“Can you remember who you were, before the world told you who should be?”- Danielle LaPorte I have been thinking about identity, how it changes, evolves and matures. Identity is defined as a collection of attributes, values and qualities. These define how we see ourselves, the roles we have ...
Self development
Forgiveness
“Forgiving is not forgetting. It’s letting go of the hurt.” Sometimes it can feel almost impossible to forgive someone who has hurt you. We all make mistakes, we all mess up from time to time, it is one of the inevitable traits of being a human being. Mistakes are often easy to make, yet we ...
Words can hurt me too
“Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” Remember this poem from your school days? I think it should read more along the lines of this: Words are powerful, certain words can trigger off your core belief about yourself. These words can be spoken by those ...
Eight signs you are doing well in life
“Take pride in how far you have come & have faith in how far you can go”. Sometimes it can be difficult to judge how well we’re doing in life. We compare ourselves to others in our age group, we are told by society by a certain age we SHOULD be or have. Yet all this does is take the ...
Moving to University – 10 tips for managing homesickness
Moving away for university is a big transition, whether you’ve come from the other side of the world or down the road. If you’re suffering from homesickness, just remember you’re not the only one. Most first year students will experience some level of homesickness. While this can ...
Are you an introvert?
“I am not boring or shy. I am an introvert. an artist. a lover. a dreamer. a fighter. a seeker”. Introverted people tend to be more focused on their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. They may be quieter and more reserved. Extroverts gain energy from social ...
Prioritising Your Wellbeing
It is so important that we take a compassionate look at our self development and mental health, with three ideas to help us get started: Kinder Self-TalkWe all have a voice in our head, constantly narrating throughout our day and reacting to what’s in front of us. This voice also shapes our ...
Knowing yourself
One of the most important relationships we can have is with ourselves, I have listed three helpful tips to help you to focus on your self development. We can spend a lot of time worrying about our relationships with other people and what they think of us. Yet one of the most important ...
