When you hold yourself to certain expectations it's likely you'll end up disappointed if you can't meet them. That tends to happen when you put too much pressure on yourself. Furthermore, how you feel toward yourself will override how anyone else may feel about you falling short. You could be told that 'it's alright, you … Continue reading Disappointing yourself
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Short-term pressure
In the right environment pressure can be a really good thing. For example when you're focused and working hard a couple days (or hours) before a deadline. But that feeling isn't something we should rely on to get things done or have in our life on a daily basis. Although it can be helpful in … Continue reading Short-term pressure
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 way that things should be
We often go around with this idea in our heads of the way that things should be, in some ways it's a good thing. When you know what you want you're much less likely to let life pass you by. On the other hand when you're so fixated on the way that things should be … Continue reading The way that things should be
Procrastination pleasure
There must be some explanation for why we do it. When you don't want to do something or you know it won't be easy, putting it off feels good. There's pleasure in indulging in the freedom of future deadlines, future work or future responsibilities. But that doesn't mean that you can avoid them forever. That … Continue reading Procrastination pleasure
Taking risks in your twenties
Apparently, to quote TLC 'This is how it should be done'. People often say that your twenties are the best time to take risks and explore life. You're young, for many you don't have as many responsibilities like a mortgage, home repairs and children, you might still live at home so you have a lot … Continue reading Taking risks in your twenties
Finding solutions
When you're so focused and set on finding a solution to a problem it probably won't come to you. The answer will go over your head because you're putting too much pressure on it. Imagine you have a container of water, if you put too much pressure on the water it'll go up (as in … Continue reading Finding solutions
The Daily Gemm 