Don’t underestimate the power of the Universe

by Girl // April 3, 2017 // 5 Comments

Reporting back on the roach issue… 1. The Universe heard my cry The building management replied my email pretty quickly. I’m glad they seem to be taking me seriously. They apparently contacted the neighbour�next door (who owns the vacant unit,... Continue reading →

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 →

Today’s Miracle � Etsy

by Girl // March 10, 2017 // 7 Comments

Today’s Miracle�� Etsy Today’s miracle comes in the form of an Etsy buyer receiving my magnet a month late, but nonetheless it showed up! She previously requested for a refund, which is entirely understandable and reasonable. I issued it to... Continue reading →

You Are Doing The Best You Can

by Girl // February 17, 2017 // 12 Comments

You are doing the best you can This week I felt lost and yesterday it was mostly apathy and disinterest. I was concerned – is this my Depression acting up? Being encouraged by my Etsy shop, I’m trying to start... Continue reading →

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2017 New Year’s resolutions: Healthy Heart, Mind, Body & Spirit

by Girl // February 2, 2017 // 11 Comments

Here’s to better Health in the new year While on my mental health recovery journey, I’ve come to know the saying that “Mental health is as important as physical health”. This was illuminating to me. And I fully agree! As... Continue reading →

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 →

Hug yourself today

by Girl // January 9, 2017 // 10 Comments

Hug yourself today My sister got married on Sat 7 Jan. I was sleep deprived in preparation for the day. After the entire do that night, without showering, I crashed on the couch. I woke up at 6am to see... Continue reading →

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 →

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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Stick some affirmation quotes on your fridge today!

by Girl // November 20, 2016 // 39 Comments

UPDATE: Shop my quote magnets for mental health right here! The tribe has spoken. The 10 most-Liked designs are out! I’m referring to my�affirmation quotes magnet project 🙂 (Scroll down to see which they are.) What is my affirmation quote... Continue reading →

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