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
Tag: life
The benefits of regular reflection
I think regular reflection is necessary. Take a little while to reflect on your life and think about what you have that you don't need. It could be a physical possession but take the time to think a little deeper and find if their is any beliefs you hold that you don't need in your … Continue reading The benefits of regular reflection
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
Not being good enough
I used to be the kind of person that would internalise everything. For example, if I didn't get the job I applied for it was because I wasn't good enough and not that they had 7 excellent candidates and only one role to fill so not everyone could be a winner. I could give countless … Continue reading Not being good enough
Be kind
One of the easiest things you can do is to be kind. It can come in many forms but I think it is often the smallest things that have the most impact. It can be easy to think that you need to go above and beyond and make some kind of grand gesture but that's … Continue reading Be kind
Knowing when to break the rules
There's a well known phrase that says 'Rules were made to be broken'. In many cases I don't agree, rules are put in place to create boundaries, keep us safe and so on. But in some cases rules can cause us more harm than good, disadvantage the minority and are for the benefit of things … Continue reading Knowing when to break the rules
Rest, reset and refresh
If you go through a period of stress or anxiety, something that can work wonders is taking a break. It might seem counter productive and you might feel like the better thing to do is pull yourself deeper into what ever has gotten you off balance. But further exposing yourself to thing that isn't making … Continue reading Rest, reset and refresh
The worst possible thing
What do you do when the worst possible thing happens. And by worst possible thing I mean something unanticipated, something that you didn't plan for that throws you off course. The common and perhaps most easiest way to react is panic. Like a sort of 'Oh my goodness, what I am I gonna do, everything … Continue reading The worst possible thing
What do you want to be known for?
When Seth Godin answered this question he said ' I would like to be known by what the people who have learned from me have taught other people'. I think this was said on an episode of Tim Bilyeus' podcast, Impact Theory. If you're somebody that creates or puts stuff out there, I think it's … Continue reading What do you want to be known for?
With unlimited confidence…
That was the prompt in a self-help book I read around 6 or 7 years ago. It was followed by questions like: How would you behave?How would your relationships change?What would it allow you to do? I think it's a helpful set of words to get you thinking about how you might be limiting yourself. … Continue reading With unlimited confidence…
The Daily Gemm 