We can be so quick to find ourselves and figure ourselves out that we end up taking on traits, roles and habits to help us feel less lost. We then close ourselves off to experimentation and new ideas, it's too risky. In turn this leads to you becoming a person that isn't really you, it's … Continue reading Becoming the real you
Tag: self discovery
Accidental escapism
Sometimes it takes accidental escapism to remind you of the kind of person you desire to be. Catch yourself in the moment and ask yourself questions like 'Am I being myself?' or 'Is this truly where I want to be?' And then answer them openly and vulnerably. You might find that you're quite content with … Continue reading Accidental escapism
An easy way to be misunderstood
Hiding who you are is an easy way to find yourself misunderstood. If you focus on only being a small fragment of your true self then that is what people will take you as. That small fragment could be serious and hardworking but deep down you have a silly side. Maybe you're embarrassed about the … Continue reading An easy way to be misunderstood
The importance of self-assessment in the workplace
Like ice cube said 'check yourself before you wreck yourself'. So we recently had our annual performance reviews at work and something I took from it was that it's important to assess yourself throughout the year. When you let a year go by without assessing how you're doing there's a higher chance you'll be surprised … Continue reading The importance of self-assessment in the workplace
Understanding what it really means to be bare minimum
There is power in the meaning we attach to words. The Bare Minimum Betty concept is something I came up with because I enjoy playing around with ideas and creating characters. But it's about more than just a made up character that doesn't go above and beyond. What started as just part of my writing … Continue reading Understanding what it really means to be bare minimum
Knowing yourself vs knowing your anxiety
They might seem the same but they're not. An anxious person will grow to become familiar with the feeling of anxiety and how it manifests in they're day to day life. And over time they may find that they knowing doing certain things will trigger there anxiety so they won't do it. But not because … Continue reading Knowing yourself vs knowing your anxiety
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
Getting to know you
How exactly does one discover themselves? Through exploration, experimentation and being open to the unknown. If you live your life in the box of what you know, you may think that you know yourself. But actually, there is so much more of you to explore outside of that box. As much as there is 'the … Continue reading Getting to know you
Habits of your childhood self
For some people there are aspects of themselves that were developed in childhood as coping mechanisms in order to feel comfortable or safe. And sometimes those habits or behaviour that were developed during childhood become so familiar and comfortable to us that we carry them through into adulthood. But the thing is how you coped … Continue reading Habits of your childhood self
The Daily Gemm 