So often we think that we have to have everything worked out. We convince ourselves that an idea is not enough that we have to have everything mapped out from A to Z and all the steps in between. But life will never go exactly as you plan, no matter how hard you try to … Continue reading Figuring it out as you go
Tag: possibility
Who’s it for?
The answer might surprise you, or not. By 'it' I mean this blog, the words, my writing. I used to think that it was for you, that I was doing this because I had some great message to share with you and that it would hopefully inspire you in some way (or something along those … Continue reading Who’s it for?
Embracing the worst case scenario
Because if you make peace with the worst possible outcome, it can only go up from there. If you're afraid to do something because of how it will turn out you're probably not going to do it. But by figuring out what exactly you're afraid of it might help you overcome it. That's because once … Continue reading Embracing the worst case scenario
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
What’s the use in making plans
It always feels good to start projects and make plans (at least it does for me anyway). But what's the use in making plans if you don't follow through. That really good idea you have could actually be something in the physical reality if you're willing to bring it to life. To want and do … Continue reading What’s the use in making plans
Self-discovery
Don't spend so much time trying to figure yourself out and. Pondering and ruminating on where you fit in and the kind of person that you are. Give yourself some credit and remember that you aren't so simple that you fit into a neat box or that you're easy to label. You're complex and ever-evolving. … Continue reading Self-discovery
Unexpected ideal circumstances
It's much easier to tell yourself a story about the worst case scenario. 'Of course this won't work out...' But even in those cases we often have this picture in our mind of how we want things to really turn out. We're just too scared to believe in the possibility of something good happening for … Continue reading Unexpected ideal circumstances
I want… and I will…
A simple exercise to get your mind thinking. It's important to identify what you want from life because it gives you a sense of direction. It also helps in identifying what you do and don't need in your life. Following on from that you need to come up with an action to take. It's all … Continue reading I want… and I will…
Don’t give up yet
When you're tired the last thing you want to do is keep going but there's a certain kind of magic that occurs when you push on just that little bit more. When giving up/giving in is an option but you don't choose it you open yourself up to possibility of expanding yourself beyond what you … Continue reading Don’t give up yet
The Daily Gemm 