Who am I?

Recently I have started therapy once again and it has definitely been a better experience than last time. The therapy is a Humanistic approach and involves lots of talking with a great focus on me. This is not easy. But, talking is exactly what I need right now. A safe environment where I can truly share my thoughts, feelings and worries without fear of being a burden or being stupid. 

It has raised a number of questions for me and made me think about the whole process. My previous session I discussed the frustration that I wasn't 'me' anymore. My therapist and I discussed the fact that I should not compare myself and start to accept what is happening and who I am right now. We began to explore the type of person I am and how this would change.

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  When I get through this, I will be changed. It is bound to happen, after all we evolve constantly. However, this time it is more forced. Everything happens for a reason, and this may be in a cruel way, but it is showing me something. There are aspects of my personality, which I accept, that can lead to my anxiety and depression. These are the things which I know will, and should, change after this.

So, 'Who am I?' What type of person will I become when I make it through the other side of this? I am not sure but I am definitely working on this.


Do you feel like you are still finding yourself?

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My Bridget Jones moment...

I am watching Bridget Jones's Diary and it has been so long since I have watched this film. It definitely got me thinking, the last time I watched this I was a lot younger - cut to now being 28 and inching closer to 30.

Am I where I thought I would be? No.

All by myself... [Source]

 

 

 

Like 'Bridget' I am beginning to look more closely at my life and what I want.

I am happy with my body, I like the way it looks (more often than not) and I am seeing some great changes with my workout routine at the moment. So in that aspect I am happy. I have also made a giant purchase this year - an apartment - and I love it. I love having my own space and something which is all mine. To get onto the housing market these days is difficult and as a single person it is near impossible! But I did it and for that I am proud of myself.

My career is a part of my life which I feel I need to make some changes to. I have talked before about my inability to say no but when school goes back in September I must learn how to. I take on far too much and this has had a negative impact on my health. I must remember that I work to live not live to work.

As far my love life, it has been pushed to the back of everything while I was dealing with my brother's illness and passing. During my health issues I was certainly in no fit state to date, being on the constant verge of tears 24/7 and looking ghostly ill would not have been a good first date. I am sure you can agree with that one. Now I am having to get myself back in the game but at 28 it is harder than you think. It's getting difficult to meet guys in bars now so where else? I think this means I actually have to start doing new things and getting out there in different ways. 

I wouldn't mind hearing this... [Source]

Like Bridget, I want to make changes in my life. Hopefully I won't end up in the romantic predicament of Bridget with a cheating cad! Maybe this is the start of my new year?

Have you had a Bridget Jones moment in your life?

Doctor, doctor...

It's a new year and so far it hasn't treated me as well as I hoped. Being ill just makes me feel a little off kilter and not ready to see the possibilities of the new year.Also, Dr Google has correctly (obviously, everything is the truth on the Internet) diagnosed me with both sinusitis, glandular fever and flu. Who needs a real life doctor?

You can always get an appointment with Dr Google... {source}

I am however planning a few changes in my life and in the blog sense. It wont be the layout because I quite like the look I have but there will be a few new things for you all. I know I've been rather up and down posting this past few months but I'm ready to blog it out again. 

I want to say a big thank you to those readers who have came back and started to join me on my journey once again. That and your lovely comments are very much appreciated and put a smile on my face! 

Please tell me I am not the only one to have turned to Dr Google for advice?

Sometimes change is good...

 Blog and Button

Now I've time off, I have been able to have a bit of a change about with my blog. I liked the old style but thought a change wouldn't go amiss!! I have managed (just) to create my own header- Thanks for your help Texa!!!  Also if you look to the right you will see a new button for my blog! Classy right?

 

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Quote of the Day Monday

Not only that, I have a brand new page. It's my 'Quote a Day Monday' page. Each Monday I am sharing a quote with all you lovely bloggers. On the actual page will be a back catalogue of quotes all together in one place to browse. Also, I would love it if you would like to email me with a quote you would like to post (with link to your own blog in the post too) with why it's special or why you like it.

Guest Bloggers

Finally, I will be going on an Eastern Escape Escapade around US and Canada next week for a couple of weeks and would love it if anyone fancied submitting a guest blog. I am pretty much open to any subject; likes, pet peeves, life, love etc etc. I will be scheduling some posts (and if possible some sneaky updates on my travels) and would be happy to schedule your posts with links to your own blog too. All you need to do is to email me with a blog post (inlcuding at least one image) and I will hopefully get it scheduled to go up while I'm away.

Contact me: takeallchances (at) gmail (dot) com

So, a lot of information there for you all. I hope I still have your attention? Yes? Woo!!! Hopefully I will have some quotes and blog posts in my inbox soon from you fabulous readers!