When you interact with someone that is in a bad mood or is angry you might find at the end of it that you feel bad too. That's what happens when you take on other peoples stuff. It might seem that when someone directs anger and frustration towards you that you have to take it … Continue reading Other peoples stuff
Tag: conversation
Unexpected but needed
I recently had an unexpected conversation that I didn't expect to have yet at the same time it was exactly what I needed. It can be difficult to let people know that you need a little bit of reassurance once in a while. However, sometimes maybe it's not even really reassurance but instead just to … Continue reading Unexpected but needed
Baseline Busy
I remember a time when I had one of those 'What did you get up to at the weekend?' conversation. I reeled of a few things but overall I felt like I hadn't gotten up to much. However, to my surprise the person I was in conversation with thought that my weekend was actually a busy … Continue reading Baseline Busy
One small thing could change it all
It's like a keystone habit but for moments. A keystone habit is a term created by Charles Duhigg that was featured in his book The Power of Habit, in Duhiggs words it is 'small changes or habits that people introduce into their routines that unintentionally carry over into other aspects of their lives'. But what … Continue reading One small thing could change it all
Making a breakthrough
I've said it once and I'll say it again, talking helps. When used correctly it's an excellent tool for self exploration where you can walk away from conversations and gain insight into aspects of yourself you hadn't yet uncovered. The beauty of it is that you don't have to even need talking about the thing. … Continue reading Making a breakthrough
Difficult but necessary
For some people there are certain conversations they'd rather not have. It's the difficult ones that we avoid where we have to be vulnerable. And maybe you get that swirly feeling in your stomach that you take as a sign not to go through those conversations. But when you avoid them all that stuff just … Continue reading Difficult but necessary
Accidental networking
When you think of networking what comes to mind? For me it used to be fancy people in fancy clothing making conversation with the right people. Everyone would act important even if they didn't believe it and being the person that everyone wanted to talk to was a signal to the rest of the room … Continue reading Accidental networking
Thank you for trying
What do you say when someone totally surprises you with their words and actions? When they are generous and kind in ways that they don't need to be, when they go above and beyond what they're required to do. I almost overlooked that it would have taken this person effort and care to handle the … Continue reading Thank you for trying
You might as well say it
Have you ever wanted to say something but not known how to put it into words so you ended up saying nothing. Well I’m learning that in some cases you might as well say it because the alternative is harbouring frustration over words unspoken and that is something that never feels good. It’s not about … Continue reading You might as well say it
Man on the train
Something insignificant yet so significant is a conversation between strangers on the train. It's mood changing, not from happy to sad or vice versa. But it adds something to your day when you can casually chat to someone you don't know and will perhaps never see again. It's a mutual thing too because despite having … Continue reading Man on the train
The Daily Gemm 