For about a decade I've written almost daily and in the past 7 months I don't think a day has gone by that I haven't written. But I recently started to wonder if I should stop writing. Not altogether but to simply take a break. I'm not sure what the benefits would be but it … Continue reading Maybe writers should try painting
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Reasons to stop checking the stats
Focus on doing things that are helpful and try not to get distracted by the seemingly significant things that are also known as stuff. If 764 people read this post, I might come to the conclusion that I should write 'Reasons to...' posts more or that this length or writing style is the winning combo. … Continue reading Reasons to stop checking the stats
The importance of exploring
Who are you when you visit new places alone? Who are you when you deliver a presentation? Who are you when you're under pressure with a deadline looming? I think it's important to go out and explore these things as a way to explore yourself. Sometimes mediation helps, looking inwards is great but don't get … Continue reading The importance of exploring
Self-discovery
Don't spend so much time trying to figure yourself out and. Pondering and ruminating on where you fit in and the kind of person that you are. Give yourself some credit and remember that you aren't so simple that you fit into a neat box or that you're easy to label. You're complex and ever-evolving. … Continue reading Self-discovery
You might not be who you think you are
From a young age we start to develop an identity, a sense of self. This is influenced by a variety of factors such as family, friends, books, music, religion, TV and film. And so we go around living our lives with an identity of who we are. But it's often much more complex than that. … Continue reading You might not be who you think you are
Settlers and explorers
Some people choose to settle because they want a life of comfort, stability and familiarity. Or maybe it's that they've figured out what they want from life or what they want to pursue. Some people choose to explore because they have trust in the part of them that is curious to experience more in life … Continue reading Settlers and explorers
Aspects of self
Growing up in watched a lot of TV and became really interested in characters, how we define ourselves and labels. I think that is where my interest in people, the human experience and eventually social science came from. I grew up trying to figure out who I was and what labels fit me. I was … Continue reading Aspects of self
The Daily Gemm 