When your life isn't quite going how you anticipated. You might have the thought to start over. Often this takes a while to actually begin. Starting over goes from being something scary that you choose to avoid (because you'd rather be unhappy with what you know than risk things being any worse if you try … Continue reading The mindset for starting over
Tag: choice
The ‘wrong choice’ could be the best choice
When it comes to making decisions you might find yourself paralysed, stagnant and making no progress in life because you're scared of making the wrong choice. Weeks, months or even years can go by and when you look back on your life you'll find that very little has changed. It could be about work, friends, … Continue reading The ‘wrong choice’ could be the best choice
The rise and fall of Clubhouse
Over the past few months I've written various posts about Clubhouse. I wrote about how it had had grown but also my thoughts on the future. Over the past month or so it seems that Clubhouse has fallen. I believe it to be because the app came out whilst many of us were in lockdown. … Continue reading The rise and fall of Clubhouse
Optional commitment
In a recent conversation, I spoke about this blog and how I share something everyday. I explained that I don't allow 'feeling like I have nothing good to write' to hold me back from posting. For many people, the idea of making a commitment to do something that you don't have to do every single … Continue reading Optional commitment
The easiest way to boost your mood
Sometimes the easiest way to boost your mood, shift your perspective brighten your day is to make a conscious choice. Wake up in the morning and decide that today will be a good day. Decide that you won't allow the little things to knock your mood. Perhaps it is easier said than done but it's … Continue reading The easiest way to boost your mood
The problem with limbo
I think it could be said that there are 2 types of limbo. The first is where you're caught between 2 options and do nothing. Instead of taking action and making a choice, you end up freezing instead. In this case it may result in life forcing your hand and you end up having to … Continue reading The problem with limbo
Focus on the good bits
It’s probably true that in almost any situation there is something negative, difficult, disheartening or unfortunate that you could focus on. And focusing on those things will rarely make you feel good so why not instead just focus on the good bits. Focus on the bits that bring you joy, make you happy and make … Continue reading Focus on the good bits
The pros and cons of a pros and cons list
Writing a pros and cons list can have many benefits but it's not suitable for everything. Pros Organise your thoughts Gain clarity Assist with decision making Cons Delay you from taking action Doesn't consider importance/significance of each factor Can end up making decisions more difficult
A new routine
An easy way to simplify your life and get into the habit of doing things you care about is to create routines. It could be a morning, evening or exercise routine. Lets take the morning, start by thinking about what the best way to start your day would be. In-fact make a list. Maybe you … Continue reading A new routine
Just be happy
You convince yourself that you have to work hard, overcome struggle and become something else in order to 'make it'. Then once you make it you'll be happy. Perhaps it would be considered childish or silly but what if you could just enjoy life, right now. Is it possible that you can be joyful without … Continue reading Just be happy
The Daily Gemm 