Judgment by association

Date 17 February 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
We get a bad press. We’re judged, not because we’ve said or done something to the other person, but by association and usually with family. For the person being judged, it’s not funny because of the hard time and the bad press they get, but it’s also not something they…
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The proverbial chip

Date 11 February 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
I’ve spent my life living with people who carry the proverbial chip. The chip they carry seems to be permanently etched deep in their unconscious. Unfortunately, it’s not something people easily identify with so very little change is made to sort out the problem, but living with a chip eventually…
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Bringing out the worst

Date 10 February 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
It would be lovely to think people only want to bring out the best in us, but there are those who will continually insist on bringing out the worst in us, by constantly finding fault. I think that when that happens it says a lot about them and very little…
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A sad reflection

Date 8 February 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
It’s sad when people spend all their lives in their own little world. They’re not pro-active, they unconsciously don’t change anything, then something happens and the opportunities they could have had over the years seem a distant memory. It’s even harder when health issues take over and those health issues…
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People will fail us

Date 7 February 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
It doesn’t matter whether we do the right thing, it’s a fact that people will fail us. Disappointments come in many forms. Whether it’s a family member, a friend or a best friend who make a promise they said they would keep, not doing something they said they would do,…
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Adapting to change

Date 4 February 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
There comes a time in any parent’s life when it’s time to let go of their children emotionally, when their children are ready to go out to experience life for themselves. That part isn’t easy, but is one many of us will simply take in our stride. For us it’s…
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Can't stop moaning

Date 1 February 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
For some it’s become part of their personality, for others it’s an age thing. Growing up with parents or siblings who constantly moan about their life. Do you also spend your life constantly moaning because of a grievance, because of the things your parents have done? If I have a…
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Fear of commitment

Date 30 January 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
Fear of commitment is a well-known phrase we hear being banded about, it may even describe you if that is something you struggle with, and as we unconsciously fail to commit, life passes us by. A fear of commitment is losing something to gain something new. The reality for anyone…
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Lessons in difficult times

Date 27 January 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
We learn our lessons in the most difficult of times and difficult times are a necessary part of spiritual and emotional growth. It is only through challenging times that we will learn how to become adept at dealing with and working through our lives. I come back to resilience, because…
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Explaining bad moods

Date 26 January 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
We could be forgiven or even justified for being in a bad mood, because now there’s an explanation. Some Psychologists believe moods are brought about because of ego depletion. Ego depletion refers to the idea that willpower or self-control is responsible for drawing upon a limited pool of mental resources…
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Empathy and Relationships

Date 23 January 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
It helps when people have empathy towards each other. It also helps to be around others who are empathetic, but does it make relationships or friendships harder when empathy is only used by one of you? It certainly makes for very challenging times when one person is empathetic and the…
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Succumbing to illness

Date 21 January 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
I’ve succumbed to illness again, which I’ve managed to avoid since Christmas, when my family became ill with cold & flu symptoms. A couple of days ago I woke up with a tickle in my throat with a build-up of phlegm that has now gone on to my chest. As…
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