What’s your top tip to be successful in life? If I’d only been her – which I am now! I didn’t have either of those and talent wasn’t enough without them. Every time someone was spiteful to me, as people tend to be if you put your head above the parapet, I backed off. IContinueContinue reading “Self Confidence and Respect”
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Needle/Haystack
What’s a book, movie, or TV show that you wish you could experience again for the first time? I truly have no idea, ask someone younger 🤣. Iconic moments Television-wise it would be the first Star Trek series. So many firsts, and a completely original idea. We’d never seen anything like it. Book- wise thereContinueContinue reading “Needle/Haystack”
They Limit It
What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? People laugh at those who determinedly pursue happiness. Say it’s not possible to be happy all the time which is true. However, if life isn’t hurling curve balls at you then why not aim to be as happy as you can? We know stress makes people mentallyContinueContinue reading “They Limit It”
Silence inside and Out
If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be and why? Go placidly amidst the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silenceThe Desiderata This would be almost perfect. Just a few cats with me. Maybe a dog. I’ve never blended well with people. I have close friends goingContinueContinue reading “Silence inside and Out”
Voice of the Heart: Let it Speak
It’s no good living from the heart if you’re not going to speak from the heart. Speaking out can be scary, especially if you don’t normally speak up for yourself, but there is no point knowing what you want and don’t want, knowing what you can and can’t tolerate, if you feel unable to sayContinueContinue reading “Voice of the Heart: Let it Speak”
Coping
What is one way you have grown this year? I’m facing down my biggest fear, it’s not easy but I’m amazed what I am coping with. The upside to this is that I’m doing more than I’ve done in a long time. I’m having days where I feel motivated for the first time in years.ContinueContinue reading “Coping”
Voice of the Heart: No Showing Off
When you try to live from the heart, from a place of love and compassion,you are often wrongly perceived as weak. A person centred in their heart is often calm and comfortable within, they don’t need to show off, shout louder, demand attention, or create a drama in order to be heard. They simply don’tContinueContinue reading “Voice of the Heart: No Showing Off”
Stand Alone
What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self? This is the real me – and who she should be This is who I would want her to be. Strutting her own style, quietly confident in who she is, walking her own path. Quite happy alone. I would tell her to always beContinueContinue reading “Stand Alone”
For Whom?
Write your guide to setting healthy boundaries in relationships. I’ve never thought about this so I’m going to work through it. I hear that boundaries are healthy, but as a child you can’t set them with your parents and elders. As such it’s important that parents set boundaries of their behaviour to protect their children.ContinueContinue reading “For Whom?”
Negative Nelly
Do you think humans will ever colonize Mars? What would life there actually look like? I don’t know why they would, I thought it was quite inhospitable for us. However, I guess at some point, having wrecked this planet, we will have to seek other places to live, in large domes with fake fresh air.ContinueContinue reading “Negative Nelly”