It could be difficult, challenging and uncomfortable. But it also serves as an opportunity to learn and grow, if you're willing to be open. If you're a regular reader then growth points is a term you'll have seen me use every now and then in posts such as Bravery and uncontrollable outcomes, Day 183, It's … Continue reading Growth points
Tag: Self-help
Coming back to you
When it's just you yourself and you, how do you live? How do you spend your time? And the times when you feel most like yourself, what are you doing? For me it's journaling, walking in green spaces, listening to my favourite music (The jezabels, Funkadelic/Parliament and The Stone Roses), creating with my hands, getting … Continue reading Coming back to you
Give it a week
Before you say or do something you might regret, give yourself time. Perhaps, your instinct is to react straight away especially if you're angry, upset or frustrated. And, sometimes that might be exactly what you need to do. But other times there is value in being patient and in having patience. It takes patience to … Continue reading Give it a week
The easiest way to boost your mood
Sometimes the easiest way to boost your mood, shift your perspective brighten your day is to make a conscious choice. Wake up in the morning and decide that today will be a good day. Decide that you won't allow the little things to knock your mood. Perhaps it is easier said than done but it's … Continue reading The easiest way to boost your mood
I’m doing my best
Sometimes you have to accept that your best isn't good enough. Perhaps you're losing clients, not meeting targets or not making enough to meet your basic needs like food and shelter. But other times the case is that you aren't actually offering your best, you're giving half-heartedly. This often happens when we don't actually believe … Continue reading I’m doing my best
Can’t keep up
It can be incredibly frustrating when you find yourself falling behind and struggling to keep up. You end up feeling like there's something wrong with you and you might even begin to question yourself in order to figure out why you can't keep up. And sometimes it leads to wondering whether you're good enough or … Continue reading Can’t keep up
Managing high hopes
High hopes can lead to disappointment. We all have things that we want in life whether it be physical items, titles or things from other people. I think it's perfectly okay to want things but it's important to also remember that you might not get them or certain things won't quite work out as you … Continue reading Managing high hopes
3 things to do before you get carried away
Move Whether it be taking a walk, doing a workout or having a solo dance party. Moving your body enables you to let go of the energy that is weighing you down, overwhelming you and will eventually lead you to getting carried away Write Just start writing something about how you feel and see where … Continue reading 3 things to do before you get carried away
The importance of introspection
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
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
The Daily Gemm 