Around 10 years ago I realised that something needed to change. I was dissatisfied with most areas of my life and felt stuck in my circumstances. At some point, I reached the conclusion that my perspectives and the way I thought and participated in life were the causes of my dissatisfaction. So, I started trying … Continue reading How I changed my mind?
Tag: reflection
On second thought…
Sometimes it's better in the long run to take the time to write, think, edit and think some more before sending a message or speaking up. Don't just react in the moment. Sometimes we don't really understand how we feel, until we give ourselves time to think. The phrase 'on second thought' is popular for … Continue reading On second thought…
You have to be willing to try
Sometimes when we feel stuck we tell ourselves and others that we're doing our best or that we don't know how to fix things or that nothings working out and perhaps even go into a downward spiral of self pity. But the truth is, sometimes you feel stuck and you're not even trying to change … Continue reading You have to be willing to try
Something worth writing about vs something worth sharing
Making the commitment to write and post often means it's easy for the lines to get blurred. Unlike with a weekly blog, it becomes harder to sift through the good and the bad because the aim is just to post. Furthermore, it becomes harder to make a distinction between what is and isn't worth sharing … Continue reading Something worth writing about vs something worth sharing
What I’ve missed about blogging
I find great joy in introspection. I naturally reflect and I think a lot. Having a place to organise my thoughts ideas into something coherent and potentially interesting or beneficial is invaluable. It's not like a journal because it's public and therefore intentional. Each time I click publish, I'm saying 'Hi I'm Gemm and these … Continue reading What I’ve missed about blogging
What do you want?
Sometimes you find yourself thinking that you don't know what you want. However, the truth is you're just scared to admit it. When you finally admit it, it highlights where you've been settling and it highlights the areas in your life where you need to make changes. And so it's not just about knowing what … Continue reading What do you want?
A month without Instagram
At the beginning of August 2023, I decided to take a few days off Instagram. A few days turned into a week which then turned into a month and now almost 6 weeks later I still haven't logged back in. It started as break similar to the ones I've taken before when I start to … Continue reading A month without Instagram
An 81 page reminder
I recently read Poke the Box by Seth Godin. At 81 pages it was incredibly short but it was just what I needed. It was a wonderful reminder of the kind of person I'd like to be and the kind of things I'd like to do. It's so easy to get distracted by insignificant things … Continue reading An 81 page reminder
The freedom to be
What does life look like without being crippled by anxiety when making decisions? What does life feel like when you want to do something and you just do it? I wrote last year about being able to move from one step to the next without 101 steps in-between. At the time it was just an … Continue reading The freedom to be
Career conversations worth having
If you have thoughts and ideas about where you'd like your career to go but you're not sure how to get there, it might be worth talking about it. Find a person that you trust, respect and feel comfortable having an open conversation with. It could be someone you work with, someone in your field … Continue reading Career conversations worth having
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