometimes when things change we spend time hoping and wishing for the the way things once were. But then when things return to the old way, it doesn't quite feel the way we thought it would. That's because you've changed and become accustomed to the new way and now the old way no longer fits. … Continue reading Exploring something new and avoiding regression
Saying no to what you don’t want
For some of us saying no is a difficult lesson. Perhaps, to ease yourself into it you start with giving out maybe's because they feel softer than no. However, the problem with maybe is that it isn't very clear and it can still end up becoming a yes. One of my teachers Maryam Hasnaa once … Continue reading Saying no to what you don’t want
Why things might not be working out
Sometimes when we try something and it doesn't work out, we belive that we need to try harder. But sometimes things aren't working out because they aren't for us. And the lack of progress is a sign to let it go and do something else. However, when you're focused on everyone else who things have … Continue reading Why things might not be working out
You might already have what you’re seeking
Last year I published a blog post titled 'In search of community'. Over a year has passed so i thought I'd share a little update. This year I realised that I'm already part of a couple of communities, I just hadn't been making enough time and space to show up and connect with the other … Continue reading You might already have what you’re seeking
Open to new ideas
We often make grand plans for the kinds of life we want to live. Then we carry them with us and work towards them. These plans influence who we connect with, what we do in our spare time, how we spend our money and maybe even how we present ourselves to the world. But, sometimes … Continue reading Open to new ideas
The Daily Gemm 