When you think of work, what sort of works come to mind? Is it fun, exciting, thought provoking, challenging and interesting... or is it more along the lines of boring, difficult, repetitive and time consuming? Work often comes with a negative connotation that has nothing to do with the actual work. The truth is work … Continue reading Engrossed in the work
Tag: inspiration
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
The best work
Right now might be the right time to start exercising your creative muscles. Write, paint, draw, photograph, film, style etc Make time for the thing that you're interested in whatever it may be. Use the time you have to practice and experiment, try something that will challenge you. When you're just starting out creatively you'll … Continue reading The best work
Restructuring your work day
Yesterday, I wrote about replicating work life at home. But, it's also worth considering how you work best. Take advantage of the time you have to experiment with how you structure your day. Maybe you'll find that: You prefer to start at 7am instead of 9am You're more productive in the evening than the morning … Continue reading Restructuring your work day
Making space for what works
Things that take a small amount of effort in the short term can end up providing great results long term. And in the moment when we make the choice to give more, it can be easy to question whether or not it's worth it. Things like: Ironing your clothes for the week ahead Making your … Continue reading Making space for what works
Wanting to be included
Sometimes we want to be included because we want to join in and be apart of it. Other times we want to be included for the sake of being included. We want to know that we're being thought of, that someone wants us to be involved and maybe a small part of it is the … Continue reading Wanting to be included
Figuring it out as you go
So often we think that we have to have everything worked out. We convince ourselves that an idea is not enough that we have to have everything mapped out from A to Z and all the steps in between. But life will never go exactly as you plan, no matter how hard you try to … Continue reading Figuring it out as you go
The lazy dreamer
Dreamers have high aspirations but the gap between where they are and where they want to be is vast. Dreamers aren't always good at bridging the gap because of the qualities they hold. They're ideas people but when it comes to getting things done they often fall short. Think about what it's like to dream. … Continue reading The lazy dreamer
Go with the flow
It's hard to balance tense and triggered aspects of self with the softer more malleable bits. My anxiety makes me tense and rigid but it also deeply influences the way I write. But my softer more malleable side deeply influences my writing too. It is often through writing that my anxieties subside and I am … Continue reading Go with the flow
The collectors dilemma
Currently making plans for how I can expand this site in order to make use of quotes and notes that I've collected over the years. I've read quite a few books from which I've made notes and jotted down quotes. I'm at a point where I have a collection of things that I don't really … Continue reading The collectors dilemma
The Daily Gemm 