It's a gradual thing. One day you have a solid morning routine and the next you're running down the street with half your shirt undone hoping you have don't miss the bus and that you have everything you need. But it's not as simple as that, the loss of a habit takes time. It starts … Continue reading Losing a good habit
Tag: Self-help
That is so funny (but it wasn’t five years ago)
The art of learning to laugh, at yourself. Imagine you're at a comedy show and the comedian is making a joke about someone in the crowd, you'd probably laugh along with everyone else (granted it was funny). But what if the joke was on you, would you squirm or would you laugh. So often many … Continue reading That is so funny (but it wasn’t five years ago)
Making a breakthrough
I've said it once and I'll say it again, talking helps. When used correctly it's an excellent tool for self exploration where you can walk away from conversations and gain insight into aspects of yourself you hadn't yet uncovered. The beauty of it is that you don't have to even need talking about the thing. … Continue reading Making a breakthrough
The right time to quit
Perhaps there is no right time. It's easy to quit in the early stages but gets harder over time. After 3 years once you've invested time effort and energy quitting, even if it's for the best feels like giving up. And so, it's hard to know the right time to quit. If you've been working … Continue reading The right time to quit
Habits of your future self
If you're not doing anything to bridge the gap between your present and future self, ask yourself 'how do I expect to get there?' Maybe you want to read more, wake up earlier, be more productive, write a book, start a podcast it could be anything. But let's take be more productive. How do you … Continue reading Habits of your future self
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
Why I don’t rely on being inspired to write
Some days are easier than others. I have days when the words pour out with such ease that it can be hard to keep up. But I also have days when I'll open my laptop to write and after 30 minutes I've gone back and forth on the same few sentences and I have a … Continue reading Why I don’t rely on being inspired to write
Here’s an idea
I've been thinking about trying something new. The idea of a podcast appeals to me for various reasons, one of which is that it'll help me to use my voice more and give me a space to speak about things I don't usually talk about. And it reminds me about why I started blogging in … Continue reading Here’s an idea
Talk but don’t dwell
Often when we talk about difficult things we get so caught up in the story that we end up dwelling on it. Sometimes to the point where we end up reliving it and our bodies remember exactly how it felt. It could be a time you felt rejected, overwhelmed or ignored. It's not difficult to … Continue reading Talk but don’t dwell
What do you know about you?
I think it’s important to get to know yourself. Not just on a surface level but right down deep to the core. Not just your likes and dislikes but your beliefs and why you do the things you do. Something I’ve always focused on is behaviour. When you find yourself doing and saying things or … Continue reading What do you know about you?
The Daily Gemm 