Write a letter

Date 23 December 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: Have you ever got to that stage in your life, where you want to say something to someone you have had a disagreement with, but you either can’t find the right words, or you’ve not had the opportunity? If that’s a problem for you, write an open letter…
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Try saying could, not should

Date 19 December 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Perhaps instead of us saying should, we should say could. That would stop us putting unnecessary pressure on ourselves. When we tell ourselves we ‘should’ have done something, it automatically implies that we may have been able to do better, or implied we have done something wrong. Replace should with…
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Inner-stength inspired by nature

Date 14 December 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “A strong person and a waterfall always channel their own path.” UNKNOWN
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Take control

Date 9 December 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: Isn’t it amazing that one of the first words we learn to say is also one of the first words we learn not to use? Why do we feel obliged to say yes to things we don’t want to say yes to? We say yes to please, when…
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A gentle breeze

Date 4 December 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
An inspirational quote: “A gentle breeze blowing in the right direction is better than a pair of strong oars.” CANARY ISLAND PROVERB
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Hope

Date 28 November 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes.” ST CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA
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Quote of the week

Date 24 November 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: “Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.” RALPH WALDO EMERSON
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A quote by Benjamin Franklin

Date 15 November 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Get inspired with inspirational quotes: “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man, healthy, wealthy and wise.” BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
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Benefits of walking

Date 5 November 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: Walking lowers stress and promotes a feeling of calm. Walking gives us more energy to go about our day. It also helps promote better sleep. If you live far from work and you need to take a bus, why not get off early and walk the short distance…
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Brain fog

Date 2 November 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
My head feels as though it's in a vice. I have brain fatigue. I'll be back on the site tomorrow.
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A perspective

Date 30 October 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: How many of us when we feel upset, temporarily lose perspective in our life? We see everything that’s negative or wrong and lose sight on some of those accomplishments or achievements. Time to take stock. Imagine you’re looking at yourself at the other side of the room. Begin…
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Hints for a better night's sleep

Date 21 October 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: Having troubling sleeping? Herb sachets are known to be calming and effective which can be tucked into your pillowcase. Or make your own with a cotton hankerchief. The best herbs to use are lavender flower, hops and rose petals, then add calming oils such as chamomile and lavender.…
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