That thing that you're not interested in, that you don't think is for you, it might be one day. It takes time for the mind to open up to things, especially when they're different or new. This could apply to the music you listen to, shows you watch or even the food that you eat. … Continue reading With an open mind
Tag: opinion
It might be easy but it’s not helping
Right now is a difficult time for a lot of people. One of the easiest things you can do is read every article, keep up with live news updates online or on TV, scroll social media and panic. But the chances are those things aren't actually helping. Knowing the ever'changing stats of cases in countries … Continue reading It might be easy but it’s not helping
The third option
It's easy to fall into thinking that you only have 2 options. Do nothing or do what everyone else is doing. Sometimes that works out okay but other times you need a third option. That third option is to carve you're own path and do what feels best for you. And sure that might draw … Continue reading The third option
Comments worth commenting on
When it comes to race related comments, what's worth commenting on? Is it worth the energy it takes to call someone out and explain to them why what they said is slightly (or maybe even highly) concerning? If it goes well it would probably be worth it but if the other person is adamant that … Continue reading Comments worth commenting on
Lessons in solitude
In the company of one as in you, yourself and um you, there are many valuable lessons to learn. A significant one being Who am I? It's much easier to gain an understanding of yourself when you're not having to consider others. I think that the aspects of you in solitude should be the aspects … Continue reading Lessons in solitude
Politics, voting and uncomfortable conversations
If you live outside of the UK and keep up with global politics then you'll know that on the 12th December there is a UK general election. Although there are various parties running, it's really just a choice between Labour and Conservatives. From the perspective of someone who isn't particularly political, Labour is for 'the … Continue reading Politics, voting and uncomfortable conversations
Things worth passing on
Like books, podcasts, talks etc If someone asks for a recommendation when your interests aren't mainstream, it's easy to hold back. It's easy to be reluctant to share that local band who are heavily influenced by 80s synth pop. You might skip over that book you read a while back by a neurologist purely out … Continue reading Things worth passing on
Scary but worth it
Don't apply this to horror movies. It can be difficult to get past the thing that scares you. The longer you put it off the more your reasons not to do it grow. You come up with excuses like: I won't be good at it. People will laugh. Someone else would be better suited. I'll … Continue reading Scary but worth it
Criticism and feedback
Which one is worth more? Often feedback is something you ask for whereas criticism is something you get given. And so there is the idea that criticism is always negative and feedback is useful which in some ways I think is true. I think that both are worth something if they're specific and can be … Continue reading Criticism and feedback
If you haven’t got anything ‘good’ to say…
...say something better tomorrow. Not everything you say will be good, perfect or profound. But that doesn't mean you should say nothing. So often we bite our tongue because we don't don't think that what we have to say is enough of whatever we think it needs to be. Next time you're about to keep quiet, … Continue reading If you haven’t got anything ‘good’ to say…
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