Don't offer adviceDon't offer advice until the person asks for it. People often make the assumption that when someone is talking about an issue they want to be told what to do. However, many times a person just wants to express themselves and feel heard. Show that your engaged verballyMuttering a generic hmmm, every now … Continue reading How to be a better listener
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How it started
In September 2019, I made a list of 12 things I needed to do before I was ready to launch my daily blog. Some of them were things I had to do like pick a name and decided whether to have the option of likes and comments. Others were things to think about, like deciding … Continue reading How it started
The pros and cons of a pros and cons list
Writing a pros and cons list can have many benefits but it's not suitable for everything. Pros Organise your thoughts Gain clarity Assist with decision making Cons Delay you from taking action Doesn't consider importance/significance of each factor Can end up making decisions more difficult
The pros and cons of an Instagram portfolio
Some thoughts I had whilst thinking about where to share my photos in the future. I'm not a photographer but over the past couple of years my interest in prop styling/ product photography has grown and I really enjoy taking photos. I've thought about creating a portfolio website to share my work but then I … Continue reading The pros and cons of an Instagram portfolio
The future of Clubhouse
I thought it would be fun to think about what Clubhouse will look like in the future. These are simply ideas rather than what I think should or shouldn't happen. This post has been in the drafts for a few months and so some of these ideas may have already been implemented or been announced … Continue reading The future of Clubhouse
Making time for good habits
I think most people have a list of at least a few things that they can do to improve their days. Some examples could be exercise, being out in nature, mediation, yoga, drinking water, herbal tea, solo dance party, listening to music, journaling or going for a walk. None of those things necessarily take a … Continue reading Making time for good habits
Short-term pros
When making a decision you might find yourself making a pros and cons list. The choice you make in the end is likely to be based on whether the cons make the benefits worth it. But sometimes we focus too much on the short-term. Making a particular decision might be great right now, great in … Continue reading Short-term pros
11 Ways to make your work more visible and find your audience
They're out there maybe you just haven't found them yet. When putting your work out there it is important to put it in the line of the people you're creating for. If they right people never see it, how will they find it? These days it can be easy to fall into thinking that simply … Continue reading 11 Ways to make your work more visible and find your audience
7 Reasons to quit daily blogging
I've been daily blogging on this site for 22 months now, almost 2 years. It's something that I enjoy doing and I love that I've created a space to share my thoughts on various aspects of life and my experiences. However, I've recently started thinking about what changes I could make to this site and … Continue reading 7 Reasons to quit daily blogging
5 Quotes from Zig Ziglar
I first came across Zig Ziglar after hearing Seth Godin mention him. I later listened to one of his talks on YouTube titled 'This is your brain and here's how it works'. It was a few years ago but I jotted down a some quotes that I thought were worth sharing: Positive thinking won't let … Continue reading 5 Quotes from Zig Ziglar
The Daily Gemm 