I had this idea that each time I write and click publish, it needed to be really good. In doing so i forgot that this blog is a writing practise and the point of practise isn't to be perfect every time but to put in the work little to by little to eventually get better … Continue reading Most popular blog post
Tag: improvement
Adding new features vs making things better
When changes get made to something it usually involves adding a new feature, improving an existing one or both. But sometimes the addition of something new isn't helpful, you'd be better off improving what's already there. Often adding something new is about innovation and creativity which doesn't always result in an improved experience for the … Continue reading Adding new features vs making things better
Do something that scares you
Halloween is the perfect time of year to be reminded to do something that scares you. It could be watching a psychological thriller that gives you heart palpitations and nightmares for a week. It could also be speaking up when you have something to say, saying no instead of yes or making an appointment with … Continue reading Do something that scares you
Setting boundaries badly
I think a big reason why we sometimes avoid setting boundaries is because we think don't know how to do it. However, it turns out the setting boundaries is like everything else, getting good takes practice. And so like Zig Ziglar said 'anything worth doing is worth doing poorly until you can learn to do … Continue reading Setting boundaries badly
How to be a better listener
Don't offer adviceDon't offer advice until the person asks for it. People often make the assumption that when someone is talking about an issue they want to be told what to do. However, many times a person just wants to express themselves and feel heard. Show that your engaged verballyMuttering a generic hmmm, every now … Continue reading How to be a better listener
Bad habits
There could be habits you have that you have carried with you thorough your life for so long that you aren't even aware the impact they have on your life. Perhaps, you assume that those habits are 'just the way you are' rather than them being something you could change. Sticking with what you know … Continue reading Bad habits
The people and the work
The idea that what you are doing might not be good enough can be difficult to accept. Especially when that might be the reason why people aren't supporting your work. It's much easier to hide behind the excuse that people just aren't supporting you because you're not popular but if it was *insert name of … Continue reading The people and the work
You need to do better
Think of something that you're currently working on and ask yourself with no judgement, can I do better? When you're not getting what you want out of life and things aren't quite going your way, it's easy to blame external things. But sometimes the reason things aren't working out is because you need to do … Continue reading You need to do better
Useless criticism
If you have something bad to say about something but have nothing to say when it comes to how it could be better. I think that it's a useless criticism. It's easy to be a critic or to complain about the way that something is but what's the point if you can't even offer a … Continue reading Useless criticism
Improving average
Would you rather do something average and deliver it on time or to a high standard and late? Many people get caught up in wanting everything to be perfect. It can get to the point where it's difficult to hand in the completed work because that means letting go. Now the work is in someone … Continue reading Improving average
The Daily Gemm 