Category Archives: Self-Acceptance

Posts about accepting ourselves just as we are

This is it

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

Here’s one I prepared earlier … and edited and uploaded once I got online … I’m writing this from a bed on a ward at University College Hospital in London. I came in via A&E for a brain scan and … Continue reading →

Posted in Body Image, Health, Perfectionism, Self-Acceptance, Women | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Is it OK to be me?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

I got home late last night and glanced at what I’d written on yesterday’s blog. I do this now and again, after posting – I check back to see if my writing flowed and whether I said anything of interest … Continue reading →

Posted in Eating disorders, Faith, Self-Acceptance, Trust, Uncategorized, Women, Work | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

The naked truth

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

I’m just emerging from hibernation after a virus confined me to my bedroom for a number of days. It was a pretty horrible experience, particularly for someone who’s not used to getting sick and who prefers to be out doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Eating disorders, Leisure, Self-Acceptance, Uncategorized, Women | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Our best interests

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Why is it so hard to act in our own best interests? Or, since I can’t speak for everyone – as much as I’d like to – I’d better rephrase that and ask why it’s so hard for me to … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, codependency, Happiness, Self-Acceptance, Women | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Waiting for my honeymoon

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Yes, I’m waiting for my honeymoon. But before you fall off your chair, no, I haven’t gone and got married. Nor am I even remotely close. I don’t think exchanging a few emails with a couple of random guys on … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, codependency, Creativity, Happiness, Love, Perfectionism, Relationships, Self-Acceptance, Uncategorized, Women | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The curse of the capable woman

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

I spent the August bank holiday weekend with a bunch of intelligent, capable, successful, sporty women in their late 30s and early 40s. We were doing what independent, childless women of our age do on a bank holiday – pleasing … Continue reading →

Posted in codependency, Fertility, Leisure, Perfectionism, Relationships, Self-Acceptance, Trust, Uncategorized, Women | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Taking the plunge

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

It’s official. I’m dating again. I don’t mean dating anyone in particular – now that would be news – but rather I’m back in the dating pool, after some time spent sitting on the sidelines, wrapped up in a robe … Continue reading →

Posted in codependency, Dating, Love, Relationships, Self-Acceptance, Uncategorized, Women | Tagged , , , , , | 12 Comments

Somebody to love

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

When I looked at my last blog post just now, I felt sad – and not just because it was entitled ‘A space for sadness’. It’s dated June 5th. Twenty-one days ago. Three weeks. That would be fine if I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in codependency, Happiness, Love, Relationships, Self-Acceptance, Uncategorized, Women | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

A space for sadness

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

Over the last few weeks, since my previous blog post, I’ve felt a lot of sadness. The tears have been flowing with a frequency I haven’t experienced in quite a while. I always find this worrying. Is there something seriously … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Happiness, Self-Acceptance, Spirituality, Women, Work | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

Abundance

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

It’s been over two weeks since I wrote on this blog, which is a sure sign that something is out of kilter. Having time to blog generally means my life is well balanced – that everything is in its rightful … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Faith, Happiness, Self-Acceptance, Trust, Uncategorized, Women, Work | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments