Really? Talk about our bodies? In a public space where other people might be listening? It’s one of those topics that so many women find difficult. My earliest memories of talking about my body feel embarrassing and uncomfortable. Hushed tones, fast spoken questions like “is it meant to hurt when I touch my boobs?”ContinueContinue reading “Let’s talk about…our bodies”
Category Archives: choice
At any given moment – you can make the choice
I’ve always loved this quote. “At any given moment, you have the power to say ‘this is not how the story is going to end'”. It’s tough to see it sometimes, when you’re so deep into your own issues, your own problems and head-talk. It can be easier to say “there’s nothing I canContinueContinue reading “At any given moment – you can make the choice”
Give the gift of saying “Thank You”
“Really? What this old thing?” “You’re joking, this makes my bum look enormous!” “That’s sweet of you to say; when did you last get your eyes tested?”…… Sound familiar? What is it that makes it so hard to accept a compliment at face-value and respond with “Thank you”? What is the force that prevents soContinueContinue reading “Give the gift of saying “Thank You””
You are allowed to be you
I loved Toyah as a teenager; I still do. Her hair (of course) and make-up, but also her power, her self-confidence, her rebel-quality. I looked up to her and emulated her style with more and more outrageous hair-cuts and colours that resulted in the inevitable suspensions from my posh school for young-ladies. Result! Toyah showedContinueContinue reading “You are allowed to be you”
Time to review…
As we approach the end of 2012, it’s a great time to take a life review; I like to think of this process as a “Life RevYou” it’s not about goals you set and whether you’ve achieved them, or berating yourself for the things you didn’t get done. A Life RevYOU is about YOU. HowContinueContinue reading “Time to review…”
Choosing to let her fly
This weekend, our daughter and her boyfriend are moving into their new home. Their first home together; her first home away from home. I’m reminded of this moment from Father of the Bride: Watching our family over the last few weeks must have been highly entertaining; I’m humming “Slipping through my fingers” and “93 millionContinueContinue reading “Choosing to let her fly”
Choose a new string for your bow
Over the weekend, I went to a local club and tried my first attempt with a bow and arrow. I’ve always loved the idea of archery, a sport strongly connected with the earth and our heritage. It’s always struck me as romantic in some way. I’ve also always held the belief that I would neverContinueContinue reading “Choose a new string for your bow”
Making mood choices
“Don’t be so moody” a much-repeated comment from mothers of teenagers, partners (of both sexes) and many long-suffering friends. Yet is strikes me that this is a strange remark; we are constantly moody. All our actions (or lack of action) can be influenced by our mood. Every conversation or interaction will be impacted by ourContinueContinue reading “Making mood choices”
It’s not always easy to choose
This morning on Twitter, I was reminded by someone that it’s not always easy to choose your mood; that for some, every day is a challenge and “managing a smile” is about their limit. I can empathise with this position, with this choice. I remember times when I’ve felt that everything was simply too muchContinueContinue reading “It’s not always easy to choose”
Choose to be enough
Choosing to accept that YOU are enough is one of the most liberating, exciting and powerful choices you will ever make. It took me almost 40 years to make this choice and when I did, I had a sense of calm I had never experienced before. The time and energy I’d been spending on livingContinueContinue reading “Choose to be enough”