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What is Yoga all about… to me

by Girl // October 4, 2017 // 2 Comments
All about Yoga When I first started going for Yoga classes a few years ago, I was a total newbie and thought that Yoga would be nice to try out, since I’m bad with sports in general and gyms intimidate... Continue reading →
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The heart of gratitude: My “I am thankful” list

by Girl // August 17, 2017 // 11 Comments
The heart of gratitude My “I am thankful” list Today, I’m thankful that: I got 2 blog posts (here and here) done yesterday (never happened before), albeit overdue. You can take a look, it’s about ADHD. I’ve a roof over... Continue reading →
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Me & (what I think is) my ADHD

by Girl // July 14, 2017 // No Comments
Do I have ADHD? “Do I have ADHD?” is a question I’ve asked myself (and the internet) over and over for years. Since I found out ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) was a thing, and looking at the list of symptoms... Continue reading →
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The benefits of trying something new

by Girl // March 31, 2017 // 32 Comments
If you’re someone who feels stuck in your comfort zone, or considering to explore what else is “out there”; if you’re looking for the benefits of trying something new, you’ve come to the right place… Continue reading →
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The last person who should judge me… is me

by Girl // March 14, 2017 // 8 Comments
The last person who should judge me… is me This phrase came to mind as I was on the bus home. I was self-blaming again, about not having done enough (for work). I am usually my own harshest critic (used... Continue reading →
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Do you take things too seriously?

by Girl // March 8, 2017 // 7 Comments
Why do I take things so seriously I don’t know about you, but I take things way too seriously sometimes (actually, a lot of the time). For example… the mobile games I play and also the TV shows I watch. Mobile games... Continue reading →
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Reflections: The Language of Letting Go – Feeling unhappy at work

by Girl // March 2, 2017 // 19 Comments
This is a new weekly series of reflections regarding the day’s meditation in The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie that is read aloud at the CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA) meetings I attend. MAR 2 Meditation: From The Language of... Continue reading →
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Reflections: The Language of Letting Go – Strength

by Girl // February 23, 2017 // 20 Comments
This is a new weekly series of reflections regarding the day’s meditation in The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie that is read aloud at the CoDependents Anonymous (CoDA) meetings I attend weekly. FEB 23 Meditation: From The Language of Letting... Continue reading →
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Reflections: The Language of Letting Go – Detachment

by Girl // February 16, 2017 // 13 Comments
I decided to start this as a means of discipline, structure and healthy routine for myself, as well as to establish a regular column for my readers. FEB 16 Meditation: From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie Detachment The... Continue reading →
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Do you practice selective perception — vision and hearing?

by Girl // February 10, 2017 // 5 Comments
I posted a while back on how we see others as we are. I realise I also subconsciously practice selective vision and hearing. Do you also practice selective “seeing” and hearing? Over Chinese New Year, I asked my dad out... Continue reading →
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2016 look back: 7 ways I’ve grown as a person

by Girl // February 1, 2017 // 10 Comments
2016 was a year of personal growth I looked back on the year as best as I could and found 7 ways I’ve grown as a person. I’ve never done this before. Like in my post on my first CoDA birthday,... Continue reading →
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? You See Others As You See Yourself ?

by Girl // January 27, 2017 // 4 Comments
? You see others as you see yourself ? Sometimes this phrase is said: You see others as you are. What this quote means is that we typically see others based on our own personal histories, our knowledge of the... Continue reading →
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Trust the timing of your life

by Girl // January 22, 2017 // 10 Comments
Trust The Timing Of Your Life I first encountered this quote in recovery. In Codependency literature, we are told that we are exactly where we need to be in our recovery. To trust the pace of what is unfolding, never... Continue reading →
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Whispers of my heart — what my heart desires

by Girl // January 11, 2017 // 5 Comments
Whispers of my heart I talked to my old friend S a few days ago, and these words still linger and loom: “I know you want to be close to your sister…” I didn’t pay much attention to it at first.... Continue reading →
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We are not responsible for someone else’s feelings

by Girl // December 30, 2016 // 11 Comments
We are not responsible for someone else’s feelings I finally sent my soon-to-be brother-in-law a text telling him how I feel toward his behaviour and attitude toward me. I composed it carefully, ensuring that I used “I” statements and did... Continue reading →
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The Universe provides

by Girl // December 28, 2016 // 9 Comments
The Universe provides One of my fave mantras that I hope I’ll continue posting about in 2017. Tonight, for my “day job”, I met someone who is a referral of a friend’s friend. She became a client, just like that. It... Continue reading →
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What I’ve learned at Codependents Anonymous in a year

by Girl // December 18, 2016 // 27 Comments
I celebrated my first year in Codependents Anonymous At Codependents Anonymous (CoDA) meetings, ”CoDA birthdays” are celebrated and marked with chips. I really like the message on each one: To Thine Own Self Be True. I celebrated my one year with CoDA in... Continue reading →
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I need this space as much as it needs me

by Girl // November 1, 2016 // 2 Comments
I miss this space It’s been too long since I stopped writing here. This space is my home on the web. My various Social Media channels are like my arms; they radiate outward but also lead back here. For thought... Continue reading →
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How to overcome extreme fear of your dentist – reflections in the dentist’s chair

by Girl // August 6, 2016 // 2 Comments
I know there are people who have an extreme fear of their dentist. This post will help anyone who wants to overcome their fear of their dentist. Or at least understand the fear. I had two fillings done, so nothing... Continue reading →
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My hiatus – back to Blog plus CoDA 14 Day

by Girl // July 16, 2016 // 8 Comments
I’M BACKKKK…..! I’ve not been on the blog for some time. I’ve also been stalling my CoDA 14 Day program. Blog halt… I’ve gotten overwhelmed juggling my day job and maintaining my blog. I was on the blog a lot, and... Continue reading →

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