If you had £10million what would you do differently? We otfen think that money is the biggets barrier to us being able to achcive our dreams. However, that is rarely the case because where there is a will there is a way. The real barrier is a little more challenging to overcome. The real barrier … Continue reading Identifying barriers
Tag: fear
Yes or no questions
All decisions about whether or not you should do something come down to yes or no questions. Should I move to another city? Should I cut my hair short? Should I ask him out to dinner? The questions on their own are simple but when we add in context, feelings and fears we make it … Continue reading Yes or no questions
Waiting for a cue
Sometimes when there's something you want to say the easiest way to bring it up is to wait for a 'cue'. My dictionary defines a cue as 'An action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something'. In this case the thing to do is bring up a topic that is difficult … Continue reading Waiting for a cue
Worth a shot
It's one thing to have all these really good ideas but it's another thing to put yourself out there. Often the reason for holding back is fear that comes in the form of what ifs. What if I'm not good enough? What if nobody is interested? What if peopel make fun of me? What if … Continue reading Worth a shot
2 pieces of career advice
In a recent conversation where two people were giving career advice, I noticed a wide gap between their perspectives. The first person spoke about doing something you were interested in, gaining a qualification and working hard to be a specialist in your field. The second person just spoke about picking a career in a field … Continue reading 2 pieces of career advice
Overcoming a lack of confidence
So often we rely on being confident before we do something without knowing how we'll get there or how it will feel. But when it comes to overcoming a lack of confidence, it only takes a willingness to be outside of your comfort zone long enough to get more comfortable. One day you'll have the … Continue reading Overcoming a lack of confidence
Reasons to take space
Taking space is something we're often reluctant to do. It could be space from a person, a habit or even just social media. For me the purpose of space is to gain clarity. It's difficult to get that when you're in the situation which is why it is necessary to remove yourself. At first you … Continue reading Reasons to take space
Self-deception and the power of checking in
Sometimes we trick ourselves into accepting things that we don't want. We make excuses and convince ourselves that we're so totally content with our current circumstances. This happens for a variety of reasons but a major factor is our core beliefs. If you don't think there is something better out there for you then will … Continue reading Self-deception and the power of checking in
Don’t believe you’re missing out
You've probably had the experience of feeling totally fine but as soon as you see or hear about what other people are doing (or have done) suddenly you feel a sense of lack. It's like if you spend your Friday night at home watching a movie and painting your nails but the next week everyone … Continue reading Don’t believe you’re missing out
Welcoming normal
I think what many are craving is a sense of 'normal', the way things once were. If you're lucky, normal might have been just fine but it's worth acknowledging that that's not the case for everyone. Of course the easy thing to do would be nothing and just let things go back to what they … Continue reading Welcoming normal
The Daily Gemm 