Things that take a small amount of effort in the short term can end up providing great results long term. And in the moment when we make the choice to give more, it can be easy to question whether or not it's worth it. Things like: Ironing your clothes for the week ahead Making your … Continue reading Making space for what works
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Replicating work life at home
For a lot of people they will have reached a point where they have realised working from home just isn't the same as being in the office. Because it isn't. You might find yourself less focused, less productive and more distracted, especially if you live with other people. And so it might be helpful to … Continue reading Replicating work life at home
Boredom and avoidance
If you think you're bored you might find that there's actually something you're avoiding. So often we find ourselves feeling like we have nothing to do, when in reality we're just putting off what needs to be done. When you don't want to do something, it feels easier to avoid it in favour of something … Continue reading Boredom and avoidance
Who you think you are
For many people if they give it some thought they'll find that a large proportion of their character is based on who they think they are. Often those opinions are made at a young age without any real judgement. Yet you carry them with you into adulthood without even checking to see if your mind … Continue reading Who you think you are
Finding joy in the things we love
I've been writing a little different lately and trying to figure out the best kind of things to share during this time. My aim is to be relevant but whilst still maintaining my usual style and core themes. I've been thinking a lot about science, history, people and fear. From that I've had so many … Continue reading Finding joy in the things we love
Gratitude through challenging times
I start each day with a gratitude practice of listing 10 things I am grateful for. Things are changing quickly and becoming quite difficult in some ways. It can be difficult to keep up with gratitude through challenging times. You might find yourself wondering what exactly there is to be grateful for in a time … Continue reading Gratitude through challenging times
23 things to do if you’re stuck inside
A bunch of things to do for those that are stuck inside for a little while: Declutter your closet Tidy an area of your home that you've been putting off Finish the book you're currently reading Start a new book Phone a friend Have a group video call Watch a new series Work through your … Continue reading 23 things to do if you’re stuck inside
The dreamers curse
As a disclaimer I'd like to say that I've avoided writing this post because I don't believe it's healthy or helpful to identify with being cursed. However, the title does have a nice ring to it so I couldn't resist. The dreamers curse is simply only having the ability to fulfill one half of the … Continue reading The dreamers curse
Unhelpful prevention methods
Only a small percentage of the population wear surgical masks (or any mask in general) on a regular basis. For everyone else it's a new thing being done as a prevention method. But turns out it could be totally useless. In a recent conversation, someone mentioned they'd spotted a person with their mask upside down. … Continue reading Unhelpful prevention methods
What we can learn from working from home
Turns out that the 9-5 isn't as necessary as it once was. With everything going on in the world meetings are becoming emails or being done by video, travel has come to a halt and working from home may become the non-optional office alternative. Despite the unfortunate situation that has caused things to change, I … Continue reading What we can learn from working from home
The Daily Gemm 