A while back I came to the realisation that unless your basic needs like food, air and shelter etc. are at risk then any mistake you make or growth point you encounter is not 'the end of the world'. You can bounceback and get on with life. And that's it. Life is as life does … Continue reading There’s no need for survival mode
Tag: Self-help
Bad habits
There could be habits you have that you have carried with you thorough your life for so long that you aren't even aware the impact they have on your life. Perhaps, you assume that those habits are 'just the way you are' rather than them being something you could change. Sticking with what you know … Continue reading Bad habits
Tackling the issue
If you know what the issue is, do something about it. You might be nervous or feel like you don't have the confidence but the issue will only persist if you don't take action. And don't be half-hearted, tackle it with full gusto. Have the conversations that need to be had and do the things … Continue reading Tackling the issue
Figuring out where things went wrong
If you find yourself regularly having conversations that don't go as planned, in the sense that the outcome you intended wasn't achieved (or you just end up getting frustrated) it's worth taking the time to figure out where things went wrong. Sometimes, it is a simple case of two people with different perspectives not being … Continue reading Figuring out where things went wrong
Feeling stuck
Do you ever have those days when you feel stuck and even though you know exactly what you need to do to get unstuck, you still do nothing? And what you need to do could be incredibly simple. It could be as simple as watching your favoutite Key and Peele sketch on youtube, listening to … Continue reading Feeling stuck
The pick me up playlist
Around 18 months ago I created a Pick me up playlist. The reason I did this is in the name, I wanted a pick me up. But more importantly I wanted something I could go back to. I'm lucky enough to know how the music I listen to makes me feel and, I curated a … Continue reading The pick me up playlist
How to stop feeling so overwhelmed?
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?
Easy conversations
It can be difficult to have conversations about things that feel uncomfortable. You might find it so difficult that you avoid it altogether and shut down whenever anyone tries to bring it up with you. That might seem like the best option because why would anyone choose to feel uncomfortable. However, when you avoid something … Continue reading Easy conversations
Making things happen
It's easy to make excuses for why things didn't work out. But often the reason is simply because you didn't believe it was possible. When you have self belief you approach life differently. You walk with your head held high, you don't second guess yourself and your actions flow. When you don't have self belief, … Continue reading Making things happen
Figuring out what you want
We often get caught up in expectations of the way things should be. But in many cases we're simply taking on the expectations of others. When you're surrounded by people living a certain type of way, you're less likely to trust a path that leads to a different life. The reason for this is nobody … Continue reading Figuring out what you want
The Daily Gemm 