The answer is in the question. Stop. The feeling of being overwhelmed often comes when we don't allow ourselves to feel something and instead adopt a go, go, go mindset. Instead taking care of yourself and working through your feelings, you fill your mind and time with 101 distractions that will eventually catch up to … Continue reading How to stop feeling so overwhelmed?
Tag: reflection
No longer worth doing
When you have any sort of habit or action in your life, it will be helpful to regularly assess whether it is worth carrying on with. The thing you started doing 2 years or even 6 months ago may no longer be worth doing. On the flipside, it may be more necessary than ever before. … Continue reading No longer worth doing
75% qualified
There are stats to prove that when it comes to job applications women are less likely to apply than men, if they don't meet all the requirements. The interesting thing about this is that if you don't get the job you don't really lose out because nothing changes. So if you apply yo a job … Continue reading 75% qualified
Worth the hassle
Before deciding whether or not to do something it's worth asking yourself if it is worth the hassle. Sometimes, we jump in head first because we think we should do something or we feel like we're supposed to do it. Instead, I think it's much more helpful to assess if it's something that even needs … Continue reading Worth the hassle
Reacting to mistakes
Here are 2 options for how to react when someone makes a mistake. The first is to get mad as if the person made the mistake on purpose, maybe shout at them and ask why they did it. The second is to let them know what they could have done better. It's similar to the … Continue reading Reacting to mistakes
Maybe they don’t trust you yet
When you're putting out work out there having people support you enough to promote your work takes trust. Trust is something that is earned, yet many people expect it simply because they're putting in time and effort. However, earning someone's trust isn't just about what you do, it's about how a person feels about what … Continue reading Maybe they don’t trust you yet
How certain is probably?
The idea of language, the way we speak and what we choose to say is fascinating. There are words you may use without really understanding exactly what they mean or how they could be interpreted. I recently received a message that included the word probably. My first thought was how far from definite it was. … Continue reading How certain is probably?
What makes you happy?
How often do you take the time to stop and think about what makes you happy? I don't mean in relation to acheiveing goals, I mean just in life overall. Most of the time we over-estimate what brings us real joy, thinking that we need something grand or something that is difficult to obtain. In … Continue reading What makes you happy?
Vulnerability and having your needs met
Do you really know what you want? Often we go around telling people what we do want and even what we don't want. Doing so can help you feel like you know and understand yourself because you're able to articulate your needs. What can end up happening is, when the needs you voiced are met, … Continue reading Vulnerability and having your needs met
Caught in the act
Noticing your unhelpful habits as soon as they start to emerge is a skill worth learning. Instead of getting carried away and indulging in behaviour you're likely to regret, stop. Realise what you're doing, realise why and make the conscious choice not too continue. Before you get to that point you might find that you … Continue reading Caught in the act
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