Little did I know when I started this blog a year ago, that I would be entering into one of the toughest periods of my life. A depression so tough that I didn’t even see it coming. I was unaware…
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DEPRESSION // #DiffAbility.
#DiffAbility. What is it? I’m loving this new phrase. Inspired by a quote I saw last week. We are no longer in possession of a disability. But instead have a different-ability. It’s #DiffAbility. Having mental health illness or any disability…
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DEPRESSION // Getting through. Your way.
How do you get through clinical depression on a daily basis? I ask myself this question daily. Certainly when close friends and family ask me “how can you tolerate the mental pain all the time? “The answer is – I…
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RESOLUTIONS // A new year
This time of year is intrinsically associated with a fresh start. It is a time where many of us look to make changes to our lifestyle choices, our self care, our negative habits, basically ourselves. What worries me about this…
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THOUGHTFUL SPOT // The good stuff stays.
I read an incredible article this week that filled my heart with hope and peace. Paulo Coelho is a world renowned author, philosopher and spiritual leader. I’ve read many of his books and they always strike a chord and leave me…
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THOUGHTFUL SPOT // Staying positive. Just, believe.
I don’t know about you, but I had plans. Life plans. When I was a teenager I dreamed of a career as a business woman. I had no doubt that it would happen. I had the brains, the personality and…
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DEPRESSION // Dear Depression,
Dear depression, Now, I know we are old friends. We go back a long way, you and I. But it’s not the kind of friendship I want to encourage. You’re not the kind of friend I want in my life.…
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THOUGHTFUL SPOT // Baby steps.
By nature I do not take baby steps. Ever. I take leaping, huge, desperate steps, in an effort to get better quicker. But. I tell you now. It does NOT work. There are so many words of wisdom, passed down…
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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // How to stop worrying what others think Of you.
Worrying what others think of us, is a global epidemic. It’s human nature to have consideration of others opinions. We are born that way. But if the balance sways to continuous worry, that is unwarranted, then the balance is off…