In a world that is fast changing, it would be easy to feel demoralised, anxious and stressed. Given the rhetoric that's going on in the world, I turn to my diary. It's a place where I can read my blogs in my own time.

The CP Diary blog

Re-reading my blogs, allows me to think about, to put my life into perspective so that I can live my life comfortably. My blog has become a peaceful place, a place where I can be myself in a world, I don't want to recognise.

A 'golden thread' runs through my blog

There is a ‘golden thread’ running through my blogs that others can tap into. A thread that brings our lives together, allowing us to work on being better and living a more peaceful life. In a fast-changing world, I believe The CP Diary can be instrumental in keeping our minds proactive, allowing us to continue to challenge aspects of our lives, so that we may continue to remain calm.

Others can leave you emotionally challenged

There will be people who emotionally challenge us, because they feel emotionally challenged themselves, that's life. Others feeling challenged will always put the spotlight on us, making us stressed and more emotionally withdrawn. When I’m feeling stressed, I bring myself back to the Diary.

Go back to 'read'

I simply go back to that place and continue to read. It’s a place where I can emotionally and spiritually grow and be myself. It’s a place where I get to question my life; it’s a place where I feel nurtured; a place where I can be at peace and be myself and to know that I'm not alone.

A place 'to reflect'

It’s also a place for you to reflect, a place for you to understand your life. It’s a place where you can continue to align your thoughts with your ideologies and lifestyle.

These things help us to promote change, but first you should be a part of that change. It is important to be emotionally proactive.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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