Negative emotions

Date 13 September 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
We often learn more from negative emotions than we do positive ones, but I wouldn’t suggest anyone hold on to them. They can be damaging to our health but over time, as we learn to accept we have negative emotions we can start to let go of the influence and…
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Solving problems differently

Date 9 September 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
If someone came to you with a problem, you would more than likely find a solution must faster, than if you were facing the same problem yourself. Is that because other people's problems seem clearer? I'm not convinced myself, but we do tend to approach and see other people’s problems…
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Have a plan

Date 5 September 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
When we have a plan, we give ourselves time in that moment to concentrate on something that lifts our mood. A plan doesn’t have to be anything big, or life changing, but it’s a focus. A focus that will help us change the way we think, so that we can…
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Do we really know?

Date 2 September 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
Not everyone will fully know or understand how bad someone feels, as Robin Williams’ case has shown. People will understand some of what we go through, but can never fully understand how we really feel. Unless we walk a mile in another person's shoes and experience what they experience ...
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Drawing comparisons

Date 31 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
We draw comparisons, but perhaps we shouldn’t, because drawing comparisons can lead to discouragement, doubt and fear. Comparisons may also limit our own ambitions if we choose to ride with them for long enough. The truth is no one is better than you, because you’re walking your own path so…
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Changing negative self-talk

Date 27 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
To change negative self-talk we must be aware of our inner-self talk and the words we speak to other people. We must always think on a conscious level about how we speak, and how we let certain situations affect us. Unfortunately, what we think creates how we feel, how we…
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Letting go of the guilt

Date 24 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
If you’ve been instrumental in trying to help someone who has been through trauma, or it’s your own trauma, it’s easy to feel guilty that you should have been able to bring the rightful conclusion so that everyone is happy. When you know there’s nothing you can do to change…
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Dealing with depression

Date 22 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
I was shocked when I heard about Robin Williams’ death. I am sure we all were, but his case has shown me a very different side to depression. I’ve talked about depression in one or two of my other blogs here on the site, but there is really another side…
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Negativity & insecurity

Date 21 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
Negativity mirrors insecurity. If we live with negativity, we will live with insecurity too. We tend to notch them both up like hot dinners. Although neither is genetically disposed, insecurities are often induced by our upbringing and environment and will make those who have a pre-disposition to being negative and…
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Feelings of intimidation

Date 16 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
It’s usually not what people say, it’s how they say it and that can make us feel intimidated. Some circumstances can make us feel vulnerable. Intimidation can happen at many levels too, ranging from parents, families, individuals, in the school playground, even work, anywhere where we come into contact with…
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Finding a niche

Date 13 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
Every now and again what we have to deal with acts as a gentle reminder of our life and that often gets in the way. For me a life without Cerebral Palsy would have meant I wouldn’t be writing for The CP Diary now. I was meant to have and…
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Respect

Date 11 August 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
My grandparents’ generation had it in abundance. My generation also had its fair share. From a very early age, although I wasn’t consciously aware that I had respect, that is exactly what I had. It was part of me. Respect is a little word with big implications if used in…
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