This is one of the easiest ways to feel better about life. Instead of gazing into the abyss of nothingness wondering what the future will hold, you can set yourself up with something to look forward to. It could be a catch up with a friend in a few days time or a holiday a … Continue reading Something to look forward to
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Making a change vs Doing nothing
When making a difficult decision a good place to start is weighing up the pros and cons. Take some time and really think about it. Let's say for example you were deciding whether or not move to a new city. The pros might be things like getting a fresh start, more opportunities and challenging yourself. … Continue reading Making a change vs Doing nothing
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
Understanding complex issues
When you discuss a complex issue with someone who has little to no knowledge of the issue, you're unlikely to get the desired outcome. More often than not you'll end up frustrated and they'll end up defensive. It takes time to learn and understand complex issues but it also takes some unlearning. When a person … Continue reading Understanding complex issues
Starting over
So often we are afraid to start over. Maybe starting over feels like a setback, it feels easier to just keep going, you haven't seen it done before or maybe it just feels too risky. Those are valid reasons to stay where you are. But if you don't take a leap, you end up missing … Continue reading Starting over
Missed opportunities
When you take the time to look back on your life, do you think there is anything you missed out on? The job you turned down, the work you were too afraid to put yourself forward for, the project you never launched... There are so many things that we all could have done with our … Continue reading Missed opportunities
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
Uncharted territory
It's easy to stick with what you know especially when it works. But sometimes it's good to try something new, explore uncharted territory. Not just because what you're used to isn't working but because there's is so much out there. Trying new things help broaden your perspective. Plus, how can you talk about how great … Continue reading Uncharted territory
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
Gratitude through challenging times
I start each day with a gratitude practice of listing 10 things I am grateful for. Things are changing quickly and becoming quite difficult in some ways. It can be difficult to keep up with gratitude through challenging times. You might find yourself wondering what exactly there is to be grateful for in a time … Continue reading Gratitude through challenging times
The Daily Gemm 