New Year is just around the corner! Christmas and New Year’s is the time we often wish we had someone. It’s magical and cosy, bringing people together and highlighting our solitude when we’re asked “So, is there that special someone in your life?” Ugh. For this reason, it’s a good time to reflect on our desires and create a plan to find a good partner in 2024. Let’s explore the top 8 New Year’s resolutions to find love! ...
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With the fairy lights, Christmas songs and festive mood, there comes the dark side of it all for some people as well. It’s okay to feel lonely at this time and there’s no point in denying these feelings. As I often feel lonely around Christmas myself, I’d like to share some of my tips to survive this time. Let’s dive into ways how to cope with loneliness around Christmas. ...
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Most of the time, being single is awesome (and I genuinely mean that), but there are days when it brings deep sadness, and we feel like something’s missing in our lives. Humans are wired to connect with each other and find purpose in interdependence within our communities and society. Christmas can be a challenging time for singles, so let’s explore some tips on how to survive Christmas as a single lady. ...
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When we’re going through tough times, it often feels like there’s nothing that will ever bring us comfort. It seems as though all is lost, and we’ll never feel good again. It’s a very difficult situation to be in and I'm sorry you’re going through this! However, I’d like to offer some hope and some perspective with these reminders for those going through a breakup. ...
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Each person we meet, every connection we form, leaves an indelible mark, teaching us lessons about love, life, resilience, and the wants of the human heart. Our past relationships, whether sweet or bitter, long-lasting or fleeting, are invaluable chapters in the story of who we are becoming. Let me share the rest of my personal lessons learned from past relationships. Check out Part 1 of the lessons to read my lessons learned from past relationships 1-5. ...
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Each person we meet, every connection we form, leaves an indelible mark, teaching us lessons about love, life, resilience, and the wants of the human heart. Our past relationships, whether sweet or bitter, long-lasting or fleeting, are invaluable chapters in the story of who we are becoming. Let me share my personal lessons I learned from my past relationships. Stay tuned for the next week’s 5 more lessons in part 2. The Single Lady Reminders List Right after my last break up, I wrote two lists: a list of non-negotiables in my future partner (including what I don’t want from the lessons I just learned) and a list of reminders for myself for when I’m in a relationship again. To not let myself get...
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Challenges will always happen to you. This is what life is – ups and downs, grieve and joy, good times and bad times. But in all life’s suffering, we can then appreciate what we have better and we become resilient. In this blog post I will show you why hardships are a powerful catalyst for positive things in your life through the benefits of post-traumatic growth. Personal Growth Stasis Personal growth stasis means when someone stops growing or changing. This happens when a person becomes too comfortable and doesn't want to try new things. It's like being stuck and not moving forward. People might feel bored and not happy because they're not learning or doing new stuff. When someone is in a personal...
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[soundcloud url="https://soundcloud.com/rise-and-thrive-women/how-to-create-a-list-of-non-negotiables-in-your-future-partner?si=9f3486d83c4b4e8fa0a450f6de5fbae4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing" params="color=ed806f&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true&visual=false" width="100%" height="166" iframe="true" /] Choosing a destination is important. If you don’t have a destination in mind, you won’t know where you’re headed, and you won’t be able to work on a plan to reach your goals. This is how I view a list of non-negotiables. You need to identify what you want and don’t want in a partner to recognise it when you find it. It will ensure the longevity of your relationship and help you to not waste your precious time. Let’s explore how to create a list of non-negotiables and why it’s crucial. Why is it Important? Being single is the perfect time to connect with your inner self and reflect on what you want and don’t...
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This hurts so terribly. Another failure. I can never seem to keep a man. I will be alone forever. What if that was it? Perhaps he will come back? What did I do wrong? These are all normal thoughts our mind throws at us after we've been broken up with. But it's time to begin the process of healing after the breakup. As much as it's quite normal, these thoughts are only temporary. And we're going to break free from them right now. Well, maybe not right now right now. But we'll explore how we can do it in the most optimal way possible and how to help ourselves. Maybe someone broke up with you, or maybe you had to walk away to...
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