Change Your Story – Change Your Life
ITS TIME TO RE-WRITE YOUR STORY When I became a sole parent, in my mind I was a ‘single mum’. And being a ‘single mum’, had certain ‘rules or beliefs’ that had to be followed. It was a story that I told myself. Here are a few of these ‘rules’ I thought I had to...
Boundaries Are For Adults Too
Why should you set boundaries? Setting boundaries are about people respecting you and your wishes. Boundaries can be set for both children and adults. Creating boundaries and sticking to them helps to build your self-resect. Healthy boundaries helps you focus on what...
Are You Saying Goodbye or Good Riddance to 2020?
WE DID IT - WE GOT THROUGH IT!! And what a year it was! As we say goodbye to 2020, I can’t help but reflect on all the changes it has brought, not only in my life but the life of my family and my clients. From a personal view my life has had many changes. I...
Forgiveness Sets You Free
Do You Want To Be Free? Free of anger and bitterness that is eating away at you. Free of hurt and resentment that is causing stress in your body. If you answered YES, then you need to forgive because forgiveness sets you free! Forgive the...
Stress During Separation/Divorce
Separation and divorce was one of the most stressful times of my life. I was putting on a ‘brave face’ but inside I was feeling vulnerable, confused, riddled with self-doubt and shattered. I didn’t know who to turn to for advice, who I could trust with my legal and...
Is Divorce Grief ‘A Thing’ ?
Divorce and separation grief is very real! It is a sad fact that divorce is the second highest stressor in our life. Number one is death. And like death we grieve divorce. We grieve for the person who has always (mostly) been by our side. We grieve for the planned...
Courage V Bravery
Courage V Bravery I was chatting to a friend of mine recently and she was telling me about the state of her marriage, during the conversation she said something that got me thinking, “I could never leave, I’m not brave enough”. I questioned her about this comment and...
HOPE
Hope “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite the darkness” – Desmond Tutu Over the last few months we seem to have been living in fear, fear of uncertainty, fear of what the future holds. But the thing with fear is that it makes us blind to any positive...
The Reality of Returning to School
With a pit in my stomach, I walked quietly alongside my Mum and my sister as we entered the gates of our new school. This was my fifth primary school, I was going into grade 5. I was feeling anxious, scared (well terrified really), but a little bit excited too. I...
Meditation and its Benefits
Meditation transforms lives, it really works. It has been a major turning point for many people, myself included. Anyone can meditate, its open to all human beings regardless of their creed, race, level of income, academic qualifications, self-confidence and health or...
