A new path

Date 21 September 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: Do you ever feel you need to make a few adjustments on the path you’re on? If the answer to your question is Yes, then maybe it’s time to do something about it. Just noticing, enables us to bring awareness. It could be an unaddressed issue that we’ve…
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Anticipation

Date 15 September 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Enjoy the anticipation of waiting for today’s small pleasures. We take so much for granted that whatever we think we should have, we want it, when we want it and won’t wait for it, but things shouldn’t be commonplace. They should be treats, a gift, a reward for something we’ve…
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Resting

Date 8 September 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Ever had one of those days where you don't achieve anything? Well this is one of those days. Daniel is going back to St Andrews on Monday, so today we're just having a chill day. I will be back on the site ...
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The CP Diary

Date 2 September 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
I started the CP Diary so that I could work on my emotional and physical problems having had no emotional support as a child, and not knowing about my disability. I would like to think that the site has now become a community, where we can support one other, with…
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A new day

Date 24 August 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Always start your day by seeing it as a positive new day. Try not to see your new day as an extension of your previous one that will only serve to make you more depressed, particularly if your day didn’t go well. If you’re day went well, start your new…
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Think first

Date 6 August 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Have you ever spoken first then thought about what you’ve said after, then panicked when you realise that what you’ve said was the wrong thing, by which time it’s too late to retract what you’ve said? It is important to sum up the situation and think first about what you…
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Forgiveness

Date 1 August 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
How many times have you walked away from a situation, waiting for someone else to apologise after crossed words? In the bigger scheme of things, by making the first move, you will know that you were the adult in the relationship and you took back control. Learning to forgive without…
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I'm back on the site

Date 30 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
and rested...
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Make a call

Date 27 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: Does someone ever come into your mind that you haven’t spoken to that you’ve been meaning to ring? It could be an old- school friend, an elderly relative. Just imagine the surprise and pleasure of the response you may get back. That spontaneous call you make, may make…
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Thought for today

Date 11 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Whatever you were thinking of doing, give it a go! Or if you’re really not up to it, try doing something active instead, like go for a brisk walk, go and see a friend, or start a project that you’ve really been putting off that you have been meaning to do.…
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Come on you guys

Date 9 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
The CP Diary is a site for like minded individuals, willing to share advice and experience that benefit others and it needs your help. I need your help. I know from all the feedback I have received to date from friends who respond to the site, find the site ...
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Coming soon

Date 6 July 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
For us to have positive thoughts we have to think positively. Over the next few weeks I will be adding some positive thoughts and quotes to the site, things that I have found extremely helpful with what ...
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