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Why Feeling Your Feelings is Your Gateway to Healing

What do you do when an uncomfortable or painful feeling suddenly hits you? Do you have a coping mechanism of choice – perhaps reach for the

How I Learned to Stop Reacting to Bad Behaviour

Shona Dee

4 min

How I Learned to Stop Reacting to Bad Behaviour

Do you often find yourself at the mercy of other people’s bad behaviour? Maybe an ex-spouse, a family member, boss or all of the above? It d

Shona Dee

4 min

Self-Partnering: How it Saved Me

Self-partnering does not mean that we will never feel abandoned or rejected or lonely again. It does mean that we learn how to fix ourselves

I’m a Single Gorgeous Independent Sista
21 DAY CHALLENGE

Shona Dee

5 min

I’m a Single Gorgeous Independent Sista 21 DAY CHALLENGE

Recently separated? Divorced? No longer sure of your place in the world, or of who you even are? Then the I'm a Single Gorgeous Independ

Shona Dee

5 min

How I Find Balance in Times of Stress

Like a lot of women, I find it somewhat difficult to find balance during times of stress and upheaval. That’s because, again like a lot of u

Shona Dee

5 min

Why It’s OK to Feel Sad

It can be hard for us to remember during our down periods that it is sometimes OK to feel sad. That we don’t always have to snap ourselves o

How to NOT Let Others Destroy Your Inner Peace

Shona Dee

3 min

How to NOT Let Others Destroy Your Inner Peace

Do other people often affect your sense of wellbeing? Truth is, you alone are responsible for your self-worth. Here's how to not let oth

Why Time Out From People is Essential for Self-Care

Shona Dee

5 min

Why Time Out From People is Essential for Self-Care

Whether you're an introvert or an extrovert - regular time out from other people is a must for self-care, as I found out the hard way. H

My top 4 self-care activities for when life SUCKS

Shona Dee

5 min

My top 4 self-care activities for when life SUCKS

A lot of people ask me how I manage to keep myself together on a semi-regular basis. Here's how! My top 4 self-care activities for when

Relationship Boundaries: What I Learned the Hard Way

Shona Dee

5 min

Relationship Boundaries: What I Learned the Hard Way

Relationship Boundaries: Here’s what I’ve learned about maintaining them, and what YOU can do if you feel that your personal boundaries are

How I Quit Reacting to Unnecessary Drama

Shona Dee

4 min

How I Quit Reacting to Unnecessary Drama

Do you find life to be a series of dramas and problems? A lot of it may be unnecessary. Here's how I learned to quit reacting to unneces

Finding the Courage to Become Your True Self

Shona Dee

5 min

Finding the Courage to Become Your True Self

Are you living life as the truest version of yourself? Most of us struggle to do this. Here's 2 simple ways you can find the courage to

6 Secrets For Reinventing Yourself After Heartbreak

Shona Dee

4 min

6 Secrets For Reinventing Yourself After Heartbreak

The pain that follows a breakup or divorce can be horrible, but you can use it to your advantage. Here are 6 secrets for reinventing yoursel

3 Simple Mindset Adjustments to Get You Through Crap Times

Shona Dee

5 min

3 Simple Mindset Adjustments to Get You Through Crap Times

We all go through crap times. Recognising that nothing is permanent is key to getting us through these times. Here's 3 simple mindset ad

5 Signs Your Relationship is Destroying Your Spirit

Shona Dee

5 min

5 Signs Your Relationship is Destroying Your Spirit

Have you forgotten who you are outside of your relationship? Can you barely remember the carefree person you used to be? You're not alon

Self-Love: Why it is the ONLY Way to Create Positive Change in Your Life

Shona Dee

4 min

Self-Love: Why it is the ONLY Way to Create Positive Change in Your Life

When was the last time you felt truly positive, empowered & in charge of your life? Without an ample dose of SELF-LOVE we can easily los

The Difference Between a Healthy and Unhealthy Relationship

Shona Dee

4 min

The Difference Between a Healthy and Unhealthy Relationship

RELATIONSHIPS: If you're anything like me, you’ve probably had the pleasure of experiencing both the exhilarating highs and devastating

How I Learned to Stop Taking Things Personally

Shona Dee

4 min

How I Learned to Stop Taking Things Personally

None of us can predict or control what another person says to us. Their words are just that – THEIRS. Our reactions are OURS. Oftentimes, th

To the Woman Who Thinks She Is Not Enough

Shona Dee

5 min

To the Woman Who Thinks She Is Not Enough

Do you ever feel that you are not good enough – for yourself or anybody else? Do you compare yourself mercilessly to other women? Here's

Shona Dee

5 min

Overcoming the Curse of Loneliness

Most of us get to a point in life when we find ourselves alone on a more frequent basis due to life changes. Here is how I manage to overcom

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