It's easy to be grateful when things are going your way. But when times are uncertain and life has thrown a spanner in the works gratitude often becomes a little more challenging. Suddenly the most prominent things are the bad stuff and you're not thankful for your life being turned upside down. In these times … Continue reading Things to be grateful for
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Uncharted territory
It's easy to stick with what you know especially when it works. But sometimes it's good to try something new, explore uncharted territory. Not just because what you're used to isn't working but because there's is so much out there. Trying new things help broaden your perspective. Plus, how can you talk about how great … Continue reading Uncharted territory
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
Looking back from a place of lack
It's more than just comfort and familiarity but it's both of those things too. When you move on from something and you haven't reached the place you moved on to, it's totally normal to look back at what you left or let go of. And when you're in a place of limbo, perhaps feeling a … Continue reading Looking back from a place of lack
Committing to the wrong thing
What do you do when you think you've made a mistake? In times of great uncertainty it's not surprising that people look to something safe to cling and commit to. And so we end up playing it safe. Getting a good job and settling down because it's easier to follow the rules than it is … Continue reading Committing to the wrong thing
Dream a new dream
Remaining open to the uncertainty of life has many benefits but a reduction in stress and anxiety are definitely ones worth making a note of. And so when life doesn't go to plan it's okay to embrace uncertainty and dream a new dream. It's much easier to go with the flow of life than to … Continue reading Dream a new dream
An alternative to seeking reassurance
It was either Seth Godin or Simon Sinek that once said that you shouldn’t seek reassurance because it’s something you can never have enough of. I don’t think I fully understood the statement until I observed it in others and in myself. Reassurance creates a temporary fence of stability that lets you know things are … Continue reading An alternative to seeking reassurance
The Daily Gemm 