When I first began working on changing my life almost a decade ago, I fantasised about making a splash. Something that would signify I was different like: Quitting my job Taking time off from work to travel Cutting all my hair off Switching careers Starting over in a new city I'd daydream about the kind … Continue reading A drip and a splash
Tag: reflection
Where to start?
There's often a big difference between what you need to do and what you want to do. Perhaps you find yourself writing a long to do list of all the the things to get done, a combination of needs and wants. Whilst working through this list you find yourself doing doing things and crossing them … Continue reading Where to start?
Worth looking back on
This morning, for the first time in perhaps close to a year, I read Seths Blog. I discovered that he had a new book coming out soon called The Song of Significance. I was reminded of what it was like when I first read Seths blog over a decade ago. I then got thinking about … Continue reading Worth looking back on
Something worth losing
Sometimes, there's actually a benefit to things not working out the way we wanted. It could be a job, an apartment, plans made or a whole other variety of things. When we feel like we've lost out it's easy for the default to be sadness and in some circumstances a gentle mourning. But what if … Continue reading Something worth losing
What’s the use in rigid plans?
In the past few months I've experienced various unexpected change. And in turn, I've had to change my plans. The specific things I thought I'd be doing haven't happened in the ways I thought they would. They've happened in new ways. If I'd kept my plans rigid, I'd have probably missed out on new opportunities … Continue reading What’s the use in rigid plans?
What’s the real problem?
There's a saying that goes something like, if what you're doing isn't working, do something else. It's simple enough and yet we end up making it so much more complicated. Sometimes we even complain about certain aspects our life as though we don't have the power and control to change things. And sure, we can't … Continue reading What’s the real problem?
A week without Instagram
At the start of the year I logged out of Instagram for what I thought would be a day but I ended up not being on it for a week. Below are my some of my thoughts: Over the past week I was reminded of the power of familiarity. One of the things that keeps … Continue reading A week without Instagram
Finding the right perspective
If something didn't work out the way you wanted and you feel bad about it and you can't seem to shake the feeling, what can you do to help yourself? I often find myself in a place of limbo trying to find balance between the more practical side of me and the part of me … Continue reading Finding the right perspective
Useless opinions
Sometimes we focus so much on how we are perceived that we don't give ourselves permission to just be. Everything you do, every aspect of your life is scrutinised through the lens of the others as you do your best to please and appease them. It could be the way that you dress, your hair, … Continue reading Useless opinions
When feeling low becomes the norm
I read something today that struck a chord with me. People were making judgements on how a person dealt with a something difficult that they felt unable to overcome. I write about overcoming challenges and finding solutions to difficult problems all the time. But it is so important to acknowledge that some challenges are much … Continue reading When feeling low becomes the norm
The Daily Gemm 