Additional topics

Date 20 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Although my more personal experiences have been adapted into my blogs, my aim has always been to try to reduce my stress and live a more peaceful life. I am passionate about health and wellbeing too. With so many things that I’ve had to deal with over the last year, it…
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Holding back

Date 19 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
I used to hold back on expressing myself as a child, because it was obvious no one was listening. I also wasn’t articulate at saying what I wanted to say and saying what I wanted to say, usually got me into trouble. Putting a lid on our emotions We tend…
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Understanding opinions

Date 16 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Growing up in the 1960’s, we were discouraged from having any opinions, but in today’s society children are encouraged. It is right that children are encouraged and they have their own opinions. A parent's job It is our job as parents to learn how to be more understanding of our…
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Past thoughts, current feelings

Date 15 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
I was always going to get to this point after my father’s passing, where I would feel slight resentment. We have a history with our loved ones that pass, there is bound to be something they’ve taken to the grave that we’re not happy about. It would be odd if…
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Knowing ourselves

Date 13 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
I’ve already written a blog about establishing boundaries, but wanted to elaborate further. Ultimately we need to establish our own healthy boundaries, so that our influences are our own. Get to know yourself We need to know our own limitations, what we will happily accept from others. We need to…
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Losing both parents

Date 12 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
The death of one parent is devastating, but the death of both parents can be even more devastating. However, I don’t see losing my parents as final. I am saddened not to have them in my life, but with such strong beliefs I know they are still around me. For…
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Speaking out

Date 10 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
A few weeks ago I was in a position where I felt I needed to say something to someone, but felt irritated when it didn’t quite work out. Is it wrong for us to speak out if we’re genuinely not happy with a situation and we want things to change?…
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Being in control

Date 9 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
I have learned how to deal with problems the hard way. It took me years. We all deal with problems differently, but taking control is a priority for all of us if we are to have hope of achieving the best outcome. Why control is important? As a child I…
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Extending our values

Date 8 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Sowing a seed with children in their formative years, means they will have the opportunity to reap the benefits later on. There are no guarantees, it’s the nature of raising children; but it also depends on whether our children agree with our values. My own spiritual values have taught me…
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Settling for less

Date 6 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Having cerebral palsy meant that I would always get to see and understand flaws and wouldn’t so much need to settle on perfection. I am comfortable with its concept. When things aren’t perfect they’re even more special. That when we’re chasing perfection we’re telling ourselves everything needs to be perfect,…
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The small things

Date 5 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
For children, the small things matter. It’s easy to look back on our parents’ lives, to see how they could have changed things to make their family life more complete. It’s the children who lose out when parents choose to live their lives in ways that benefit them, but don’t…
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Grievances

Date 3 April 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Grievances are something we hold on to, don’t do anything about them until we get to boiling point, then we let rip! It’s something I’ve experienced twice in my life, but not something I’ve handed out. I tend to sort out my problems before it gets to that stage where…
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