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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 →

It’s not the end (of the world), if…

by Girl // February 20, 2017 // 17 Comments

Again, I’m facing my natural instinct to feel it’s all hopeless, everything is useless, I’m worthless… It’s not the end (of the world), if… someone hasn’t replied my email I missed a deadline I seem all over the place, and... Continue reading →

It’s Gonna Be A Bright, Bright Sun-Shiny Day

by Girl // February 18, 2017 // 13 Comments

Good moods are seriously underrated️. It’s really rare I feel a general positive mood, am pumped and ready to go. And no it’s not a temporary high, it’s a steady, level good-mood. I woke up at 1pm, which isn’t too... 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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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 →

Happy Hearts Day

by Girl // February 15, 2017 // 22 Comments

Happy Hearts Day That’s my way of saying Happy Valentines, and Happy Singles Awareness Day. Borrowing the lyrics from Kermit the Frog’s “Rainbow Connection” (who doesn’t love that song!)… I just wanted to give a shout out to every single... 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 →

Celebrate Friendship Month this Feb with these ideas

by Girl // February 7, 2017 // 8 Comments

February is International Friendship Month Though it may not be widely known, but what better month to celebrate love between friends than in the month of Love itself? I mean, Valentines doesn’t have to be exclusively celebrated between lovers. I know Amy... Continue reading →

Listening to your body is a form of Self-Love

by Girl // February 6, 2017 // 20 Comments

When you’re tired, sleep. When you’re hungry, eat. When you need to pee, go. My therapist told me that once. He said: it’s that simple. He said we have an “animal body”, and it has needs! I have trouble listening... Continue reading →

Don’t Take Things For Granted

by Girl // February 4, 2017 // 3 Comments

Don’t take things for granted Our bathroom pipes are entirely clogged. I’ve tried using various methods to clear the the blockage, but I wish I knew where the problem is exactly. I thought we could wait it out since the... Continue reading →

For lovers and friends – BEST Valentine gifts @ 30% off!

by Girl // February 3, 2017 // 108 Comments

Want the best Valentine gifts? February is the month of both Love and Friendship! To celebrate, all my motivational quote magnets are going at 30% off! Use coupon code GIT30 at check out. I think my quote magnets make great... 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 →

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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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