Introduction Self-love is a tricky one to explain. It can mean something different to everyone but if we had to bring it into a couple of sentences it would sound like this. Self-love is the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life. It is the practice of treating yourself with kindness, respect, and compassion, and accepting yourself for who you are, flaws and all. When we practice self-love, we create a strong sense of self-worth, which can help us navigate difficult times and build better relationships with others. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best ways to practice self ..read more

Introduction Have you ever experienced a negative emotional state, such as anger or sadness, and felt like it completely took over your body and mind? This intense feeling is often referred to as the “pain body,” a term coined by spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle. In this blog post, we will discuss what the pain body is, how it affects our emotional state, and ways to manage it. What is the Pain Body? The pain body is essentially a collection of negative emotions, memories, and experiences that have been stored in our subconscious mind. It can be triggered by a current situation or a past memory ..read more

I’d realised I’d be late for work when I looked up from my phone and saw the time/ I had like ten minutes to get there and set up. I got my jacket and left my breakfast. I never like it anyway because it makes me feel sick/ since we ate cereal before school. I locked my door but scratched the wood because I was trying to check my messages. I bumped into a neighbour who asked what I was doing last night and I said I’m late for work and I legged it. As I got to the bottom of the stairs I tripped face first onto the concrete/ flying through the air and out of the building and tasted my own teeth ..read more

Before I even begin to write this article I know that reflecting and being honest is going to feel uncomfortable. But I also know these feelings will only be temporary because at the end of it all, things do get better for it.  It’s probably worth noting from the start I had a precarious childhood. There were so many great memories but sadly it is the most prominent, traumatic events that come to the forefront of your memory the most and those moments tend to mould you as a person. Now I love my parents tremendously – and I certainly wouldn’t trade them for the world, ever. But they will ..read more

A woman  Means a fight for freedom To be heard To keep on dreaming To make a dent To beat the trend Taking on The world of men Expect to be Professional, Mother Do it all Household and lover To keep on going Even broken Live life  With her heart wide open They cannot know The strength it takes To get up again Carry the weights Do the chores  That never ends Then tomorrow Start again  About the Author Gabrielle Dawson Gabby is a freelance writer and incredible woman. Gabby came on the podcast, episode to be uploaded soon… Gabby’s inspiration for this poem came from her re ..read more

I am Eleven. Some would say I’m chunky, chubby, fat, chunkers. You name it! I was the one with the nice personality, the friend, the like a sister; until one day it changed. A boy. The boy that made me feel as if I could rip my heart out of my chest, and it’d still beat for him. I didn’t need this validation, but oh how I craved to be seen. Head over heels with infatuation with the boy who knew I was eleven and chubby, but he still thought I was beautiful. He could see me. Sitting at my computer, awaiting the message. Mike sent you a message. Mike is typing. Mike was making me feel like I coul ..read more

In this article, I am going to explain the impact that low self-esteem can have on love.  This is a very complex area that I won’t be able to cover completely in one article; however, hopefully, some of this will help give you some awareness and insight into the link between the two. When you read this article, I would suggest you also reflect on your own behaviours and experiences in previous or current intimate relationships. Please remember, there is nothing wrong with anyone! Life is challenging and complex and everyone is just trying their best. If you have some behaviours that are n ..read more

In my previous article, I explained the ‘true impact of your negative critic’ to give you an understanding of just how much your inner critic can impact your daily life. In today’s article, I will be sharing how you can stand up to your inner critic.  This is super important because your inner critic plays havoc on your self-esteem. Whilst your inner critic is around, you will not be able to live the life you deserve which should be (in the main), a happy one with enjoyment.    Who is your inner critic Your inner critic is a major player in the makeup of your brain. The tec ..read more

Today, I wanted to share a post to support the latest podcast episode and YouTube video on ‘The True Impact of Your Inner Critic’ to give you further insight into the importance of this topic.  In the podcast episode, I talk about the effects of the inner critic (our negative mind) and how much this can control our life, without us even realising it. The inner critic leads us subconsciously, on auto-pilot, always with the view to overcoming pain.  The inner critic is something I speak about a lot because it is so heavily linked to your self-esteem. The inner critic ERODES your self-e ..read more

This article is going to share 12 things you can do to boost your self-esteem. Self-esteem is a huge topic and unique to everyone, Where one person may doubt themselves, another person may not; however, that person may doubt themselves in a different area instead. This is because as humans, we are so complex and there are so many variables that impact a individuals self-esteem. The below steps are things that can help with this. Remember it takes times and is not an overnight change, but it is absolutely doable. You can improve your self-esteem. 1. Do a self-assessment  This is a really g ..read more