As the world goes through the coronavirus crisis, we are also experiencing another crisis in our homes – family violence. SBS have their month of May focusing on the family violence crisis in Australia, with a three part documentary series “See What You Made Me Do” based on Jess Hill’s book of the same title. The series explores one of the most complex and urgent issues of our time – domestic abuse. Presented by investigative journalist Jess…
Would you describe yourself as a resilient person? Resilience is about a persons capacity to recover from shitty situations, to be able to “spring back into shape” no matter what life throws at you. What helps make someone resilient? resilient peeps have a realistic awareness of self they’re adaptable they’re optimistic they’re pragmatic the ability to be autonomous they’re connected to others they have self-compassion There’s always going to be challenging shit that comes at us in life.…
How often do you tell yourself you “should” do something? I really should save money instead of buy that thing. I really should get up earlier to get to the gym. I really should look after myself better. Should doesn’t often eventuate because there’s already a lack of commitment in the statement. How does it feel when you replace “should” with “will” or “must”? It becomes a thing that you’re definitely going to do. That nobody can persuade you…
How often do you say or hear the words “you make me feel…” or “they made me do….”? I hear this time and time again. “He made me so angry”! “She pushed me into it”. “He sent me broke”. “It’s her fault I did it”. My response to this is nobody can “make” you feel or do anything; your response and actions are always a choice. ALWAYS. How you speak, act…
Sometimes I feel an almost overwhelming sadness about how much time I’ve wasted in relationships with men who didn’t deserve my love and time. And then I reflect on all the lessons I’ve learned and realise they all got me to where I am today. As I fast approach 40, I’m in an amazing place in my life where for maybe the first time ever there is a sense of balance and happiness in every single area of…
Last week I took my fur kid Squishy for a week away in Busselton. It was SO. LUSH. We went to Busso, Dunsborough, Eagle Bay, Bunker Bay and Yallingup. We played on the beach, watched sunset, played with dolphins, made new friends and randomly bumped into old ones, had breakfast dates and sun baking time and explored new places. But most of all, we chilled. The last 6 months have been awesome; I’m…