It's been a long time coming. When you've needed something for a long time, it can end up being overwhelming when you finally get it. It's new, unfamiliar and strange. You might struggle to accept it and even turn it down. It's unknown and feels like a risk yet a part of you knows that … Continue reading When you finally get what you’ve needed
Tag: change
Lessons in solitude
In the company of one as in you, yourself and um you, there are many valuable lessons to learn. It could be something as simple as seeing yourself as you are instead of through how you are in interactions with other people. You could learn that despite being agreeable and generally follow the lead of … Continue reading Lessons in solitude
Something old, something new
I think one of the biggest reasons people have for going back to the office is face to face communication. There is this idea that instead of continuing to embrace and further develop what was created from having to work from home, we should regress back to the way things were. But I think there's … Continue reading Something old, something new
Adding new features vs making things better
When changes get made to something it usually involves adding a new feature, improving an existing one or both. But sometimes the addition of something new isn't helpful, you'd be better off improving what's already there. Often adding something new is about innovation and creativity which doesn't always result in an improved experience for the … Continue reading Adding new features vs making things better
From bad to worse
When your life isn't exactly what one would describe as good, you may find that you've developed a fear of things going from bad to worse. It is this fear that keeps you stuck, stagnant and stops you growing to potentially start living a life that is better than your current circumstances. From the outside … Continue reading From bad to worse
Do something that scares you
Halloween is the perfect time of year to be reminded to do something that scares you. It could be watching a psychological thriller that gives you heart palpitations and nightmares for a week. It could also be speaking up when you have something to say, saying no instead of yes or making an appointment with … Continue reading Do something that scares you
Do something you thought you’d never do
I think most people have a some idea of who they are, what they like and what they would and wouldn't do. Sometimes the idea we have of ourselves is flexible. We're open to the idea of changing even if that means being very different from who we were or who we thought we'd be. … Continue reading Do something you thought you’d never do
Solution oriented
Often in life when we're going through a difficult time or something unideal happens we end up feeling stuck. We think it's because our situation is just so awful and terrible. However, often we end up stuck because we aren't putting enough of our effort and energy into the solution. For example, lets say you … Continue reading Solution oriented
If you don’t think you’re good enough
If you don't think you're good enough that belief will have a major impact on how you experience life. You'll have a hard time identifying when you're being treated poorly because you have such low standards for yourself. This could be with a friend, romantic partner, family member, colleague or even a stranger. Perhaps someone … Continue reading If you don’t think you’re good enough
Keep exploring
There's something quite wonderful about being a beginner, starting something new with fresh eyes, optimism, excitement and curiosity. There are probably plenty of things that you've been doing for a long time to the point that they're a regular part of your daily, weekly or monthly routine. It could be old hobbies from childhood or … Continue reading Keep exploring
The Daily Gemm 