Tag: self-care

Silently Buried Under A Volcano Of Abuse

by Firestar, posted in Light The Way, Mental Defense

Several things happened in the last few days reminding me of how easy it is to forget minding our personal emotional health. We all get tired and I'm no exception We get distracted, don't feel well, or simply complacent and abuse slides into the gaps of our defenses. Everyone has abusive people in their lives. … Continue reading Silently Buried Under A Volcano Of Abuse

Who’s ruling you? — Broadside

by Firestar, posted in Relax, Unwind, Rules, Guides

MUST BE PRODUCTIVE — ALL THE TIME!!!! (not!) By Caitlin Kelly Love this piece by friend, former coaching client, author, Viv Groskop — a UK comedian and journalist who’s (natch) a Cambridge graduate who also speaks fluent Russian, from UK website The Pool: Although it sounds like you need to say it […] via Who’s ruling … Continue reading Who’s ruling you? — Broadside

Overdrawn Again? Make A Budget

by Firestar, posted in Guides, Uncategorized

Have you set a budget? Maybe that's why your funds are running  low. No, I'm not talking about money. No one has infinite resources, stop acting like you do or believing anyone else does either. Your resources are time, energy, emotional and mental health. It's all held in an account you might not have ever … Continue reading Overdrawn Again? Make A Budget

Trauma As Big As The World?

by Firestar, posted in Guides, Light The Way

You feel restless, off balance, alone. You can't relax, your usual means of unwinding isn't working. You are ready to run or fight for your life, but the danger isn't apparent. You are afraid people will think you are losing control and you are afraid they might be right. You have no one to say … Continue reading Trauma As Big As The World?