Through challenging times it's always helpful to find ways of boosting morale. A common way of doing this is through bringing people together. Very little compares to the feeling of people being united for a common cause. When that cause is gratitude, it really can help people feel connected to each other. Right now a … Continue reading Boosting morale and feeling connected
Tag: life
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
Boredom and avoidance
If you think you're bored you might find that there's actually something you're avoiding. So often we find ourselves feeling like we have nothing to do, when in reality we're just putting off what needs to be done. When you don't want to do something, it feels easier to avoid it in favour of something … Continue reading Boredom and avoidance
The dreamers curse
As a disclaimer I'd like to say that I've avoided writing this post because I don't believe it's healthy or helpful to identify with being cursed. However, the title does have a nice ring to it so I couldn't resist. The dreamers curse is simply only having the ability to fulfill one half of the … Continue reading The dreamers curse
A reason to say no
Sometimes you might find yourself saying yes to much more than you can handle. It's often for one of 2 reasons. The first reason is because you want to push yourself, test your limits and see what you're capable of. The other reason is for other people, you want to help and be seen as … Continue reading A reason to say no
Checking in with your 2020 new years resolutions
We are currently in the period where your new years resolutions may have fallen away and you're now back to your normal (pre new years resolution) self. It's a common thing, it happens to everyone at some point, I'm certain. It can get frustrating to feel like the person you thought you'd become this year … Continue reading Checking in with your 2020 new years resolutions
The aftermath
After doing anything that took courage or experiencing something that caused some discomfort, you're likely to have to deal with the aftermath. It could be how you feel about yourself or how you feel about others. Maybe you decided to break the ice and have a conversation you've been putting off for months. If that's … Continue reading The aftermath
You might not get tomorrow
If you've got something to say, then say it. And if there's something you want to do, you may as well do it. You only have to look at the current events whether on social media or on the TV to be reminded that sometimes you won't get the chance to do the thing you've … Continue reading You might not get tomorrow
A new version of you
It's not always easy to show people that you've changed. Especially when on the outside you look exactly the same. For example, how do you show someone that you've developed new neurological pathways? For the most part when you change, you do it for you. Although on the other side of it you might feel … Continue reading A new version of you
Consumption and influence
You might be under the impression that the media you consume has no influence over you. But one day you might find yourself saying, doing or buying something that doesn't quite feel like you. For example, on a podcast a woman spoke about how she noticed that when watching a particular reality tv show she … Continue reading Consumption and influence
The Daily Gemm 