When ending one thing and starting another, how do you want it to feel? On one hand the comparison between then and now might feel unhelpful. But on the other hand, the comparison allows you to view things clearly. Instead of just moving onto the next thing, it helps to reflect on how similar it … Continue reading Open to something progressive
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Exploring something new and avoiding regression
Sometimes when things change we spend time hoping and wishing for the the way things once were. But then when things return to the old way, it doesn't quite feel the way we thought it would. That's because you've changed and become accustomed to the new way and now the old way no longer fits. … Continue reading Exploring something new and avoiding regression
Why things might not be working out
Sometimes when we try something and it doesn't work out, we belive that we need to try harder. But sometimes things aren't working out because they aren't for us. And the lack of progress is a sign to let it go and do something else. However, when you're focused on everyone else who things have … Continue reading Why things might not be working out
How to tell if it’s working?
When you're working on yourself, it can be easy to overlook the progress you're making. Sometimes it can feel as if nothing has changed. It's not until you find yourself in a challenging situation and you are able to manage it so differently compared to in the past, that you realise the work you have … Continue reading How to tell if it’s working?
Changing yourself to progress your career
The workplace can often just feel like one long game with lots of rules. For many people following these rules requires changing perhaps to the point of doing things that you don't really want to do. So, how much should you change for the sake of career progression? If you feel like you have to … Continue reading Changing yourself to progress your career
The manager you need
When it comes to mentors, managers and the people that help support us throughout our careers, we often don't know what we need. If you're like me, the kind of person that needs a push, you're progress will be hindered by someone that mollycoddles you. Perhaps you need someone that is kind yet stern who … Continue reading The manager you need
Random passing thought
Sometimes all it takes is to tune into a random passing thought. Perhaps there is something that has been on your mind for a while or maybe it's something that you'd totally forgotten about. Either way, you'll get a thought that serves as a call to action that gives you an idea of what to … Continue reading Random passing thought
Get the ball rolling
As much as it is easy to remain stagnant it requires much less effort than expected in order to get the ball rolling. It could be as simple as making a phone call, sending an email or booking something. We make things much more challenging than they really are by thinking that we have to … Continue reading Get the ball rolling
Mid-year goals check-in
Have a look at the goals you set for the year. Go through them one by one and check in to see how things are going. Below are a few ideas to assist with a mid-year goals check-in: What have you made progress with? Go through your goals and think about how far you've gotten … Continue reading Mid-year goals check-in
Getting unstuck
Often when we feel stuck or stagnant in life it's because we aren't doing the thing that we know we should be doing. We're living in a particular place when that we've now outgrown, we're going to places out of habit doing things that we once enjoyed even though we're no longer having fun or … Continue reading Getting unstuck
The Daily Gemm 