Sometimes taking the time to understand yourself can help you start to understand others. In particular when it comes to interactions and exchanges not turning out how you'd hoped or think they should. The disclaimer for what is to follow is that of course you don't need to internalise and understand someone treating you poorly. … Continue reading The importance of introspection
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How to be a better listener
Don't offer adviceDon't offer advice until the person asks for it. People often make the assumption that when someone is talking about an issue they want to be told what to do. However, many times a person just wants to express themselves and feel heard. Show that your engaged verballyMuttering a generic hmmm, every now … Continue reading How to be a better listener
Age and experience
If you find yourself taking on the role of 'the person that knows best', you might find yourself getting carried away. Often it is age and experience that deems a person eligible to claim to know best but those things aren't always determining factors. A person might be older but perhaps their experience isn't applicable … Continue reading Age and experience
How it started
In September 2019, I made a list of 12 things I needed to do before I was ready to launch my daily blog. Some of them were things I had to do like pick a name and decided whether to have the option of likes and comments. Others were things to think about, like deciding … Continue reading How it started
Maybe you should quit
If you had to choose between pushing on with something in the hopes that it will work out or choosing to quit and starting over, which would you choose? We're regularly encouraged to keep going, to try and try and again but what if things just aren't working out. Often, the reason we choose to … Continue reading Maybe you should quit
Enjoy the moment
If you spend too much time focusing on the wrong thing, you'll miss out on the chance to enjoy the moment. Of course you never want to push aside or dismiss problems that need to be solved or worries that feel important but they don't have to always be a priority. There will always be … Continue reading Enjoy the moment
Say it now
If something is bothering you, don't ignore it. Say it now. Of course there may be times when you need to process and check in with yourself to ensure you're not making a mountain out of a molehill but that won't always be necessary. Often, the reason we ignore things and don't speak up in … Continue reading Say it now
It’s okay when it ends
You don't have to resist or try to make it work, I promise you, it is okay. Life is full of endings and new beginnings. But sometimes when things are getting to the end and we don't know what is around the corner, we get nervous and become resistant. We try to put the pieces … Continue reading It’s okay when it ends
Just be happy
You convince yourself that you have to work hard, overcome struggle and become something else in order to 'make it'. Then once you make it you'll be happy. Perhaps it would be considered childish or silly but what if you could just enjoy life, right now. Is it possible that you can be joyful without … Continue reading Just be happy
Start showing up
It's important to show up for the things that you care about and for the things that matter. It doesn't need to be for praise and attention, simply do it for yourself. This can be applied to so many things. Maybe you're passionate about the environment, you might even have lots of good ideas or … Continue reading Start showing up
The Daily Gemm 