It’s OK to take care of yourself So it’s perfectly alright to say “I’ll think about this tomorrow”… …and go to bed!!! This post is about boundaries, self care, priorities, permission to rest, making good choices for myself. Lights out. ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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This simple dictionary contains words to do with the field of Psychology which I’ve come to know during my time in therapy. I will also include certain keywords or jargon of sorts. The list will grow as I learn new words and...
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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...
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There was a “25 random facts” trend a while back. I thought it’d be nice and fun to put together a “25 random facts about me” to share more about myself, given that I blog anonymously and all. But like...
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#MentalHealthAwareness Month The month of May is Mental Health Month or Mental Health Awareness Month in the States. It has been observed since 1949. (source) There is an annual theme, and this year, it is “Risky Business”. It is to educate...
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Every April 22 is Earth Day. How are you observing Earth Day today? It was first celebrated in 1970. Earth Day is held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Events are coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Keep on keeping on I was introduced to this phrase by my group therapy mate, A. It’s from a Bob Dylan song. Whenever she signs off her emails with it, this is my way of knowing that she cares. We’ve...
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My magnets make great gifts for either yourself or a friend, family, colleague, anyone you care about! Even your teacher, neighbour, nanny, pet sitter… you name it 🙂 Anyone could do with positive, uplifting quotes that are meaningful and can...
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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...
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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...
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I wrote a book review by my therapist, Steve Hauptman, some time ago. I was thinking it would be good to introduce the man behind Monkeytraps: Why Everybody Tries to Control Everything and How We Can Stop. 🙂 Below is...
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You know when you come across “letting go of the past” quotes? And you see something in the likes of: Letting Go of Things That No Longer Serve You? I went for my 3rd session of art therapy. And this is...
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