I recently started watching a show from the 90s that has gained a significant amount of criticism for various reasons. Much of it I agree with, yet I still found the show (for the most part) enjoyable to watch. One particular bit of criticism that I didn't agree with was that against the main character. People … Continue reading The perfect character
Tag: reflection
Saying what you need
As much as you might know what you need and even want, doesn't mean anyone else does. But sometimes we forget that and we end up feeling frustrated. We end up then wondering why the other person won't say or do certain things. We take it personally and we get upset. However, more often than … Continue reading Saying what you need
Unideal situations
I recently had an unanticipated situation occur, in fact I'd describe it as unideal. At first I found myself focusing on the situation, all that had occurred and how it had led me to feel. But the more I got thinking about it, the more I found myself zooming out and thinking about this situation … Continue reading Unideal situations
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
Give it a week
Before you say or do something you might regret, give yourself time. Perhaps, your instinct is to react straight away especially if you're angry, upset or frustrated. And, sometimes that might be exactly what you need to do. But other times there is value in being patient and in having patience. It takes patience to … Continue reading Give it a week
The way things were
Sometimes it helps to take a few steps back and return to the way things were. We often perceive this to be a negative thing as though we have regressed. However, it might actually be the case that the way you used to do things was much better. So often we search for better or … Continue reading The way things were
Showing up when you don’t feel like it
When you make a commitment to showing up consistently, it can be incredibly challenging on the days when you don't feel like it. When you feel low or you feel blue, when you want to take a break and escape from responsibilities just for a little while, it can be difficult not to hide away. … Continue reading Showing up when you don’t feel like it
Can’t keep up
It can be incredibly frustrating when you find yourself falling behind and struggling to keep up. You end up feeling like there's something wrong with you and you might even begin to question yourself in order to figure out why you can't keep up. And sometimes it leads to wondering whether you're good enough or … Continue reading Can’t keep up
That’s not like you
We grow up carrying around certain beliefs, ideas and perspectives. We have things that we tell ourselves we wouldn't do. It could be anything from playing sports to wearing false nails, hiring a cleaner to watching stand up comedy. These aspects help shape the kind of people we end up becoming. However, sometimes we reach … Continue reading That’s not like you
The problem with limbo
I think it could be said that there are 2 types of limbo. The first is where you're caught between 2 options and do nothing. Instead of taking action and making a choice, you end up freezing instead. In this case it may result in life forcing your hand and you end up having to … Continue reading The problem with limbo
The Daily Gemm 