This year I learnt lots of important lessons about speaking up. When we speak up we're being our authentic selves instead of hiding who we are. When we speak up we give people that care about us the opportunity to support us. When we speak up it's how we express that we value and care … Continue reading What happens when we speak up?
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Lessons in solitude
In the company of one as in you, yourself and um you, there are many valuable lessons to learn. It could be something as simple as seeing yourself as you are instead of through how you are in interactions with other people. You could learn that despite being agreeable and generally follow the lead of … Continue reading Lessons in solitude
You might need driving lessons
One of the biggest surprises I've had since starting work is the fact that I have to be a driver (drive your career, propel things forward in your desired direction), as in steer my own ship. In school you do what you're told and you can't really defer from what doesn't interest you in fact … Continue reading You might need driving lessons
Other peoples stuff
When you interact with someone that is in a bad mood or is angry you might find at the end of it that you feel bad too. That's what happens when you take on other peoples stuff. It might seem that when someone directs anger and frustration towards you that you have to take it … Continue reading Other peoples stuff
Knowing when to leave (a message for the festive season and beyond)
Merry Christmas. The festive season is an interesting time of year. You might have a wonderful time with loved ones having dinners, going to parties, going for drinks and catching up with those that are town to spend Christmas with their families. But you might also find yourself in places you don't want to be … Continue reading Knowing when to leave (a message for the festive season and beyond)
Going through it or getting over it
There's a story I've heard countless times as a kid called we're going on a bear hunt. The story follows a family going on a bear hunt and on their way they encounter grass, water and mud etc. All followed by the famous lines: We can't go under it We can't go over it Oh … Continue reading Going through it or getting over it
Lessons in friendship
Perhaps one of the most valuable lessons a friend has taught me is to not take life so seriously and to laugh more at the ebb and flow of life. Life is totally different when you're willing to be less rigid and laugh at your experiences. When you're hard on yourself for simply being a … Continue reading Lessons in friendship
Bezos, Amazon and temporary things
I read an article on Jeff Bezos about a month ago and there was part of it that really stuck with me. He basically said that the fall of Amazon was coming and that all he could do was delay it for as long as possible. I don't know what it was about his words … Continue reading Bezos, Amazon and temporary things
Molly my-way
I once new someone who's infamous line was 'But why?'. It made for a difficult relationship when you were questioned every time you said no. It would go something like can you (insert favour here)? I'd reply no, then be hit with but why, I'd say I don't want to and be hit with but … Continue reading Molly my-way
The Daily Gemm 