Everybody daydreams whether it's a few seconds or dedicated moments in your week. Sometimes we daydream about everyday thing then other times our minds wander to things far out of reach. It could be something like winning an award, moving to a new city or even meeting the love of your life. But what do … Continue reading When daydreams come true
Tag: mind
Understanding complex issues
When you discuss a complex issue with someone who has little to no knowledge of the issue, you're unlikely to get the desired outcome. More often than not you'll end up frustrated and they'll end up defensive. It takes time to learn and understand complex issues but it also takes some unlearning. When a person … Continue reading Understanding complex issues
Looking back
When you experience a mood change from sad to happy it's easy to find yourself looking back. Perhaps you do so because you remember what it was like to feel sad and you remember that you didn't think it would pass. But now all of a sudden here you are with a smile on your … Continue reading Looking back
Making a choice
Right now whilst having to stay inside you might find yourself wondering what the best thing is to do with your time. There's too much time to lounge around watching movies and shows but at the same time when was the last time you had this much free time, do you really want to spend … Continue reading Making a choice
Bored of familiarity
Often when a person finds themselves craving something new, it's because they're bored with where they're at. As much as familiarity can be comforting and pleasant, for many people they find themselves at a point where they want more. You find yourself wanting something different, not because what you're used to isn't working but because … Continue reading Bored of familiarity
Effects of choosing kindness
You have the choice to treat people however you like and sometimes that will depend on how much you care. Small acts of kindness can allow you to escape your own mind for long enough to remember that we've all got stuff going on. Without knowing it, sometimes the kindness of strangers can be enough … Continue reading Effects of choosing kindness
Someone to polish your glasses
On learning to see things more clearly. In situations where your perspective is hazy you might need someone to polish your glasses. Not in the literal sense but in the form of sharing words, interacting and connecting. When you're so used to your own way of thinking you might find that you've become rigid and … Continue reading Someone to polish your glasses
Why I don’t beat myself up for forgetting to post
If you're an avid reader of this site you may notice that I actually haven't posted every single day. You may also notice that the day after I don't post, I post twice. I could just backdate a post to the previous day and pretend that I didn't forget but I did forget and I'm … Continue reading Why I don’t beat myself up for forgetting to post
Making a breakthrough
I've said it once and I'll say it again, talking helps. When used correctly it's an excellent tool for self exploration where you can walk away from conversations and gain insight into aspects of yourself you hadn't yet uncovered. The beauty of it is that you don't have to even need talking about the thing. … Continue reading Making a breakthrough
Pivotal moments
How one small act can change it all One of my oldest beliefs is that pivotal moments exist. We don't always recognise them in the moment but on reflection we can see that the small thing that we said or did changed the trajectory or has greatly impacted who we are today. I experienced a … Continue reading Pivotal moments
The Daily Gemm 