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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3 easy ways to save the Earth – #EarthDay

by Girl // April 22, 2017 // 7 Comments

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... 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 →

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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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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 →

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 →

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 →

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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Be yourself, everyone else is already taken

by Girl // January 18, 2017 // 7 Comments

Have you heard of the “Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken” quote? Being “me” vs the ideal daughter and sister I realised that being authentic, being myself and not trying to conform to society’s or other people’s standards also includes not... Continue reading →

Don’t Mistake Your Strength For A Weakness

by Girl // January 9, 2017 // 3 Comments

Don’t Mistake Your Strength For A Weakness Yesterday when talking to my old friend, something he said, that I didn’t acknowledge, was him affirming me that I’m taking action to change things. He shared that it took him 20 years... 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 →

I love my body

by Girl // January 6, 2017 // 12 Comments

I love my body Today was the first CoDA meeting of 2017. During the time for open sharing, while listening to other members share, I was looking down at myself. And this thought flashed across my mind – I LOVE... Continue reading →

Fear of rejection: It’s not me, it’s them

by Girl // July 8, 2016 // No Comments

on Instagram: http://ift.tt/1UuxLCO Epiphany: I realise my mortal fear of rejection by anyone comes from the years of being around my overly critical mother. I never felt accepted by the closest people in my life. So I fought back a... Continue reading →

CoDA 14 Day Program: Day 1 and 2

by Girl // June 4, 2016 // 1 Comment

This is a long, long overdue post. I started my CoDA (CoDependents Anonymous) 14 Day program with my CoDA friend, AT, who agreed to be my sponsor. You may read about what the 14 Day program is and my decision... Continue reading →

“You’re all you’ve got” — Lady Gaga

by Girl // February 11, 2016 // No Comments

Accidental wisdom from Lady Gaga? At 1:34min into the video, she says: “Love yourself. Love who you are. You’re all you’ve got.” Really love the message. Super random find on YouTube 🙂 Well, gotta listen to Mother Monster! 😉 Continue reading →

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