Every once in a while I am reminded of the power of taking a walk in nature. It is calming, refreshing, relaxing and simple. If you haven't done it for a while, I'd recommend it. You'll often find that some of the most helpful things are the cheapest, easiest and most accessible. But instead we … Continue reading Cheap, easy and accessible
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Talking when it’s easy
It's easy to talk about the weather, your favourite TV show, what you had for dinner and what you got up to at the weekend. But often when it comes to topics like mental health, fears and struggles suddenly talking becomes difficult. Part of why it's so difficult is because we don't do it enough. … Continue reading Talking when it’s easy
Easy conversations
It can be difficult to have conversations about things that feel uncomfortable. You might find it so difficult that you avoid it altogether and shut down whenever anyone tries to bring it up with you. That might seem like the best option because why would anyone choose to feel uncomfortable. However, when you avoid something … Continue reading Easy conversations
The difficult truth
Sometimes the hardest part is facing it. Once you accept it, you can make a plan for what do next. That for many is exciting. However, facing the difficult truth is the necessary first step. You do it by acknowledging and understanding the situation. In some cases it will involve admitting the role that you … Continue reading The difficult truth
Feeling difficult feelings
When you feel low or sad about something it can be difficult to know what t do with the feeling. After all you don't want to feel it, you'd much rather the sadness just left you alone. But the thing with difficult feelings and feelings in general is that they don't leave if you don't … Continue reading Feeling difficult feelings
Difficult conversations
A difficult conversation is a conversation worth having. It's hard speaking up when you don't know how to say things eloquently, you're worried about how people will react and feel like nobody will pay attention. But that doesn't mean you should say nothing. Maybe it means you should take a different approach, ensure you're talking … Continue reading Difficult conversations
The build up
It's easy to talk about things that are easy. But when it comes to comes to feelings, wants and needs, things often get a little more challenging. Often problems will arise, simply because you didn't speak up and let the other person know how you felt or what you needed. When you hold things in, … Continue reading The build up
Difficult to solve
Some things in life are difficult to solve. There are lots of factors to consider, plus you have to find something that works for people that don't think the same way. What works for one won't necessarily for everyone else. The great idea you had might not work. And that is not just my opinion … Continue reading Difficult to solve
The new normal
Right now things might feel strange, they certainly don't feel normal. When we experience difficult or challenging situations so often we end up craving the way things were. You might find yourself longing for the simple everyday things you used to do like working in an office building, travelling by train and seeing full shelves … Continue reading The new normal
A different approach
When you're trying to find a solution it can be easy to get stuck on one particular path. You want to believe that you can work things out so you trudge on hoping for the best. Maybe you tell yourself that if things aren't working out then you're not working hard enough. But sometimes the … Continue reading A different approach
The Daily Gemm 