...as you would have them do unto you. The idea of treating people as you'd want to be treated is all good and well in theory. But when it comes down to the crunch, is it what you practice in your day to day life. When people talk about this topic of how we should … Continue reading Do unto others…
Tag: expectations
Disappointing yourself
When you hold yourself to certain expectations it's likely you'll end up disappointed if you can't meet them. That tends to happen when you put too much pressure on yourself. Furthermore, how you feel toward yourself will override how anyone else may feel about you falling short. You could be told that 'it's alright, you … Continue reading Disappointing yourself
Different is good
A person might look at your life and tell you that things should be different. That you should have pursued a different sort of career, that you should have more friends, that your relationships with certain people in your life should look a certain way. That might be because they they think you'd be better … Continue reading Different is good
The way that things should be
We often go around with this idea in our heads of the way that things should be, in some ways it's a good thing. When you know what you want you're much less likely to let life pass you by. On the other hand when you're so fixated on the way that things should be … Continue reading The way that things should be
Disappointment and desires
Expectations can be an interesting thing. They often span from our desires and wants or even our imagination. But they will also leave you disappointed. As much as it can be good to hold people to a standard, it's also important to ensure that you aren't creating this whole other person in your mind of … Continue reading Disappointment and desires
Little wins
As much as it's great to archeive something big, some days it just doesn't happen. Some days are slower, you feel a little lost or perhaps you're not sure where to begin. At the end of it you might feel like your day has been wasted or that you should have done more. You might … Continue reading Little wins
Two types of perfectionists
When you think of a perfectionist, what comes to mind? Almost every time it's the type A personality who is incredibly organised and competitive. The sort of person who is particular and also explicit about wanting to get things right. But there is a different kind of perfectionist too. The second is the sort of … Continue reading Two types of perfectionists
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
Back to the drawing board
The plans you made a year ago, 6 months ago or even a few weeks ago may now be obsolete. You can time planning far in advance but when it comes to putting those plans into action, you never really know how things will go until you see the results. Sometimes the results are as … Continue reading Back to the drawing board
Daydream and do
Do you ever spend time daydreaming about the life you want. The things you'll do, places you'll go, where you'll live and how you'll earn a living? What do you do once the daydream is over? It's so easy to think that the life you daydream about is far from reach but in reality a … Continue reading Daydream and do
The Daily Gemm 