Each person we meet, every connection we form, leaves an indelible mark, teaching us lessons about love, life, resilience, and the wants of the human heart. Our past relationships, whether sweet or bitter, long-lasting or fleeting, are invaluable chapters in the story of who we are becoming. Let me share the rest of my personal lessons learned from past relationships. Check out Part 1 of the lessons to read my lessons learned from past relationships 1-5. ...
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[soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/rise-and-thrive-women/feminine-vs-masculine-energy-the-powerful-differences?si=a492b9a1e00249a8a4c6865778423e7a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing" params="color=ed806f&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Yin and Yang, or feminine and masculine energy, is all around. The universe is filled with energy, constantly striving for balance. Within each of us, exists a mix of feminine and masculine energies, both men and women. But what do these energies mean, and how do they differ? And which one should be dominant for me? Let’s explore feminine vs masculine energy and how to increase your feminine energy in this post. Yin and Yang Originating from ancient Chinese philosophy, Yin and Yang represent the dual forces that are fundamental to the universe. Yin symbolises the receptive, nurturing, and feminine energy, associated with darkness, passivity, receiving and intuition. Yang, on the other hand, represents the active, assertive, and...
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Each person we meet, every connection we form, leaves an indelible mark, teaching us lessons about love, life, resilience, and the wants of the human heart. Our past relationships, whether sweet or bitter, long-lasting or fleeting, are invaluable chapters in the story of who we are becoming. Let me share my personal lessons I learned from my past relationships. Stay tuned for the next week’s 5 more lessons in part 2. The Single Lady Reminders List Right after my last break up, I wrote two lists: a list of non-negotiables in my future partner (including what I don’t want from the lessons I just learned) and a list of reminders for myself for when I’m in a relationship again. To not let myself get...
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What is your best friend like? Supportive? Fun? Always there for you? Understanding? I bet all of these qualities and more. You’d never judge and put her down when she’s feeling low. Now, imagine how incredible it would be to extend the same compassion to yourself! Here are some examples and signs you’re your own best friend. Benefits of Being Your Own Best Friend Working in your own interest reaps tremendous awards. It’s how you nurture self love. But what is self love? To me it’s a verb. It’s a series of actions that enhance well-being, foster inner calm and increase my self-perceived value. It involves creating a sense of being pampered and cared for. It’s me safeguarding my boundaries, and being present...
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In this season of change in nature, we can transform ourselves too. While others are asleep, wrapped up in an autumn wave of drowsiness and Netflix with a cup of cocoa, we are a few steps ahead of everyone else with these best habits to start by 2025! Let’s introduce new routines into our lives this autumn, rather than waiting for the turn of the year! Are you up for a challenge? ? Free Printables For New Routines Free Customisable Morning and Evening Routine printables available! Just like these below with my personal routine - but for you to fill with yours! You'll also get access to Canva templates to personalise and print your routine. Introduce your best habits to start before 2025...
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by Gary D Chapman A renowned author, speaker, and counsellor known for his best-selling book "The Five Love Languages," which explores how understanding and expressing love in different ways can transform relationships. "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman is a transformative relationship guide that explores the concept that individuals express and receive love in distinct ways. Chapman identifies five primary love languages: Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. According to Chapman, people have a predominant love language through which they feel most loved and appreciated. Through understanding these languages is essential for building and maintaining strong and fulfilling relationships. The book delves into each love language, explaining how individuals with different preferences might perceive gestures...
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Challenges will always happen to you. This is what life is – ups and downs, grieve and joy, good times and bad times. But in all life’s suffering, we can then appreciate what we have better and we become resilient. In this blog post I will show you why hardships are a powerful catalyst for positive things in your life through the benefits of post-traumatic growth. Personal Growth Stasis Personal growth stasis means when someone stops growing or changing. This happens when a person becomes too comfortable and doesn't want to try new things. It's like being stuck and not moving forward. People might feel bored and not happy because they're not learning or doing new stuff. When someone is in a personal...
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[soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/rise-and-thrive-women/meaning-of-acting-out-of-love?si=a492b9a1e00249a8a4c6865778423e7a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing" params="color=ed806f&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] “Fear makes strangers of people who would be friends”. It’s a quote by Shirley MacLaine and I find it very true. If you ever found yourself acting in a way that even you cannot recognise while in a relationship, it’s most likely because you were acting from the position of fear. Acting out of love has meaning, so let's find out about it and its counterpart – acting out of fear and how to act from the position of love instead. Acting Out of Love – Meaning You have probably heard of people doing things for love and out of love, but this isn’t quite what we’re talking about here. When we take action based on...
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We live in a society that rewards deeply self-centred, outgoing, extraverted, result-driven attributes. Besides, we are reproached for exhibiting a touch more self-care and setting our boundaries as if such conduct is a bad thing. However, I argue that self-love is your personal pathway to a peaceful and happy life, so let’s dive into the topic of how self love changes your life. What is Self Love? It took me years to develop good self love, but now I consider it one of the most important things I’ve ever done for myself. I hope I can show how self love changes your life and inspire you to feel similarly about yourself, too, because I know how it helps and empowers me personally! Many...
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There are no inherently bad emotions. Everyone experiences emotions that society labels as negative, but one thing I fail to understand is why we are criticising them and trying to push them into the dark box of things we wish didn’t exist. Are negative emotions truly bad? Let’s find out more about it. Emotional Education In The Early Years When you were feeling sad as a child, did your parents ever ask you why that is and what emotions you were experiencing? If your answer is yes, you are very fortunate and possibly one happy adult now. Sadly, most parents don’t ask or assist their children in processing and understanding their emotions. Instead, what we usually hear is “stop being sad” or...
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