Before deciding whether or not to do something it's worth asking yourself if it is worth the hassle. Sometimes, we jump in head first because we think we should do something or we feel like we're supposed to do it. Instead, I think it's much more helpful to assess if it's something that even needs … Continue reading Worth the hassle
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Maybe they don’t trust you yet
When you're putting out work out there having people support you enough to promote your work takes trust. Trust is something that is earned, yet many people expect it simply because they're putting in time and effort. However, earning someone's trust isn't just about what you do, it's about how a person feels about what … Continue reading Maybe they don’t trust you yet
Free promotion
Something that you may have observed in almost any field of work is that once momentum starts to pick up, the people that support you or your work will begin to promote you themselves. However, it's not that you no longer have to promote yourself. But what happens is when you build up a network/group … Continue reading Free promotion
How certain is probably?
The idea of language, the way we speak and what we choose to say is fascinating. There are words you may use without really understanding exactly what they mean or how they could be interpreted. I recently received a message that included the word probably. My first thought was how far from definite it was. … Continue reading How certain is probably?
Covid 19 and the connected world
After reading an article about the effects of the pandemic in Nepal, I got thinking about how we are significantly more connected than we were 100 years ago and even 20 years ago. We're aware of what is happening in our own city, country and continent but also around the rest of the world too. … Continue reading Covid 19 and the connected world
What makes you happy?
How often do you take the time to stop and think about what makes you happy? I don't mean in relation to acheiveing goals, I mean just in life overall. Most of the time we over-estimate what brings us real joy, thinking that we need something grand or something that is difficult to obtain. In … Continue reading What makes you happy?
Ahead of their time
Often the key indicators of someone being ahead of their time is that years later other people are doing what they did with less pushback and other people are gaining more success. Another indicator is if the person were to do what they did 5 years ago today, how would it be received. A few … Continue reading Ahead of their time
Vulnerability and having your needs met
Do you really know what you want? Often we go around telling people what we do want and even what we don't want. Doing so can help you feel like you know and understand yourself because you're able to articulate your needs. What can end up happening is, when the needs you voiced are met, … Continue reading Vulnerability and having your needs met
The disciplined creative
One of the things that I think is severely underestimated is the need for discipline in creative pursuits. We're bombarded with ideas and imagery of the wild artist. The creative that is awoken from slumber with their great idea. The writers block or creative block that results in nothing being produced for days, weeks or … Continue reading The disciplined creative
Caught in the act
Noticing your unhelpful habits as soon as they start to emerge is a skill worth learning. Instead of getting carried away and indulging in behaviour you're likely to regret, stop. Realise what you're doing, realise why and make the conscious choice not too continue. Before you get to that point you might find that you … Continue reading Caught in the act
The Daily Gemm 