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Just For Single Women On Valentine’s Day
I was just sitting back daydreaming about all of the magical Valentine’s Days that I have celebrated. I have truly been treated like a queen, spoilt...
She Clothed Herself in her True Identity and Felt her Powers Return.
What is it that gives us our identity? I want to answer that it’s our experiences, our adventures, the times we fought to survive and the times we...
Dump the Slump – Take Control of Your State
I wonder how many hours of life we have lost to feeling rubbish and then allowing that feeling to hang out with us for far too long. We’ve all...
The People Who Make Life Harder
Have you ever spent an hour with someone and felt drained of all of your energy, like the life force has been sucked right out of you? Have you ever...
Paper cuts
” You’re oversensitive.” ” You’re too insecure.” ” You’re just socially awkward.” ” You’re weak.” ” You make me like this” ” You should be glad I...
The Things I Want To Tell My Daughter But Can’t
My girl, you can be a princess and also a warrior. You can play rugby and wear a dress. You can become a lawyer and be a mother. You can explore the...
Broken Friendship
You told me I could trust you, you said that we were friends. You put your arm around me and saw life through my lens. You knew about my struggles,...
I am Fucking Beautiful
“YOU’RE OVER SENSITIVE!” When someone I loved so profoundly looked at my tears with anger and spoke those words, it felt like something broke inside...
Dear Brothers and Sisters
Dear brothers and sisters, We all recognise that we are amidst a pandemic, we see the risks, we feel our current limitations, and many of us are...
Self Care in Scary Social Situations
Social situations that make my palms sweat might be a breeze for you! Whereas just the thought of the things that I find comfortable might make your...
The Self Care Power of a Letter From You
How often do you tell your friends that they are important? How often do you tell your partner that they are doing well and that you’re proud of...
Self Care and How to Turn Your Weary Wardrobe into Your Warrior Wardrobe
Your wardrobe is home to your second skin, the layers that you cover your body with every single day and it's contents can play a big part in how...
18 Self Care Suggestions From One Carer to Another
We’d already sat in this little office, hidden down the maze of corridors in Prince Philip hospital, four times over the last few months. Each time...
Laughter Is Self Care
It took a long time, but I finally know myself very well, and I am fully aware that if I don’t set an intention to be playful and to laugh, I simply...
Eleven Self Care “MUSTS” For Your Brain
Initially, my mum just seemed a little forgetful; maybe she missed the odd word out when she was talking, or she’d lose track in conversations of...
So You Think That You Are Not Good Enough?
I want to throw my arms around you and tell you that it’s ok, you’re ok, and everything is going to be ok. I want to show you your beauty, your...
22 Self Care Ideas That Only Take 1 Minute
Self care is all about you investing in you! When we hear the word investment though we often jump to the thought of money but this is not about...
Powerful Daily Self Care Habits That Could Change Your Life
Your daily habits determine your life’s path. If you have a goal and you want to succeed, you must create daily habits that will directly lead you...
It’s Okay Not To Be A Natural
Don’t let the title mislead you. You want to be good at stuff but being naturally good at stuff is something completely different! I am not...
Self Care and Common False Statements
Self care is more than a hot bath; it’s taking care of your body, brain and soul; It’s making sure that you’re living the life that you truly desire...
Self Care and Stress
Clenched teeth, racing heart, body aching from muscles that won’t sit still. Mind firing around a tangled web of thoughts and no solution in sight....
10 Ways to Take Control of Your Space
Self care means being aware of anything that can affect our happiness, strength, health or feelings of peace. It goes without saying that our...
Ten Reasons Why Loving Yourself Needs to Become Your Biggest Priority
I remember a sunny afternoon a few years ago when myself and a young woman, not yet out of her teens were preparing horses for exercise. It was a...
20 Self Care Practices to Attract Peace of Mind
We tend not to notice when we have peace of mind but we certainly notice when we don’t. It could appear as a nagging irritation that something isn’t...
Rebel Morning Rituals
Your morning rituals will ultimately dictate your feelings throughout your day. You could create a morning that takes care of some core human needs...