We often go around with this idea in our heads of the way that things should be, in some ways it's a good thing. When you know what you want you're much less likely to let life pass you by. On the other hand when you're so fixated on the way that things should be … Continue reading The way that things should be
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Justifying rest
When you feel like you need to escape or getaway it often has nothing to do with your surroundings. Although you may find yourself wanting to book a trip or get a change of scenery in many cases it's actually your mind that needs a rest. You might think you need a holiday when in … Continue reading Justifying rest
What do you want?
A seemingly simple four word question that is often almost impossible to answer. Even when you know what you want you're likely to find yourself making excuses for why it's not possible for you or how it's just a daydream. But also I think it's difficult to admit what you truly want when you know … Continue reading What do you want?
A taste of normality
Right now a lot of people are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the slow return to normalcy. Granted it'll be a long time until things are back to how they were but as they say 'slow progress is better than no progress'. This normality will be positive for some … Continue reading A taste of normality
Improving average
Would you rather do something average and deliver it on time or to a high standard and late? Many people get caught up in wanting everything to be perfect. It can get to the point where it's difficult to hand in the completed work because that means letting go. Now the work is in someone … Continue reading Improving average
Little wins
As much as it's great to archeive something big, some days it just doesn't happen. Some days are slower, you feel a little lost or perhaps you're not sure where to begin. At the end of it you might feel like your day has been wasted or that you should have done more. You might … Continue reading Little wins
Value and oversharing online
In the age of social media it's easy to overshare. You can go from sharing behind the scenes of your business, hobby or creative work to showing people what you ate for breakfast, how you ruined your manicure and asking for suggestions for your new hair colour. For some people, it works, they like sharing … Continue reading Value and oversharing online
The importance of a working from home routine
I believe that a new way of working requires a new routine. Up until the past couple of months most people that worked 9-5 office jobs spent most of their days in the office. However, that has now changed we are (pretty much) all working from home. One of the things that many have overlooked … Continue reading The importance of a working from home routine
Breaking up the day
If you''re working on a laptop from 9-5 and spend your evenings scrolling social media, watching youtube and binging the latest fantasy thriller series, you'll have spent most of your day staring at a screen. You aren't going out to restaurants, going for drinks, visiting museums, catching up with friends in a local cafe or … Continue reading Breaking up the day
What will you run to?
This time inside is no doubt forcing you to step away from somethings you'd rather run towards. But there's probably a few things you have space from right now that you don't want back in your life. It could be a job, people you spend time with or the places you used to go. Being … Continue reading What will you run to?
The Daily Gemm 