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Poverty is complex and multifaceted. While living in poverty is a reality for millions of people worldwide, it should be of concern to all of us from simply being human. What Is This Day, And How Did It Begin? On October 17th 1987, over 100,000 people gathered at the Trocadero, …
For many, change is not without anxiety. Change sparks gnawing self-doubt, overthinking, rumination, and fear of the unknown. Being open to change is not always the ‘ taking the bull by the horns ‘ type feeling where you throw yourself unbridled into situations with strength and confidence. Sometimes, the very idea …
Bravely is a blog about mental health, well-being and life – the good bits and some others that are not. I also write about family and domestic violence and abuse issues impacting far too many women in Australia and worldwide – so heads up on the trigger warning. But why …
Let’s recall in the not-so-distant past when COVID stress wasn’t even a thing. Back then, you had choices. Picking and choosing who you see, when you see them and what you do together. Back then, you had options, lots of them. Now, things look very different, and your once free …
Am I the only one going through this? For many, what this question really means is: Please tell me I’m normal! Tell me I’m not going crazy! Tell me other people feel like this! Having the sense that you are not alone in your thoughts and experiences gives rise to feeling …
Someone, somewhere, decided that running yourself ragged was a good idea. That actual living means working the nonstop grind. Where slowing down and checking in with yourself is a sure-fire way to finger-pointing aimed squarely at you, the selfish woman. Somehow it became the norm to look like you have …
Do you need tips on kick-starting your self-care practice and stick at it every day? Acts of self-care can bring about thoughts of time-consuming, costly, and every-now-and-then events. Lengthy acts of self-indulgence and grandiose Instagram-worthy expensive rituals that smell a lot like sandalwood and cost a lot like a monthly …
So, let’s name it: you’re a chronic people-pleaser. You’re the yes-girl. You don’t ruffle feathers. You don’t rock the boat. You don’t create a hoo-ha. You say yes. And you’re so good at it that you say yes, even when it seems most sensible that you would say no. You’re …