When it comes to the exciting possibilities of life, how often do you allow yourself to experience them. Often we end up looking from afar and think about how great it would be if it happened to us. The truth is in many cases we're actually not ready for the good stuff to happen. It's … Continue reading Exciting possibilities
Tag: familiarity
The problem with looking back
I think it's fair to say that most people are enticed by new things. A new habit, a new opportunity even a new person. As much as we can fear the new there are many instances when it actually excites us. Yet, in many cases instead of going towards the new thing, we look back. … Continue reading The problem with looking back
Defending what you know
So often we cling to the familiarity of what we know. We cling so hard that we're unable to see any other option as viable. Even when what we know is no longer working, we resist change because that means we have to learn a new way of doing things and maybe change our perspective. … Continue reading Defending what you know
Taking a leap
Talking about how unhappy you are with where you're at is easy to do. Talking about the changes you want to happen in your life is also pretty easy. But when it comes to actually turning those thoughts into plans, things tend to get a little more challenging. First of all, there is the familiarity … Continue reading Taking a leap
Bored of familiarity
Often when a person finds themselves craving something new, it's because they're bored with where they're at. As much as familiarity can be comforting and pleasant, for many people they find themselves at a point where they want more. You find yourself wanting something different, not because what you're used to isn't working but because … Continue reading Bored of familiarity
Vulnerable creativity
A big part of creativity is being vulnerable. When the work you're producing is not at the level you're content with it may be because of one of 2 reasons. The first is that you're working in a medium that you're so used to that you need to dig deeper in order to produce something … Continue reading Vulnerable creativity
Saying yes to exploration
The idea of exploring is one I don't think is valued enough. I don't mean travelling and exploring new countries or cities, I mean exploring self. Being able to know your own limits whilst also being able to put yourself out there and experience new things. It's so easy to stay within the remit of … Continue reading Saying yes to exploration
Looking back from a place of lack
It's more than just comfort and familiarity but it's both of those things too. When you move on from something and you haven't reached the place you moved on to, it's totally normal to look back at what you left or let go of. And when you're in a place of limbo, perhaps feeling a … Continue reading Looking back from a place of lack
The waiting game
Not all games are worth playing, not unless you have to. If you could choose certainty over uncertainty, would you? Would you still choose certainty if it required courage and perhaps a little discomfort (which is totally normal when something is new). If the answer is no then that means that your fear overrides the … Continue reading The waiting game
Old favourites
We all have them. Cosy socks, worn out joggers and a stripy fleece (or maybe that's just me). I find that most people go back to old favourites be it an outfit combination, shoes, a book, movie, tv show, hairstyle, nail colour, a person or a place. We do it because as people we are … Continue reading Old favourites
The Daily Gemm 