Thoughts on how we sometimes make ourselves feel worse. In a recent moment I found myself choosing to do something that wasn't making me feel good. Now the details aren't important but the lesson I learnt in the moment is. Imagine you're doing something and you it doesn't feel good. On one hand you can … Continue reading Negative indulgence
Tag: life
Who’s it for?
The answer might surprise you, or not. By 'it' I mean this blog, the words, my writing. I used to think that it was for you, that I was doing this because I had some great message to share with you and that it would hopefully inspire you in some way (or something along those … Continue reading Who’s it for?
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
Sonder, struggles and stuff
We're all just doing our best which is something that we often forget and it might be the reason why we're often so quick to judge others. We so easily get caught up in our own world, our own challenges, experiences and struggles that we don't consider everyone else is going through things too. You … Continue reading Sonder, struggles and stuff
3 kinds of people in the workplace
Person A Someone who is confident, asks questions, isn't afraid to rock the boat when necessary, puts themselves forward, goes above and beyond, voices their opinions and is keen to learn new things. Person B Someone who does what they're told and is content ploughing along. They might want to do more but they're unlikely … Continue reading 3 kinds of people in the workplace
Knowing when to take a break
Sometimes bounce-back and sometimes give yourself time. I dedicated a whole post to bouncebackability. It's an important part of life and I believe that having the resilience to not let every little thing in life knock you about is useful. But on the flip-side sometimes you just need a break. You need to eat good … Continue reading Knowing when to take a break
The art of the gift
Currently reading linchpin by Seth Godin and learning a whole lot. I've been thinking a lot about the art of gift giving lately. Not in terms of a birthday or Christmas gifts but in daily life. The small or grand acts of generosity like saying good morning with a genuine smile or offering to help … Continue reading The art of the gift
Embracing the worst case scenario
Because if you make peace with the worst possible outcome, it can only go up from there. If you're afraid to do something because of how it will turn out you're probably not going to do it. But by figuring out what exactly you're afraid of it might help you overcome it. That's because once … Continue reading Embracing the worst case scenario
The beginning of the end
With 2019 on its way out, now is the perfect time to start tying up loose ends. October marks the beginning of the last quarter and I think the next few months are going to be pretty important. Now is a great time to do things you've been putting off, resolve any issues and have … Continue reading The beginning of the end
To envy and to aspire
People often complain about their life circumstances and how if only they weren't working class, their parents were born in the western world, they grew up in a better area etc. In some ways they envy the opportunities that more 'privileged' people have had in life. They may think it's not fair that others have … Continue reading To envy and to aspire
The Daily Gemm 