No matter how much you plan and prepare you always encounter unexpected situations. In the moment it can be easy to end up feeling overwhelmed after all this is not what you wanted, it's not what you planned for. And so you have two choices. The first is to get caught up in the unexpected … Continue reading Dealing with the unexpected
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Do unto others…
...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…
Internalising boundaries
You can learn a lot from someone by simply observing them. I recently noticed in a particular relationship that the other person had very clear boundaries. It wasn't anything that had been explicitly stated but through this persons actions it was very clear what they were and were not open to. Sometimes a persons boundaries … Continue reading Internalising boundaries
The difficult truth
Sometimes the hardest part is facing it. Once you accept it, you can make a plan for what do next. That for many is exciting. However, facing the difficult truth is the necessary first step. You do it by acknowledging and understanding the situation. In some cases it will involve admitting the role that you … Continue reading The difficult truth
When it happens again
If you find yourself experiencing a difficult situation, similar to something you have faced in your past you have the opportunity to handle it differently and with new knowledge and experience. Don't just caught up in the thought of 'why is this happening to me again?'. Instead thing about what you can do to get … Continue reading When it happens again
Feels like freedom..
What does freedom feel like to you? More specifically what sort of life does it consist of? Perhaps it's less work and more time for creative pursuits. Maybe spending time less time with people that judge and criticise you. It could be feeling like you have options and not feeling obligated to do certain things. … Continue reading Feels like freedom..
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
The right people
A message I'm always keen to get across is that as much as it's important to open up, what matters even more is that you do it with the right people. For some that may be obvious but others might find themselves wondering who qualifies as 'right'. It really depends on the individual. However, there … Continue reading The right people
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
How to change your life
It's really easy to say, 'That's just how I am'. Some people even use that as a way to justify continually being unkind to others or even themselves. But the beauty of life is that we have the opportunity to change and overcome. I recently wrote about not feeling good enough, something I struggled with … Continue reading How to change your life
The Daily Gemm 