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
Tag: questions
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?
A reason to say no
Sometimes you might find yourself saying yes to much more than you can handle. It's often for one of 2 reasons. The first reason is because you want to push yourself, test your limits and see what you're capable of. The other reason is for other people, you want to help and be seen as … Continue reading A reason to say no
Policing perfect
If you go on social media you'll find an abundant amount of people policing 'perfect'. They'll criticise, comment and assume as though people aren't human beings. But the thing is, you can never please everyone and you will make mistakes. And as great as the internet is, nobody needs 4658 strangers criticising them for something … Continue reading Policing perfect
Comments worth commenting on
When it comes to race related comments, what's worth commenting on? Is it worth the energy it takes to call someone out and explain to them why what they said is slightly (or maybe even highly) concerning? If it goes well it would probably be worth it but if the other person is adamant that … Continue reading Comments worth commenting on
Putting it into practice
If you have an idea of what could be done or what is possible, would you be willing to put it into practice? It's really easy to talk the talk full of excitement and enthusiasm. But actually doing the things you talk about is a whole other story. It's easy to give advice when things … Continue reading Putting it into practice
Job satisfaction
Let's delve into a topic that matters. But first cue the music *plays satisfaction by the rolling stones*. If someone asked the question of what would make you happier in your current job, what would you say? If the answer is more money, think again, think about the job itself. Some possible answers could be: … Continue reading Job satisfaction
Asking for feedback
Some are scared to ask for feedback whilst others are afraid to give it. You don't want to offend anyone or maybe if they're more experienced than you, you don't think you have the authority. But I've learnt that it's good to ask for feedback. In fact, I'm trying to do more of it in … Continue reading Asking for feedback
What do you mean, you don’t know?
I don't know was one of my most used phrases during my school days. It was an easy 3 words to use in situations where I didn't want to participate, like class. I'd sit daydreaming, ruminating or just quietly paying attention. Then all of a sudden a teacher would call on me for the answer … Continue reading What do you mean, you don’t know?
What’s the use in feeling bad about yourself?
Short answer: there is no use. If it doesn't feel good to feel bad then why not try something else? It's easy to feel bad about yourself when things go wrong but ruminating on that feeling isn't likely to help you improve and get better at whatever you're working on. Perhaps asking yourself 'what could … Continue reading What’s the use in feeling bad about yourself?
The Daily Gemm 