It's easy to stick with what you know especially when it works. But sometimes it's good to try something new, explore uncharted territory. Not just because what you're used to isn't working but because there's is so much out there. Trying new things help broaden your perspective. Plus, how can you talk about how great … Continue reading Uncharted territory
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23 things to do if you’re stuck inside
A bunch of things to do for those that are stuck inside for a little while: Declutter your closet Tidy an area of your home that you've been putting off Finish the book you're currently reading Start a new book Phone a friend Have a group video call Watch a new series Work through your … Continue reading 23 things to do if you’re stuck inside
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 reason behind the risk
When taking a risk pays off, it's easy to get caught up in the fact that things turned out the way you wanted. But I think it's important to also focus on the reason behind taking the risk in the first place. You did it because you believed it was worth it, you knew it … Continue reading The reason behind the risk
Challenges in common
One of things that makes a challenging experience more challenging is feeling alone. One of the biggest misconceptions is that you are alone in your difficulties because you're not. With a planet of over 7 billion people I'd like to think that pretty much all my challenges are shared by at least one other person … Continue reading Challenges in common
Don’t focus on the fear
It is so easy to get carried away. There are lots of things that you could be afraid of but it doesn't mean you should be. I find that the more you focus on fear the more you amplify it until all of a sudden you're having heart palpitations over something that would be better … Continue reading Don’t focus on the fear
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
The purpose of a shell
The purpose of an animals shell is to protect them from danger. Humans don't have physical shells but we do have actions and behaviours that we express in order to protect ourselves. So, let us play around with the metaphor of us humans having shells. Perhaps you're closed off around new people to protect yourself … Continue reading The purpose of a shell
Lessons in leadership
If I'm ever looking for how to be better at leading, Sinek is the first person I would turn to. I've never read his book 'Leaders eat last' but I have heard him talk about leadership and read his daily quotes on leadership. He says and writes some really useful stuff that get you thinking … Continue reading Lessons in leadership
Not every moment defines you
Just because you fail doesn’t make you a failure, if someone doesn’t accept your help doesn’t make you useless and so it goes on. I think sometimes we try so hard to define things and to define who we are that we miss the bigger picture. It’s not about being a winner or a loser. … Continue reading Not every moment defines you
The Daily Gemm 