Towards the end of 2024, I removed Instagram from my phone. In the last week of January 2025, I downloaded it again and logged in. Less than a week later I logged out and now I no longer have Instagram on my phone. I've come to realise that Instagram is much more enjoyable when I … Continue reading I don’t want Instagram (on my phone) anymore
Tag: habit
Not quite like riding a bike
Daily blogging gets easier the more you do it. But once you take a break it's hard to get back into. The writing part is easy but it's not so easy to write something that feels valuable or useful. It requires you to think and be thoughtful and considerate of the reader. Even if it's … Continue reading Not quite like riding a bike
Changing my routine
Around 7 years ago I read The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg and I loved it. It was during a period of deep learning after I became committed to understanding more about myself. A key point in the book was the concept of the habit loop. It was the idea that habits are made … Continue reading Changing my routine
A mindful offload
If you're someone that likes to vent and offload I think it's important to be mindful. Think about things such as: How many times have I vented to this person about the same issue? Has anything changed or am I just repeating the same thing over and over again? Do I want help solving this … Continue reading A mindful offload
Overwhelmed
People that have have a habit of taking on more than they can manage rarely make the effort to try and ease their load. Instead they accept the period of stress as though there is no other choice. In fact they've come to rely on the stress and looming deadlines to spur them on and … Continue reading Overwhelmed
Hard to break
I think one of the main reasons that old habits are hard to break is because we're used to them. When you've been doing something for a long time whether it's beneficial to your life or not, it can be difficult to just let it go. Even if you know it's not good for you, … Continue reading Hard to break
Don’t wait for magic
When people procrastinate they often tell themselves they are waiting until they are ready or waiting for a feeling that will push them to begin. But the truth is you just have to start. Instead of waiting for some kind of magic to turn you into someone that gets things done straight away, make it … Continue reading Don’t wait for magic
Chocolate cake for breakfast
Chocolate cake for breakfast is a great idea in the moment. It's sweet, chocolatey and tastes great. But if you're working towards becoming someone that is healthier and eats more nourishing food then you might not want to make a habit of it. It'd be like saying you want to stay dry then going outside … Continue reading Chocolate cake for breakfast
Breaks and streaks
Taking breaks will always be necessary. However, when you commit to doing something every single day, suddenly taking a break becomes a little more difficult. As much as you can try and make up for it the day before or the day after, it's not quite the same as maintaining consistency. Once you've stuck with … Continue reading Breaks and streaks
The best thing I’ve ever written
When you're sharing your words online everyday there is very little pressure for what you post to be the best thing you've ever written. If todays words aren't particularly good, I know that I can always write something better tomorrow or the day after. Sometimes what I consider to be my some of my best … Continue reading The best thing I’ve ever written
The Daily Gemm 