For a large group of people they've spent most at least 4 months of the year working from home. They've had to adjust and adapt to a new environment whilst still maintaining the same work output that would be delivered in the office. Despite the difficulties I think everyone gains something working from home. For … Continue reading What do you gain when working from home?
Tag: control
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
Something to look forward to
This is one of the easiest ways to feel better about life. Instead of gazing into the abyss of nothingness wondering what the future will hold, you can set yourself up with something to look forward to. It could be a catch up with a friend in a few days time or a holiday a … Continue reading Something to look forward to
Figuring it out as you go
So often we think that we have to have everything worked out. We convince ourselves that an idea is not enough that we have to have everything mapped out from A to Z and all the steps in between. But life will never go exactly as you plan, no matter how hard you try to … Continue reading Figuring it out as you go
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
Small-scale spontaneity
So often we run from spontaneity because it doesn't allow us to have as much control as we'd like. We tell ourselves that it's the wrong decision or that we need to give it more thought or maybe just say no instead of yes. But the beauty of spontaneity is that it opens us up … Continue reading Small-scale spontaneity
The Monthly Manifesto
For the last few months of 2019 I've been creating a manifesto for each month that I read every morning. It's sort of like a list of affirmations around a specific theme like opening up more, speaking my truth or letting go. I don't remember what sparked this idea but it's something that I'd recommend. … Continue reading The Monthly Manifesto
Why it’s so hard to be yourself
It's easier said than done. We grow up having people tell us to be more or less of ourselves. And for many at a young age you follow the words of those older than you. That's fine when it comes to things like eating a balanced diet, doing your homework and being kind to people. … Continue reading Why it’s so hard to be yourself
The blame game
You don't have to play, you can always opt out. I used to be the sort of person who would blame other people for the misfortunes of my life. Not in an explicit way but I felt that I needed certain people in my life to change in order for me to feel better in … Continue reading The blame game
What you say vs How you feel
We often say things that don't align with how we feel. Sometimes it's because we don't feel in control or we're scared to be assertive. Other times we're not even aware that we don't really feel what we are saying but the proof is in what we do. It's like if someone says they want … Continue reading What you say vs How you feel
The Daily Gemm 