And sometimes the best thing is to say nothing at all. Because if someone isn't willing to listen but is willing to argue and disagree you're probably wasting your time and energy. But other times the reason to say nothing is because you can't quite find the words. You're talking in phrases, stumbling over words … Continue reading In a ‘say nothing’ kinda mood
Tag: thoughts
Here’s an idea
I've been thinking about trying something new. The idea of a podcast appeals to me for various reasons, one of which is that it'll help me to use my voice more and give me a space to speak about things I don't usually talk about. And it reminds me about why I started blogging in … Continue reading Here’s an idea
The push-back
Because every action has an equal and opposite reaction. I've been using the term push-back for a while. I use it to refer to how we react to negative/un-ideal circumstances. But not any reaction just the specific ones often done when our emotions are heightened and we're angry or frustrated. Imagine you're a kid and … Continue reading The push-back
What’s the use in making plans
It always feels good to start projects and make plans (at least it does for me anyway). But what's the use in making plans if you don't follow through. That really good idea you have could actually be something in the physical reality if you're willing to bring it to life. To want and do … Continue reading What’s the use in making plans
Stop complaining and do something
Everybody complains every now and then but if that's all you do people will soon get bored. When you complain, you're identifying a problem and so the next step is finding the solution. Everyone goes through stages of wanting to change an element of their life but if you're not willing to do anything about … Continue reading Stop complaining and do something
Don’t be so quick to judge
You can meet or come across someone and immediately assume this persons whole life. Then from the minute they open they’re mouth you’re deciding whether or not what they say aligns with or contradicts your initial assumptions but you’re still not giving the person a chance. But then life sets things up in a way … Continue reading Don’t be so quick to judge
The uncomfortable feeling of choosing Plan B
But why not give it a go, after all its there for a reason. Human beings are creatures of habit and it's fascinating to delve into how deep this characteristic runs and how it can impact our lives. If you're used to going with plan A and you aren't getting your desired results it might … Continue reading The uncomfortable feeling of choosing Plan B
Posting daily isn’t a strategy
For some the idea of posting daily might be a strategy to make the numbers go up. For me, posting daily isn't a strategy it's a personal practice. I like knowing that I can do it because 2 years ago I'd have declared it almost impossible for me. I actually think that it's easier to … Continue reading Posting daily isn’t a strategy
Tending to the dream
An important step in achieving the dream life is tending to it. Its like with gardening, you need to do more than just plant seeds. You need to space them the right distance apart, water them or maybe give them something to grow against. A dream you do nothing with is likely to just remain … Continue reading Tending to the dream
Criticism and feedback
Which one is worth more? Often feedback is something you ask for whereas criticism is something you get given. And so there is the idea that criticism is always negative and feedback is useful which in some ways I think is true. I think that both are worth something if they're specific and can be … Continue reading Criticism and feedback
The Daily Gemm 