Thinking positive thoughts

Date 1 May 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
No matter what we deal with, it’s good to think positive thoughts, and draw a line so that we can move forward, and make any new decisions we have to make. Choose to focus on the following: Doing your own research on what you intend to change so that you…
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Chasing perfection

Date 29 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
How many of us validate ourselves by wanting perfection? We look for perfection, convincing ourselves that other areas of our lives will be right when we have it, when in reality we should be seeking the opposite. The world isn't perfect The idea of a world in which everyone and…
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The CP Diary & Me

Date 28 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
The CP Diary is coming up to its second birthday and for me the transition of how it started to where The CP Diary is now, is phenomenal. From my blogs, it may seem as though I have my life in check, but it’s far from how things are. What…
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Remaining upbeat

Date 26 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Remaining upbeat isn’t always easy. Depending on what we may deal with, there is only so much anyone can handle before everything becomes too much. But it is important to try to remain upbeat. Through my own experiences of dealing with a family member who is terminally ill, it is…
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Put yourself first

Date 25 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
As a child, I cared about everyone. I’d speak and say things to please and gave little consideration to my own voice. I cared too much about doing the right thing. In hindsight, I should have cared more about myself. Now I think differently. Of course it is important to…
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Thoughts on being happy

Date 23 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
As a child, I never thought about whether I was happy or sad. I knew I existed in my life and that was my life. I have changed a lot since those early days. My following suggestions may help: No matter your childhood take responsibility for yourself; It is important to…
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Uneasy feelings

Date 22 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Do you sometimes wake up with an uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach when you’re dealing with uncertainties? The uncertainties I deal with are making me feel uneasy. Those uneasy feelings are bringing about other feelings, which I am now having to deal with. I still have to…
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The CP Diary forum

Date 19 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
Setting up the ‘The CP Diary’ website up is the best thing I’ve ever done. It gives me an outlet so that on my down days I have a focus and that helps me emotionally function better. Away from my writing, I have my share of problems not knowing I…
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Earning respect

Date 18 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
It is hard to respect others when they don’t respect you. I’ve heard it said, respect is something earned, it’s not a given. Respect We’re often taught by our parents from an early age to respect others, but others need to respect us too. Respect is based on a mutual…
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More uncertainties

Date 17 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
I am uncertain of everything today. Nothing is going the way I had hoped, still more obstacles to cross with no clear resolve on any of my problems. Just trying to find a way through.
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Dealing with disappointment

Date 15 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
My thoughts are all over the place today. I’m dealing with disappointment, feelings of sadness and grief and dealing with apathy too. I inevitably bring more stress into my life, when I subject myself to situations all the time. My spiritual beliefs teach me that when we don’t succeed, it’s…
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Disappointment

Date 14 April 2012
Author Ilana Estelle
I was a child who didn’t meet with success, so didn’t have the chance to experience disappointment in the way other children did. About success Success teaches us we can achieve greatly, but it doesn’t teach us how to deal with disappointment. The other side of success ...
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