Using positive thoughts

Date 30 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
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…
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Taking a rest

Date 27 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
A passing thought: 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…
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Omega 3 supplements

Date 24 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
A passing thought: 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…
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Imagination

Date 20 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere.” CARL SAGAN ASTRONOMER
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Challenging change

Date 17 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
A passing thought: Have you ever got to the stage where you want to change, to experience new experiences, but feel that you can’t? Do you find yourself making a long list of excuses, which never seems to end? Instead of being afraid to face new changes, maybe work on…
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Life quote

Date 14 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: "Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." GEORGE BERNARD SHAW, PLAYRIGHT
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Failure

Date 11 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “Failure is taking the path that everyone else does, success is making your own path.” UNKNOWN
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Why not accept help?

Date 7 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: Do you know someone who will just never accept help? Help is something they find hard to do, usually because they’re either too self-sufficient or proud to want to ask for help. So why not try to be generous to the person offering you help, by saying “yes…
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Look on the bright side

Date 6 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
A passing thought: When we look on the bright side, we will always see things as positive. We will also begin to see the best in people, as well as those difficult situations. We’ll also be more enthusiastic as well as cope better with what life throws at us. Of…
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Good manners

Date 5 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
A passing thought: Why we should use good manners? For those of us who are lucky to have been brought up that way, good manners allow us to put others at ease, whilst encouraging us to act with consideration and respect. They should be an essential part of society today,…
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Changes to The CP Diary

Date 4 September 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
I will be writing more encouragements for the ‘Feature page’ on The CP Diary for the next few days. Just a little change; I hope you like them!
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Thoughts on growing up

Date 31 August 2011
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: Do you remember how you responded when you were asked the question, 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' If you remember the answer you gave, how does that compare with what you're doing now? When you think about the question, does it trigger new…
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