There is Strength in Vulnerability

Date 11 April 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Vulnerability can be a strength, but it may also lead to others taking advantage of your vulnerability; letting your guard down; being yourself fully, allowing others to see the real you, the vulnerable you. Vulnerabilities ...
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Conservative Far-Right Governance

Date 8 April 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
I continue to write about politics on my blog because their every-day decisions (the UK Government) continue to affect me, my mental health; and my ability to live my life. I thought this blog might be helpful. The term ...
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Autopilot and Mental Health

Date 6 April 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Autopilot behaviour, in the context of mental health, refers to a state where individuals go through their daily activities almost automatically, without much conscious thought or awareness. Brexit and Covid-19 Brexit and ...
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Transactional Relationships

Date 2 April 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
In the current climate of Brexit and Covid-19, the divide in opinions has seeped into even the closest of relationships, turning once harmonious interactions into tense and conflict-ridden exchanges. Friends who once ...
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A Poem about Grief

Date 29 March 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
– GRIEF This is what grief is.A hole ripped through the very fabric of your being.The hole eventually heals along the jagged edges that remain. It may even shrink in size.But that hole will always be there.A piece of you always missing ...
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Attenborough's Climate Change

Date 26 March 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
It would be devastating to have to consider a scenario, where Sir David Attenborough fails to convince the world about nature and climate change, given his unparalleled reputation as a naturalist, broadcaster and advocate ...
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Brexit and Mental Health

Date 22 March 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
It's a challenging time for writers and publishers alike, navigating new regulations and uncertainties. The impact of Brexit on the book industry is significant, with changes to trade agreements and distribution ...
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Work for Better Mental Health

Date 19 March 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Mental health requires proactive effort and ongoing maintenance, much like physical health. Reading books and seeking out resources, are all valuable steps towards improving our mental health and wellbeing. It is important ...
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David Cameron's Brexit

Date 16 March 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
David Cameron, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, played a significant role in Brexit, calling the 2016 referendum to bring the UK out of the EU. Now Lord Cameron, is back in main stream politics as Foreign ...
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Mental Wellbeing: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Date 11 March 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
In a world where the demands of modern living weigh heavily on our shoulders, it's easy to lose sight of the importance of nurturing our mental wellbeing. In a changed world, it has become important to check in with ourselves ...
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Trust Your Gut

Date 5 March 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
None of us are perfect and life can be a constant battle filled with challenges and struggles. Trusting your gut, can be a valuable guide as you navigate the ups and downs of daily life. Your gut, instincts can help you to tap into your ...
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Non-closure is Closure

Date 28 February 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
'Non-closure is closure' is something many of us have to grapple with. How we get to a certain point successfully, depends on whether we can have closure or not. Not everything that happens to us will be explained. Not everyone ...
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