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Archive for May 2007

May 31st, 2007

Self sabotage

I was recording the Middle Age Shed podcast which is my journey towards losing weight. This week my diet pal Heather Gorringe is on holiday so I invited a diet coach onto the show. I realised when I was talking to her that I can self sabotage myself. Here is the issue, I am 5lbs […]

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May 31st, 2007

Keeping your mind active

I am travelling today and have something like 7 hours ahead of me. I need to watch out when I am traveling that I don’t allow my mind to wander into negative thoughts. The waiting around, the lack of activity can   really make your mind play tricks. I try and read, I listen to […]

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May 31st, 2007

How to Solve Money Worries

As always I love to try and help people through their grief. The biggest worry that people seem to have in a practical sense seems to be financial so I will continue to publish a weekly set of articles to help you solve your money worries. If you have any concerns that you would like […]

By anna -- 1 comment

May 30th, 2007

My lessons on grief from a rainbow

It has been raining today and as I look out of the window I can see a beautiful rainbow. It made me think….
The rain is like our grief. Our tears flow and flow, our outlook feels dark with no sign of relief.
The rainbow is like our journey. It is a bridge to the future. The […]

By anna -- 9 comments

May 30th, 2007

Let’s Value Ourselves!

Based on the feedback from previous posts I think we all struggle with self-worth. Our grief has affected the way we look at ourselves, our confidence has drained away. Well, let’s try and help each other!
Let us think of 3 things that we value about ourselves and maybe pass this post on to friends who […]

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May 29th, 2007

The Hug Story

I was babysitting and my friend’s little girl came and sat on my knee. She looked at me and said “When I lost my baby rabbit, I was upset but then I went and got a bandage for my heart. They are great in helping you feel better.”  
Intrigued I said “A bandage? Have you […]

By anna -- 3 comments

May 29th, 2007

Feeling a stranger in your own body

I wrote yesterday about my isolated feeling over the weekend. I have thought about it overnight and here are my reflections

When you are grieving you shut down your emotions to protect yourself. Maybe what I am feeling is the “numbness” associated with my heart still not being ready to emotionally join the world as yet.
It […]

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May 28th, 2007

How grief has changed me…

I really enjoyed going out on Saturday but I did notice how I have changed. I used to be the “life and soul” but this weekend I was the quiet one, smiling at everyone but quiet. I found it hard to be upbeat, I loved the feeling of being amongst friends, I enjoyed the day […]

By anna -- 4 comments

May 28th, 2007

Carnival of Positive Thinking

Here are the positive thinking articles for this week. I am delighted that so many people want to help us find happiness and help us get through this period of life change. If you want to

Joseph presents how to deal with depression posted at Self Help and Personal Development.

rohit presents You are Blessed! posted at […]

By anna -- 2 comments

May 26th, 2007

The Thought of Friends Make Me Smile

Today I am going to meet up with 4 friends who I have known through all the highs and lows. Friends that are there whatever, friends that just take me as I am. I cannot wait. Normally, I don’t look forward to going out - I don’t like the feeling of being “single” but today […]

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