Over the past few weeks I've been asking myself the question 'what is this blog about?'.I've been thinking about the topics I share most often and how that can be encapsulated into a few words, a clear answer to my question. Over the past few months I've been in a personal development, problem solving, self-help … Continue reading Introspection and extrospection
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What to do when you feel like you don’t have enough time?
I think this happens to us all from time to time. Stress and anxiety can result in time 'speeding up'. You spend so much time feeling overwhelmed that by the time you go to take action, it already feels like it's too late. And so you go back to feeling overwhelmed again and the cycle … Continue reading What to do when you feel like you don’t have enough time?
How to work through difficult feelings
When you're going difficult feelings (or feelings that feel difficult), it's vital to know what you need in order ton help yourself. As a teenager, I had no clue and so would just end up overwhelmed with days spent mulling over moments that weren't important in the grand scheme. Although i used to journal, it … Continue reading How to work through difficult feelings
Figure out what you need
Through periods of overwhelm it's easy to feel lost and stuck. When there are 101 problems finding a solution can be challenging. Often, the best place to start is by figuring out what you need in the moment. Finish the sentence: When I feel anxious in a crowded place, I need... Perhaps you're in a … Continue reading Figure out what you need
5 simple ways to improve your blog
Create cohesive content You don't have to write about a single topic but you don't want your posst to feel like they belong to 5 different blogs. Post consistently It could be daily, weekly or monthly posts. Find a schdule that works for you and then stick to it. Find your audience You might use … Continue reading 5 simple ways to improve your blog
How to overcome being ignored
Some things are worth waiting for but sometimes you're better off just calling it quits and moving on to something else. Just because you can wait, doesnt mean that you should. What do you do when you're speaking and nobody is listening? Do you speak louder and hope that people start to pay attention, do … Continue reading How to overcome being ignored
3 daily blogging writing routines
A few ideas for writing routines for those that blog everyday. Write a full post on your commute to and from work If you work 9-5 this gives you the opportunity to write 10 posts within 5 days and then at the weekend you don't have to write at all. Getting into the routine of … Continue reading 3 daily blogging writing routines
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
How to be a better listener
Don't offer adviceDon't offer advice until the person asks for it. People often make the assumption that when someone is talking about an issue they want to be told what to do. However, many times a person just wants to express themselves and feel heard. Show that your engaged verballyMuttering a generic hmmm, every now … Continue reading How to be a better listener
3 simple things to do for when you feel overwhelmed
If only it was as easy as 1, 2, 3! Something for you to refer back to when you need it. Write down how you feel. Write until you have nothing left to write. Write without trying to be perfect, let it be messy and make no sense. The important part is getting it all … Continue reading 3 simple things to do for when you feel overwhelmed
The Daily Gemm 