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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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Instagram shoutout #keeptalkingMH

by Girl // August 17, 2017 // 8 Comments
SHOUTOUT TIME! I’ve received a few requests for shoutouts and mentions. So I decided to do a post where you can comment and tag yourself or anyone you’d like to share with the world. Anyone who’s a survivor (of any... Continue reading →
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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 →
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I need me some positive energy!

by Girl // March 21, 2017 // 8 Comments
I’m in need of positive energy Needing myself some positive energy. During last week’s CoDA meeting, the reading was about Positive Energy. Negative Energy Negative Energy to me is like a storm with thunder and lighting and simply snowballs and can... 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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Am I experiencing hypersomnia?

by Girl // March 10, 2017 // 11 Comments
Is this hypersomnia? This is a shout out to everyone who suffers from hypersomnia like me. (Or, at least I think this is what it is.) It happens to me from time to time. And it happened to me today!... Continue reading →
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Happy International Women’s Day 2017

by Girl // March 9, 2017 // 1 Comment
Happy International Women’s Day Happy International Women’s Day to all ye womenfolk who are strong (stronger than you know), determined, loving, forgiving, peace-seeking, the uplifters, warriors in your own right, nurturers, healers, beacons for the world… Also including everyone who... 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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Make good self care choices for yourself

by Girl // March 3, 2017 // 9 Comments
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.  ... Continue reading →
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Do you procrastinate like I do?

by Girl // March 2, 2017 // 25 Comments
Why do I have a procrastination problem? Do you procrastinate like I do? Currently there are things waiting for me to do… Like to open bills, pay bills, open government letters, buy my supplements, reply emails (both work and personal),... Continue reading →
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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 →
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It’s Gonna Be A Bright, Bright Sun-Shiny Day

by Girl // February 18, 2017 // 13 Comments
Good moods are seriously underrated?. 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 →
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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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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 →
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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 →
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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 →
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Happy Chinese New Year

by Girl // January 29, 2017 // 6 Comments
Happy Chinese New Year To all who celebrate, wishing you a Happy Chinese or Lunar New Year! To give you some insight – mine is an anonymous account after all – I’m of Chinese descent. Some people refer to us... 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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Peace • Serenity • Freedom — what do you seek in life?

by Girl // January 23, 2017 // 6 Comments
Peace • Serenity • Freedom I hear these words being used interchangeably by my CoDA mates. I guess that’s what we are all seeking at the end of the day. Inner peace that isn’t shaken by external chaos. Serenity and... Continue reading →

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