Some things are awkward to bring up but that doesn't mean that you should avoid them. Acknowledge that it will be awkward and that maybe you'll feel a little uncomfortable and then just tackle it head on. You might find out that it's not as awkward as you'd anticipated. But if it is awkward, that's … Continue reading Awkward conversations
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Saying what you need
As much as you might know what you need and even want, doesn't mean anyone else does. But sometimes we forget that and we end up feeling frustrated. We end up then wondering why the other person won't say or do certain things. We take it personally and we get upset. However, more often than … Continue reading Saying what you need
Unideal situations
I recently had an unanticipated situation occur, in fact I'd describe it as unideal. At first I found myself focusing on the situation, all that had occurred and how it had led me to feel. But the more I got thinking about it, the more I found myself zooming out and thinking about this situation … Continue reading Unideal situations
Get the ball rolling
As much as it is easy to remain stagnant it requires much less effort than expected in order to get the ball rolling. It could be as simple as making a phone call, sending an email or booking something. We make things much more challenging than they really are by thinking that we have to … Continue reading Get the ball rolling
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
Optional commitment
In a recent conversation, I spoke about this blog and how I share something everyday. I explained that I don't allow 'feeling like I have nothing good to write' to hold me back from posting. For many people, the idea of making a commitment to do something that you don't have to do every single … Continue reading Optional commitment
If you have to ask…
...you probably already know the answer. Sometimes when you ask questions, you're not looking for an answer, you're looking for confirmation on what you've already decided or you want someone to tell you what you want to hear. This is why you end up frustrated with how the person responds, you didn't get the answer … Continue reading If you have to ask…
The way things were
Sometimes it helps to take a few steps back and return to the way things were. We often perceive this to be a negative thing as though we have regressed. However, it might actually be the case that the way you used to do things was much better. So often we search for better or … Continue reading The way things were
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
When your best isn’t good enough
In a recent post, I wrote about how sometimes your best isn't good enough. However, I think that idea requires further thought and explanation because it's not as simple as it may seem. To be told that your best isn't good enough can be a difficult pill to swallow, it can be disheartening. Your best … Continue reading When your best isn’t good enough
The Daily Gemm 