It has taken me many years to truly believe and understand that we MUST respect our body when it asks us for a break, respect our mind when it is seeking rest and above all to honour ourselves when we need a chapter break. 2020 has been the most challenging year yet but I guessContinue reading “Self Care: You are worthy”
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Ad astra per aspera: Through adversity to the stars
Here in Melbourne we are still experiencing some of the strictest lockdowns and restrictions internationally. The powers that be keep dangling the carrot in our collective faces that they will be eased soon and to keep the faith, just hold on, we are all in this together, only for it to be extended again andContinue reading “Ad astra per aspera: Through adversity to the stars”
Trees need hugs too
The modern society that we live in can create a lot of stress and expectation, which I find has made me turn to nature as a form of therapy, if I’m feeling overwhelmed or stressed out I notice that I have an intrinsic need to be around Mother Earth and all of her gifts. WeatherContinue reading “Trees need hugs too”
Hemophobia – Blood Test Anxiety
As someone that lives with Hemaphobia I know how difficult it can be to face the fears of having a blood test. This seems trivial to others and I am often ridiculed for it, nonetheless it is a very real problem for me. In the days leading up to bloods my anxiety is heightened tenfold.Continue reading “Hemophobia – Blood Test Anxiety”
Black cloud of Anxiety
This week has kicked me in the bum, leaving me exhausted in all aspects of my life. Anxiety has taken over my brain and has physically impacted me with feeling sick and unable to keep food down, aches and pains throughout my body, lack of sleep or motivation and the constant feeling of waiting forContinue reading “Black cloud of Anxiety”
A year of claustrophobia
Based in a city that is locked down due to COVID you would assume that feelings of being stuck would be a given. And quite rightly so, not knowing if or when the light at the end of the tunnel will come exacerbates feelings of the walls closing in around me which leads to boutsContinue reading “A year of claustrophobia”