At times, we find ourselves caught in a spiral of negativity, where all we envisage are negative scenarios unfolding. Trusting your intuition and believing in a positive outcome becomes really challenging with this mindset. I aim to demonstrate how you can combat this day by day, cultivate a fresh mindset and learn how to trust yourself again. ...
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In a world where we’re constantly expected to perform, pursue careers, manage families, cultivate hobbies, explore side hustles and please everyone simultaneously, there isn’t much space for ‘me time’. We’ve normalised the idea of hustling and made rest a reward, rather than a right. Let’s delve into ways on how to fill your self-love tank. ...
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When we’re going through a breakup, it feels like chaos inside us – it’s a real emotional roller-coaster. Whether you’re the dumper or the dumpee – it’s very, very tough. The sooner you start dealing with your feelings, the better, because the only way to get through hell is just to keep going and not stopping in it. Writing down your feelings can help a lot, just pouring them out onto paper. Let’s talk about journaling prompts after a breakup. ' ...
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Why would a man let such an amazing woman go? I often find myself asking this question when I observe friends, media, or even my own life. He had a gem of a woman but he chose to leave. How come? Let’s delve into why men leave relationships. ...
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In the world of self criticism and doubt, find peace in the total opposite of it. Become your best friend to always have a supportive cheerleader by your side and if you sometimes make mistakes – like we all do – embrace the power of radical acceptance. Let’s explore what is radical acceptance and why we need it in our lives. Acknowledge and Accept Radical acceptance is a concept from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) that involves fully and completely acknowledging reality without resistance and judgement, or attempts to change it. It means embracing things as they are, even if they are difficult or painful, in order to reduce suffering and improve emotional well-being. By fully embracing what life throws at us, we remove...
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One thing that can boost your self confidence the most is the message you feed your subconscious mind. I’ve found it to be true, which is why I focus on this blog on self love and positive self-talk. Let’s begin the new year by lovingly reprogramming our inner critic into a supportive friend and cheerleader. Here are my top 100 affirmations for self love and healing. ...
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With the fairy lights, Christmas songs and festive mood, there comes the dark side of it all for some people as well. It’s okay to feel lonely at this time and there’s no point in denying these feelings. As I often feel lonely around Christmas myself, I’d like to share some of my tips to survive this time. Let’s dive into ways how to cope with loneliness around Christmas. ...
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Most of the time, being single is awesome (and I genuinely mean that), but there are days when it brings deep sadness, and we feel like something’s missing in our lives. Humans are wired to connect with each other and find purpose in interdependence within our communities and society. Christmas can be a challenging time for singles, so let’s explore some tips on how to survive Christmas as a single lady. ...
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When we’re going through tough times, it often feels like there’s nothing that will ever bring us comfort. It seems as though all is lost, and we’ll never feel good again. It’s a very difficult situation to be in and I'm sorry you’re going through this! However, I’d like to offer some hope and some perspective with these reminders for those going through a breakup. ...
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We often look for a partner to finally make us happy. It doesn’t just seem like a bad idea – it truly is one. Putting so much pressure on the other person is so ingrained in society that we don’t question it anymore. However, as a person who once subscribed to this belief and saw it at work, I can affirm that it’s just a waste of our precious time. Let’s explore why self love is important in a relationship. ...
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