2011 is almost upon us, and if you’re anything like me you’re looking back at the year that’s gone and contemplating the year ahead. I’ve had a very tough and challenging year where I made some drastic life changes, but I don’t regret making these changes and I’m excited about the year ahead. I believe […]
Archives for 2010
Dealing with abuse
I know I’ve been kind of slack lately and I’ve not posted much, but after what I saw today, I knew I had to do something that would possibly help just one more person in this world… I’ve just returned from an amazing trip to Los Angeles (more on that in a later post), and […]
Exercise helps you to feel good about yourself
If you’re feeling down, exercise is great. I find that it’s a great way to vent my frustrations! Not only does exercise help you to feel better, but of course it will also help you to look better, which of course means you will feel better about yourself. So the next time you’re feeling sad, […]
What can you do today to make somebody else smile?
When you suffer from low confidence or self esteem, you may find that you become very self absorbed. You don’t do this on purpose, and much of this attention you give yourself is not positive either! You’re usually putting yourself down, or just feeling bad about various aspects of yourself. So how can you change […]
Boost your confidence – Learn a new skill
Is there sonmething you always wanted to do but never got around to doing? Learning a new skill will bring about a sense of achievement, and will boost your confidence too. Depending on what you would like to learn, you can either sign up for a class, or you could purchase a book on the […]
Domestic violence – What should you NOT do?
I’ve been in a relationship where emotional and verbal abuse was on the menu, and for a long time there was something I was doing that was not helping anybody. I was doing NOTHING. I have had both a friend and family member confide in me about similar situations they are in, and as a […]
Feel the fear and do it anyway
One of the better books I’ve read over the years, and one that provides you with tools and ideas on how to get out there and try something new in your life, is Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, by Susan Jeffers. If you’ve not read this book, then I strongly suggest you get […]
This is Who I Am – Vanessa Amorosi
This song says it all and I really relate to it – listen to the words! It’s been around for a while this song, but I never really took notice of the lyrics, until after I’d attended a public speaking meetup where we had to talk for two minutes about what we were passionate about. […]
Small changes in mindset can create huge changes to your life…
How small changes in mindset can create huge changes to your life… Anybody who knows me also knows that I’ve been on a bit of an emotional rollercoaster ride for some time now since I made the decision to end my second marriage. While I know I have made the right decision, I’ve struggled to […]
What to do if a loved one is involved in a toxic relationship
What to do if a loved one is involved in a toxic relationship There is nothing as difficult as watching somebody you love literally throw their life away over somebody who is no good for them. Their partner might treat them badly, is possibly controlling, and may be manipulating your loved one in such a […]