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Month: May 2017

Relationship labels and imaginary boxes

May 20, 2017May 23, 2017 ~ Tracey ~ 2 Comments

Yes I know, ‘boxes’. Snigger. Insert smut pun here. Innuendo aside, I have recently found myself thinking about labels. Relationship labels in particular. Continue reading →

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Mental health is just as important as physical health...but its challenges are not always as visible or as comfortable to address. You don’t need to ‘fix’ someone else’s challenge. Just be there. Make them feel included. And respect when they prefer to opt out...it’s nice to be invited even if you choose not to join in ❤️ ———————————— #worldmentalhealthday #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #takecareofyourself #showyoucare #inclusivitymatters #findingthewords #tolerance #wmhd2019

‘Ironically, the current digitally enhanced benchmark of physical ‘perfection’ we kill ourselves to meet is likely just a temporary trend, if history is anything to go by. It wasn’t so long ago being large was upheld as the beauty ideal because it signified wealth and plentiful food. It makes me wonder if history students 200 years from now will look back at the recent size zero fad and liken it to old beauty trends we now find baffling. Like using arsenic to achieve a clear pale complexion, or forcing yourself into a tight-laced corset to get an hourglass figure even though it restricted the internal organs and impaired breathing. Sometimes we need a gentle reminder that fashion is just fashion and trends come and go.’ Body positivity vs social fuckwittery———————————————————————— New blog post out now on BreakThatMould.com – link in bio ———————————————————————— #bodypositivity #selflove #selfcare #wellbeing #loveyourself #whatsimportant #beautymyth #thebeautymyth #bodypositivepower #bodypositive #oxfordblogger #wellbeingwarrior

Amazing day at Pride in London. So many people coming together to celebrate love in all its forms! It took me years and meeting many open hearted and open minded people to learn not to let a label or an expectation affect what I allow myself to feel. And I got to share the day with someone wonderful too which made it even more special ❤️🌈 ———————————— #loveislove #pride #pride2019 #pride🌈 #pride2019🏳️‍🌈 #london #rainbow #lgbtq🌈 #poly #befree #openyourmind #freethinkers #tolerance #freedom

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR DAUGHTER ABOUT HER BODY: . Don't talk to your daughter about her body, except to teach her how it works. Don't say anything if she's lost weight. Don't say anything if she's gained weight. If you think your daughter's body looks amazing, don't say that. Here are some things you can say instead: “You look so healthy!" Or "You're looking so strong. I can see how happy you are.” Better yet, compliment her on something that has nothing to do with her body. Don't comment on other women's bodies either; not a nice one or a mean one. Teach her about kindness towards others, and kindness towards yourself. . Don't talk about how much you hate your body in front of your daughter, or about your new diet. Cook healthy meals. But don't say, "I'm not eating carbs right now." Your daughter should never think that carbs are evil, because shame over what you eat only leads to shame about yourself . Encourage your daughter to run because it makes her feel less stressed. Encourage your daughter to climb mountains because there is nowhere better to explore your spirituality than the peak of the universe. Encourage your daughter to surf, or rock climb, or mountain bike because it scares her and that's a good thing sometimes . Maybe you both have thick thighs or wide ribcages. It's easy to hate these non-size zero body parts. Don't. Tell your daughter that with her legs she can run a marathon if she wants to, and her ribcage is nothing but a carrying case for strong lungs. She can scream and she can sing and she can lift up the world, if she wants . Remind your daughter that the best thing she can do with her body is to use it to mobilize her beautiful soul . By Sarah Koppelkam . #bodypositivity #selfcare #selflove #wellbeing #blogger #loveyourself #acceptance #health #daughter #mother #motherhood

Sometimes we fall into the trap of continuing to work toward a goal or sticking to a decision that is no longer right for us. It’s easy to focus on something for so long we forget to stop and re-evaluate if we actually still feel the same about it. Give yourself permission to reconsider and evolve as many times as you need to ————————————————————— #evolve #change #grow #innergrowth #personalgrowth #peoplechange #journey #changeyourmind #compromise #letyourselfgrow #caterpillar #butterfly #sundaythoughts #stop #reconsider #selfcare #personaldevelopment

Personal boundaries are vital to our wellbeing and self-care. But it can be difficult to articulate a boundary to someone else if you are on completely different wavelengths. New blog post explores how to set boundaries in a way someone else can understand. ——————————————————— See full post ‘Boundaries and pizza’ on BreakThatMould.com ——————————————————— #emotionalintelligence #personalboundaries #selfcare #blogger #oxford #communication #language #wellbeing #awareness #compromise

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