I don’t want to make light of this situation. It’s devastating and affecting so many lives and livelihoods. However, if you are someone who has to self-isolate (as many of us are) then here are some ideas to help you keep in good spirits. Read...like a lot!Catch up (on whatever it is that you've fallen… Continue reading Ways to make the most of self-isolation
Careful What You Identify With (podcast)
I've been thinking about how I see myself and the negative things that I have been identifying with. We all create our own reality with the narrative we tell ourselves. So, be careful with what you are identifying with (consciously or not)... Click to play! xx
Self-Isolation (poem)
Somehow Spring has raised its glorious head,and yet the world must watchthrough dirty glass.Trapped - a barrier between usand the new green world outside.I weep. A grand plague has reached itsskeletal black hand to our throats.A virus born from nothing -We were not prepared.We are not prepared.Selfish sisters and brutish brotherstake to the shelves and… Continue reading Self-Isolation (poem)
How to Live By Your Values
I've been sort of out of balance with something I strongly believe in lately: conscious spending. With making my own money again and I think with this new job coming up, I spent wildly. Disclaimer, and in all fairness to myself, I didn't completely go spending blind! I did still ask myself if I really… Continue reading How to Live By Your Values
Endings and Beginnings (podcast)
All things come to an end, but that ending also means a new beginning. We often focus on the negatives with endings and scary beginnings, but there is so much beauty in a fresh start and a prosperous new chapter. With Spring on its way, new beginnings and rebirth are things we should embrace more… Continue reading Endings and Beginnings (podcast)
An Antidote for Negative Emotions
Firstly, all emotions are important, needed and valid. This post is not anti-negative emotions! We need them, as hard as that pill may be to swallow at times. However, when it comes to emotions that we sit in for too long, or don't understand, or can't process properly, here are some ways to feel better… Continue reading An Antidote for Negative Emotions
Always Be Learning (podcast)
I am about to become a learner again (not a student, but a learner). I'm starting a new job, and so I will be in a stage of learning new things, new environments and from new people. And that's okay! Being a beginner can be scary, but learning should be exciting and fun and never… Continue reading Always Be Learning (podcast)
How to Do Things You Don’t Want to Do
That thing that you find hard - you know what it is - try to make it enjoyable! Try to make it seem as pleasurable and good for you as you can... There are things we don't want to do, like studying, exercising, visiting estranged family members, or the like. However, these are usually things… Continue reading How to Do Things You Don’t Want to Do
The Wisdom to Know the Difference (podcast)
“Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” In today's podcast, we're talking about how to gain the wisdom to know the difference between what you should and shouldn't do in life... Click to play! *as mentioned in… Continue reading The Wisdom to Know the Difference (podcast)
Take your own advice
Have you ever given a piece of advice to a friend or loved one and then thought, "damn, that was some good advice"? But think about it, do you actually practice what you preach? The reason I bring this up is because I know we all could do with following our own advice sometimes. My… Continue reading Take your own advice
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