When thinking about what you want to do in the future, dream big. You don't have to be realistic and confine yourself to what you think is possible based on where you are in life right now. In ten years time you'll have more knowledge and experience so think of what is possible for future … Continue reading Dream big
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How to change your life
It's really easy to say, 'That's just how I am'. Some people even use that as a way to justify continually being unkind to others or even themselves. But the beauty of life is that we have the opportunity to change and overcome. I recently wrote about not feeling good enough, something I struggled with … Continue reading How to change your life
As soon as possible
In you life you might find that there are people who will create a false sense of urgency. They'll give you something to do and give you a deadline like 'as soon as possible'. So, you put your blinders on because it's urgent and you don't want to contribute to something being finished late. But … Continue reading As soon as possible
The problem with looking back
I think it's fair to say that most people are enticed by new things. A new habit, a new opportunity even a new person. As much as we can fear the new there are many instances when it actually excites us. Yet, in many cases instead of going towards the new thing, we look back. … Continue reading The problem with looking back
Gets better with time
It's something you'll have no doubt read or heard countless times but it's true, some things really do get better with time. Maybe you're a teenager (or even an adult) feeling like you don't belong, you've experienced a harsh rejection or you have a physical injury. In the height of it, you might not be … Continue reading Gets better with time
In an ideal world
That's a phrase often used when you're in a defeated mindset. It is often followed by something that we don't think is possible. e.g. In an ideal world we would be able to overcome these injustices. If in an ideal world us as society, as humanity would be able to overcome the injustices then why … Continue reading In an ideal world
Disrupting the plan
Most people have some kind of plan. Even if it's just a loose idea of how they would like things to be. You carry it around with you wherever you go, it influences the choices you make. You say yes to doing that thing that will help you progress and hopefully make things easier in … Continue reading Disrupting the plan
Looking to the future
In challenging times it can be difficult to look to the future and think about all the possibilities. Your mind will be going round in circles and you'll be asking yourself questions like: How can I get there when there is all this stuff going on right now? When you're caught up in a challenging … Continue reading Looking to the future
Daydream and do
Do you ever spend time daydreaming about the life you want. The things you'll do, places you'll go, where you'll live and how you'll earn a living? What do you do once the daydream is over? It's so easy to think that the life you daydream about is far from reach but in reality a … Continue reading Daydream and do
The aftermath
After doing anything that took courage or experiencing something that caused some discomfort, you're likely to have to deal with the aftermath. It could be how you feel about yourself or how you feel about others. Maybe you decided to break the ice and have a conversation you've been putting off for months. If that's … Continue reading The aftermath
The Daily Gemm 