How many of us do negative self-talk, but don’t know what it is or that we’re doing it? It’s that little voice in our head that sometimes negatively talks back at us.
The less confidence we have the more insecure we feel, or the more nervous we are, the more likely we are to use it. I grew up constantly with it. If you think you negative self-talk, perhaps you can find …
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I seem to be having such a hard time of things, but I’m still choosing to remain positive.
Having nursed Claudia over a cold at the weekend, I started off with a sore throat yesterday morning that culminated with me being sick last night. You know that feeling where you can’t relax, you know …
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How many of us fall asleep when we take ten minutes to relax during the day? Taking a catnap during the day can cut down on the build-up of stress. It also helps with alertness, helps us deal with what we have to deal with. Rest for between 15 and 20 minutes a day gives yourself the …
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I’m annoyed, frustrated and angry at what’s going on in my life. I am annoyed at not being able to work through what I need to work through this week.
I am annoyed at the system not caring enough, when I needed help from the system. I’m annoyed at not having any support growing up. I’m annoyed at feeling annoyed. I’m annoyed at others saying they care …
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Did you know that studies show that if you take regular Omega 3 supplements you will be better able to cope with stressful situations?
In a recent study, after 3 weeks of a diet supplemented with Omega 3, the production of mental stress hormones, were significantly reduced by 22% and production of anti-stress hormones up …
Read on »Having already seen one neurologist when I was first diagnosed with cerebral palsy, two years later I opted to see another neurologist, so I could try to find out a little more about my symptoms and although the consultation wasn’t altogether a success, I came away with more positive thoughts.
I went in with no preconceived ideas, hoping that my neurologist could shed some light on more of my symptoms. I wanted to be given another chance to work through my symptoms, so that I could link my experiences …
Read on »I was never allowed to make any of my own choices or decisions growing up, so I’ve had to learn as the adult how to do those.
Making any kind of choice or decision takes confidence and the mental ability for us to work through the consequences on some of those decisions. Making good initial choices will allow us to …
Read on »I remember my father once telling me when he was ill that it doesn’t matter what you deal with, you’re on your own. Whether you’re dealing with a redundancy; a broken leg; or something else that changes the way we get to deal with life, ultimately you’re dealing with it on your own.
It’s not that others don’t want to help, but no one but us can sort out our problems. Of course we may have empathy for what others deal with, but the realities are that once the door is shut …
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Ilana x
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