The internet and social media in particular can get very overwhelming. There's always something new to see. Trying to keep up with it all can be stressful. Instead of just knowing about the lives and thoughts of your close friends and family, you now have an insight into the lives of millions of other people. … Continue reading Knowing when to disconnect
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The possibility of everything
We've all heard the phrases like the grass is greener or the popular song Somewhere over the rainbow. There is often a feeling of desire for the things you don't have and the places you think you'd rather be. Sometimes, you simply desire to obtain the things you know you'll get eventually but you don't … Continue reading The possibility of everything
Enjoy the moment
If you're someone that writes you might find that you rarely allow yourself to just be in the moment. The most wonderful thing could be happening but your mind is already looking back on it or thinking about how best to capture it. Instead of just being in the moment, you're observing it so that … Continue reading Enjoy the moment
How it feels when it finally happens
When you've spent weeks, months or year working towards something it might feel strange when it finally happens. The thing is often when we want something as much as we think about getting it, we don't truly consider how it will actually feel. Of course you'll be happy but our thought process doesn't always go … Continue reading How it feels when it finally happens
Changing your mind
When you're vocal about your beliefs and the things you want to do in your life, it can be difficult when you change your mind. If you openly displayed yourself to the world in a particular way, major change (especially if it contradicts with your existing aims) will come with judgement. It will come from … Continue reading Changing your mind
Everyday is like yesterday
When you think about the days that have passed and the days that are to come, does it all roll into one? Does today feel like yesterday? Will tomorrow be different to today? Sometimes, without you even realising you'll find your life has become a blur of sameness. You do the same thing each day … Continue reading Everyday is like yesterday
If it doesn’t work out
We're often brought up to believe that risk is a bad thing. But the truth is it depends on the risk. Packing up and moving to a new city could be considered risky but it's not a bad thing. On the flipside, gambling away your savings hoping to hit the big time is risky and … Continue reading If it doesn’t work out
Think more, think less
The idea of always saying the first thing that comes to mind is great in some ways. However, it doesn't work well in every situation. If you're someone that excessively analyses everything you say before you say it, practicing to say what comes to mind could be a great way to combat your anxieties. But … Continue reading Think more, think less
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
Marathons and sprints
At some point in your life you'll be faced with the decision of taking a break or keep pushing on. When you're running a marathon you know from the beginning that you have to pace yourself for the long haul. But often we live our lives like it's a sprint. We want the end goal … Continue reading Marathons and sprints
The Daily Gemm 