The impact of Coronavirus on Mental Health

Date 26 February 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Four years in and the pandemic has brought significant attention to mental health concerns worldwide, which are not being addressed. My mental health has been affected. I still struggle, it's why I continue to write about ...
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The Power of Choices

Date 20 February 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Choices can and do have a profound impact on our life. Even seemingly small decisions can lead to significant outcomes or changes in direction. As a child I had very little in the way of choices. I'm sure I was aware of that, but while ...
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Insight and Reflective Practices

Date 14 February 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
The CP Diary is based on insight, introspection and self-awareness, insightful reflections. Some of those are based on my personal experiences, also based on what the world deals with. But my blogs aren't just reflections, I also bring ...
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Finding the Path Towards Healing

Date 9 February 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Choosing to heal painful emotions may be difficult and may require facing our feelings head-on, but it is the path that ultimately leads to growth and healing. By allowing ourselves to feel and process our emotions, we can work through ...
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Powerful Writing for Change

Date 4 February 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
As writers, particularly non-fiction, we like to think our perspective on the power of writing is inspiring. After 13 years of running my blog, I see my writing as not just a skill or a means of communication, but as a ...
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Advocate for Mental Health

Date 2 February 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Mental health... is the last thing society looks at – but isn't now the exact time we should be looking at and dealing with mental health, to normalise it, like any other mental health condition? Over the years I have set out to highlight ...
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Carrying Others' Karma

Date 20 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
As I continue to blog about the things that bring understanding and may resonate on a whole host of topics, I hope they bring understanding and can resonate with you too. Karma isn't always easy to understand. When we talk about ...
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A Farida Haque Poem

Date 15 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
"I am chained to the wind. I am bound to a tree and I hear sap buzzing up and down, up and down. It warms me, especially when it snows. Who was it, I wonder who fettered my ankles? How foolish, I thought, to never ...
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Make Mental Health Your Priority

Date 12 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Without good mental health there is no health. Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being and should be our biggest priority. Cancer is generally down to emotions and mental health. MacMillan estimate there ...
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Ableism and Discrimination

Date 6 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
"Ableism is discrimination and social prejudice against people with physical or mental disabilities. Ableism characterizes people as they are defined by their disabilities and it also classifies disabled people as ...
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Mental Health Awareness 2024

Date 3 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Let's make 2024 the year we deal with mental health. Dealing with mental health is crucial for several reasons, as mental wellbeing significantly impacts various aspects of an individual's life. I continue to talk about mental health ...
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Kindness: The Most Underrated Virtue

Date 30 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
How others behave is a reflection of them, not a reflection of you, or your worth. Instead, surround yourself with people who are kind, people who uplift and support you, so you may focus on building your self-esteem. Kindness ...
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