When we avoid having conversations that we consider to be hard, difficult or challenging we are also saying that we're only committed to easy conversations. You then find yourself in situations where you're avoiding saying what you really think or how you really feel because you want to keep things easy. However, this just leads … Continue reading Easy conversations only
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Daydreams and the dream life
One of the things I enjoy writing about is the dream life. But it's more than just words it's about the kind of life I aspire to. Whilst daydreaming one night I realised that I've never really shared my dream life in great detail. One of the main reasons is, there is not one set … Continue reading Daydreams and the dream life
How do you feel?
How often do you honestly say how you feel when you don't feel particularly good? It's fairly easy to talk about how happy you are, how much you're looking forward to something or how great you feel. But when it comes to saying I feel low, I feel sad or I'm not feeling my best, … Continue reading How do you feel?
Talking when it’s easy
It's easy to talk about the weather, your favourite TV show, what you had for dinner and what you got up to at the weekend. But often when it comes to topics like mental health, fears and struggles suddenly talking becomes difficult. Part of why it's so difficult is because we don't do it enough. … Continue reading Talking when it’s easy
Things that help
Just a little reminder for whenever you get overwhelmed with everything that is going on. It can be easy to forget how far you've come or all the helpful things that you've learnt. Going for a walk - I think this must be one of the most popular things that people do to clear their … Continue reading Things that help
Don’t just talk to anyone
I think I've used the phrase talking helps at least half a dozen times on this site (turns out I was exactly spot on as shown below). Talking helps Making a breakthrough Worth seeking advice from Managing stress and deadlines When you don't have anyone to talk to Unexpected but needed I say it because … Continue reading Don’t just talk to anyone
Unexpected but needed
I recently had an unexpected conversation that I didn't expect to have yet at the same time it was exactly what I needed. It can be difficult to let people know that you need a little bit of reassurance once in a while. However, sometimes maybe it's not even really reassurance but instead just to … Continue reading Unexpected but needed
When you don’t have anyone to talk to
Through this blog you may have read the phrase 'talking helps' at least once or twice. I'm an advocate for talking because it is something that has changed my life and I think it's something that at time is overlooked. As much as I can advocate for people to talk more, the truth is not … Continue reading When you don’t have anyone to talk to
Self-depreciating
But make it humorous. How many times have you gone into a situation and rejected yourself or put yourself down before others had the chance? And of course you don't just say it out right, you make a joke because everyone likes to laugh. If it's at your expense, maybe they'll keep you around. It's … Continue reading Self-depreciating
Overcoming and explanations
If you take the time to read (or listen enough you'll find that science (or philosophy or spirituality or whatever floats your boat) can explain everything. And once you know there's a reason behind something, especially if it's difficult or challenging it might help you overcome it. It turns out that the secrets of who … Continue reading Overcoming and explanations
The Daily Gemm 