That thing that you're not interested in, that you don't think is for you, it might be one day. It takes time for the mind to open up to things, especially when they're different or new. This could apply to the music you listen to, shows you watch or even the food that you eat. … Continue reading With an open mind
Tag: progress
Back to the drawing board
The plans you made a year ago, 6 months ago or even a few weeks ago may now be obsolete. You can time planning far in advance but when it comes to putting those plans into action, you never really know how things will go until you see the results. Sometimes the results are as … Continue reading Back to the drawing board
You don’t need to start something new
There is great pleasure in the beginning stages of a new project. You're full of energy and ideas, getting carried away with possibilities and potential. But at that point, the real work hasn't even started. You haven't had to fully commit and you haven't faced any challenges, those are 2 things that come with time. … Continue reading You don’t need to start something new
Can I do better?
A question I'm learning to ask myself without judgement? It's easy to judge yourself and in doing so you're not likely to answer the question in a way that is helpful. You'll be likely to find yourself caught up in a woe is me story-line. Your answer will be something like: 'Well, I'm trying and … Continue reading Can I do better?
Checking in with your 2020 new years resolutions
We are currently in the period where your new years resolutions may have fallen away and you're now back to your normal (pre new years resolution) self. It's a common thing, it happens to everyone at some point, I'm certain. It can get frustrating to feel like the person you thought you'd become this year … Continue reading Checking in with your 2020 new years resolutions
Struggling to write
After a week or so of struggling to write I got my flow back, the words began to pour. I began to think about how difficult it had been to post everyday that previous week, until I caught myself and realised why I hadn't been able to write as easily. I'd stopped writing. In that … Continue reading Struggling to write
Checking in with your dream life
When was the last time you checked in with your dream life. As in checked to see if you're moving any closer to the things you want or say you want from life. More importantly, do you know what you need to do in order to get there? It could be learning a skill, saving … Continue reading Checking in with your dream life
Poetry in progress
The sound of the music,The touch of your skin,Yet I still feel hesitant,To just let you in. I originally planned to share a full poem today. The above is part of a poem I started just under a week ago. I have 3 other verses but none of them feel quite done yet. I need … Continue reading Poetry in progress
Building habits
I've recently developed a new habit that I'd previously had difficulty implementing. When I initially tried to add this habit to my life, I kept falling flat. I wasn't doing it as often as I wanted and my commitment to it was half-hearted. After a short while I gave up on the habit because it … Continue reading Building habits
What to do if your manager isn’t helpful
You might feel frustrated but all is not lost. In a previous post I wrote about job satisfaction and I thought it might be useful to delve into some practical tips. It's all good and well telling someone what to do but it's sometimes helpful to tell them how. So, let's say you work in … Continue reading What to do if your manager isn’t helpful
The Daily Gemm 