Or at least trying to be. I remember being around 16 or 17 telling a classmate about my writing hobby and that I had thought of doing it as a career. At the time I was pretty lost with regard to career plans and my civil engineering dream was becoming less and less likely. My … Continue reading On being content with not becoming a writer
Tag: reflection
Looking back from a place of lack
It's more than just comfort and familiarity but it's both of those things too. When you move on from something and you haven't reached the place you moved on to, it's totally normal to look back at what you left or let go of. And when you're in a place of limbo, perhaps feeling a … Continue reading Looking back from a place of lack
Easy access
Blogs, Youtube, Instagram, Twitter, Podcasts and Facebook. There a tonne of ways to access peoples lives and see what they get up to. You might do it with people you know, strangers or people you used to know. But I think an important question to ask when checking in on other peoples lives is why? … Continue reading Easy access
Good thoughts and bad habits
I think this statement is true for a lot of people. We all know what we need to do in order to reach our goals or get things done. It's the doing it part that hold us back. You're working on a project and maybe you spend a morning planning and preparing what to work … Continue reading Good thoughts and bad habits
Negative indulgence
Thoughts on how we sometimes make ourselves feel worse. In a recent moment I found myself choosing to do something that wasn't making me feel good. Now the details aren't important but the lesson I learnt in the moment is. Imagine you're doing something and you it doesn't feel good. On one hand you can … Continue reading Negative indulgence
Who’s it for?
The answer might surprise you, or not. By 'it' I mean this blog, the words, my writing. I used to think that it was for you, that I was doing this because I had some great message to share with you and that it would hopefully inspire you in some way (or something along those … Continue reading Who’s it for?
What it means to be a good person
Let's start with the letter S for self sacrifice. When you live your life trying to be a good person you'll find yourself pulled in every which way. Often what people judge a persons goodness by is how much you do for them. And in a bid to keep the title of the most good … Continue reading What it means to be a good person
Who you are and who you want to be
Through discovering the kind of person that I want to become I've learnt a lot about who I am. It's interesting to observe yourself and how you interact with others. Are you kind to yourself, what are your relationships like, how do you show up in different situations. When you uncover the things you need … Continue reading Who you are and who you want to be
3 kinds of people in the workplace
Person A Someone who is confident, asks questions, isn't afraid to rock the boat when necessary, puts themselves forward, goes above and beyond, voices their opinions and is keen to learn new things. Person B Someone who does what they're told and is content ploughing along. They might want to do more but they're unlikely … Continue reading 3 kinds of people in the workplace
Its okay to be you
A few words on self acceptance. As you take the time to explore yourself you're likely to discover all kinds of things: the good the bad and the ugly. You might find that there are some things about yourself that have put you at a disadvantage and they're not always easy to accept. The things … Continue reading Its okay to be you
The Daily Gemm 