A wise woman once said “fuck this shit” and she lived happily ever after.
— Unknown
Ha ha ha. Seriously though, my favourite therapist says we should never do anything out of duty and obligation. He says self-care comes first... unless we consciously choose to devote our time and energy as an act of giving. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
Friday, March 8, 2019
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Being stuck...
Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as being stuck somewhere you don’t belong.
— Unknown
Boy did I ever learn this lesson the hard way. Three years into my last relationship, I began to have reservations. I procrastinated ending the relationship, probably because we were living together as well, and it really bit me in the butt. I had moved on in my heart, but he moved on with someone from our circle of friends, which was quite humiliating to say the least. They say if we don’t take care of our own business, life will take care of it for us, and maybe not in a way we appreciate. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
— Unknown
Boy did I ever learn this lesson the hard way. Three years into my last relationship, I began to have reservations. I procrastinated ending the relationship, probably because we were living together as well, and it really bit me in the butt. I had moved on in my heart, but he moved on with someone from our circle of friends, which was quite humiliating to say the least. They say if we don’t take care of our own business, life will take care of it for us, and maybe not in a way we appreciate. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Overthinking...
Overthinking is the biggest cause of our unhappiness. Keep yourself occupied. Keep your mind off things that don’t help you. Think positively.
— Unknown
In my experience, this takes practice and dedication. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
— Unknown
In my experience, this takes practice and dedication. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
Monday, March 4, 2019
Care less...
If at first you don’t succeed, try drinking a glass of wine. You’ll be amazed at how much less you care.
— Unknown
Ha ha ha. But seriously though, it can take a while to tackle our goals. Some of them may need to be adjusted as well. Most importantly, there is only so much we can control. I learned all about these things during the post 2008 financial crisis of my own. There was no quick fix and I had no choice but to find enjoyment in life each day, despite the ongoing duress. A big part of my coping strategy was to disengage from thinking in whichever way I could for at least part of the day; a daily routine of writing and reading the paper over coffee, lunch or drinks with friends, yoga, swimming (because I find the water soothing), keeping my home tidy, reading or watching inspirational stories. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
— Unknown
Ha ha ha. But seriously though, it can take a while to tackle our goals. Some of them may need to be adjusted as well. Most importantly, there is only so much we can control. I learned all about these things during the post 2008 financial crisis of my own. There was no quick fix and I had no choice but to find enjoyment in life each day, despite the ongoing duress. A big part of my coping strategy was to disengage from thinking in whichever way I could for at least part of the day; a daily routine of writing and reading the paper over coffee, lunch or drinks with friends, yoga, swimming (because I find the water soothing), keeping my home tidy, reading or watching inspirational stories. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Your freedom will begin...
When you come to a point where you have no need to impress anybody, your freedom will begin.
— Unknown
Having suffered greatly post-2008 crisis, I learned a lot about doing without and worrying about what other people think. More importantly, I realized what makes me truly happy. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate and enjoy financial freedom and flexibility in my life. I just know that my loved ones and self-care regime bring me more stability, fulfilment, and well-being than buying things and looking the part of success ever did. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
— Unknown
Having suffered greatly post-2008 crisis, I learned a lot about doing without and worrying about what other people think. More importantly, I realized what makes me truly happy. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate and enjoy financial freedom and flexibility in my life. I just know that my loved ones and self-care regime bring me more stability, fulfilment, and well-being than buying things and looking the part of success ever did. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Inside job...
Happiness is an inside job. Don’t assign anyone else that much power over your life.
— Unknown
It is said that anything external to us may be fleeting, and therefore should not be relied upon to fulfill us; possessions, people, jobs. I think it’s quite the paradigm shift to embrace this philosophy. A few years back, however, I lost a safe relationship and a very high paying job. I had to suddenly downscale my life in a big way and it felt like the worst thing that ever happened to me. It was actually the best thing that happened to me. It sounds so cliche, but somehow I learned to enjoy the simple things; coffee and writing in the morning, spending time with treasured loved ones, puttering around the house, dreaming about my perfect life. It all came true! Just sayin’ :) Hug. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
— Unknown
It is said that anything external to us may be fleeting, and therefore should not be relied upon to fulfill us; possessions, people, jobs. I think it’s quite the paradigm shift to embrace this philosophy. A few years back, however, I lost a safe relationship and a very high paying job. I had to suddenly downscale my life in a big way and it felt like the worst thing that ever happened to me. It was actually the best thing that happened to me. It sounds so cliche, but somehow I learned to enjoy the simple things; coffee and writing in the morning, spending time with treasured loved ones, puttering around the house, dreaming about my perfect life. It all came true! Just sayin’ :) Hug. XO
Blessings,
Chatgirl
Friday, March 1, 2019
Eliminates stress and heals...
Did you know
Gratitude...
- Sheilds you from negativity
- Makes you at least 25% happier
- Rewires your brain
- Eliminates stress
- Heals
- Improves sleep
- Boosts self-esteem and performance
- Enhances the law of attraction
- Improves relationships
— Unknown
Great reminder. I know I can get caught up in wanting certain things, and wanting them like yesterday, Lol. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
Gratitude...
- Sheilds you from negativity
- Makes you at least 25% happier
- Rewires your brain
- Eliminates stress
- Heals
- Improves sleep
- Boosts self-esteem and performance
- Enhances the law of attraction
- Improves relationships
— Unknown
Great reminder. I know I can get caught up in wanting certain things, and wanting them like yesterday, Lol. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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