The COVID-19 pandemic. I know, you’re probably over hearing about it. Maybe your physical health has been affected by it, maybe your mental health has taken a dive from the lockdowns, maybe you have loved ones who’ve been seriously affected by it, even passed from it. Regardless of the degree, we’ve all been affected by this pandemic in some way.
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I’ve been chatting a lot with my friends and family, and so many of them are staying home and using this end-of-year time to rest and re-energise. Maybe you’re in a similar spot. Or, maybe these last few weeks of the year aren’t so energising for you? Maybe you’re bracing for travel, getting ready for intense family dynamics, or prepping to host a whole house of folks!
Read more: How to REcharge Your Battery Despite The Busy Holiday Season (And Menopause)
Menopause is, to put it plainly, a really shitty experience. I know, I know, you probably didn’t expect me to be so forthright about the reality of menopause, but trust you’ll always get the truth from me. Menopause can feel like it’s taking the living life out of you!
Ah, the holidays. A time for family, tradition, and joy. When I think of the holiday season, I think of all the things I truly love: decorating my home, seeing the happiness those efforts bring my boys, enjoying holiday traditions we’ve created together, and spending quality time with them. These are the things I love about the Christmas season.
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Self-sabotage is one of the most challenging things we face because it's so easy to fall into the trap of doing it.
We all have that little voice in our heads that tells us we can't do something or that we're not good enough. And sometimes, when we feel particularly vulnerable, we listen to those voices. We doubt ourselves and our abilities, and before we know it, we're sabotaging our own success.
Read more: Self Sabotage: Why Is It One Of The Toughest Things We Face?