Accepting our limitations

Date 19 April 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
We all have limitations, but not all of us will accept we have them. When we can come to accept our limitations (the areas that do not come naturally to us) we will learn to let go of our limitations and will begin to find and concentrate on our strengths…
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Nothing is as it seems

Date 17 April 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
From the outset, nothing is as it seems. We look at people and families and think they have it all; the friendship, the interaction, the love and support, but when we really get to know what goes on, nothing is as it seems. As our minds begin to form a…
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Failing decisions

Date 16 April 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
It’s not surprising that many children will fail to make decisions for themselves, particularly when parents continue to make decisions for them. We learn and grasp the concept of making decisions for ourselves when we are encouraged and supported through the process. It sounds easier than it is, but many…
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Choose to walk away

Date 10 April 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Just a thought: There are some people who always seem angry and continuously look for conflict. The battle they’re fighting isn’t with you, it’s with themselves. As we go about our daily lives, unconsciously we don’t stop to think of the consequences of being around people ...
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Glossing over

Date 5 April 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
I never gloss over anything. If I’m struggling I’ll tell you I’m struggling. If I’ve got a problem with someone, I’ll tactfully find a way to say what I feel. I have always believed it’s the best policy. I see the past as it happens and see the present as…
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Children & parenting

Date 1 April 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
The hardest part for any parent is to watch their children grow as they start to make their own decisions. Even with a solid foundation based on parents' values; trust, love and experience doesn’t mean children will take or use their parents' advice. It doesn’t matter the child’s age, parenting…
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Changing attitudes

Date 29 March 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Something inspirational: Although we cannot personally change things that happen in our past because those things are firmly part of our past, we have the potential to change aspects of our past through new understandings, attitudes and perceptions. Unfortunately, without letting go of the past first, our attitudes and perceptions…
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Baggage and relationships

Date 28 March 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
The emotional baggage we carry from our childhood into our relationships is the main reason why relationships often fail. Emotional baggage are two words that have masses of implications and is the main reason why relationships fail, particularly when we ignore the fact that we’re carrying baggage and as we…
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Owning change

Date 22 March 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
We want change, but we don’t want to change the process, make the time or the effort. We want change but aren’t willing to put in the hard work. Change feels daunting, we know we’ve got too much to work through, therefore we become less interested in change. Others may…
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We can't fix other people

Date 20 March 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Instinctively, there will always be people who want to reach out, people who will want to understand, people who want to help others, people who nurture other people and there will be those who want to fix other people. Some of these sentiments are good and as harsh as it…
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Why we should internalise

Date 13 March 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
It is important to be able to internalise your thoughts, not because you’re manic or self-obsessed with things, but because it can help you understand your life. Not everyone who internalises will know how to talk about how they feel, but believe internalising is a good place to start ...
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Prolonged sitting

Date 7 March 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Over the years researchers have linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns. Some of the most obvious concerns are listed below: Heart Disease: Recent research suggests that sitting for prolonged periods may be a significant factor in heart disease. In fact, research studies have…
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