Tag: Relationships

Cya St Valentine – Breaking Relationship Expectations

Valentines day this year turned out to be far from what I expected. Sitting by the hospital bed beside the one I love I pondered the expectations of this day and relationships as a whole. The idea we get in our head of how it’s supposed to be, how this day is supposed to be and ultimately how our relationships are supposed to be. We believe our problems arise when we don’t reach them when in actual fact it is the expectations that are the problem. So here’s my perspective on breaking relationship expectations.

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22 Things I’ve Learned By 22

1. Taking care of your body and mind are both equally as important. Do not take for granted the one vessel to experience this incredible thing called life.

2. You are able to cope and move on from things far worse than you ever believe you could, just trust in the process. Keep on keeping on.

3. Quality over quantity for everything!

4. Trust and communication are THE two most important components of MY relationships. Focus on these two things and the rest will work itself.

5. EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY! People and emotions come into your life long enough for you to experience the necessary lesson then leave again. Everything passes both the pain and immense pleasure. Use it as incentive to make the most out of each experience.

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Letter To My Present Self: My Guide to Early Twenties.

This week I approach my 22nd birthday, another year older and most definitely wiser. You know those years that are filled with consistent highs and pure happiness? Yeah well this year has definitely not been that for me at all! Quite the contrary. But with struggle comes ample growth so I am appreciative.

So here is a letter to my present self, advice about the things to focus on in such a significant part of my life.

Dear Kaitlyn, or at this stage Kaity/Darling…

Right now you are in arguably one of the most lost stages of life, so remember that you are able to deal with circumstances far worse than you ever believe you can. Know that your lowest of lows result in an even higher high. Remember not to compare pain because pain is not relative to circumstance, pain is relative to experience. Your ability to cope with situations is relative to the experiences that have equipped you to deal with them. Forgiveness is strength not weakness and is a lesson that you’re going to learn in order to free yourself.

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THE ONE FOR IMPROVING HAPPINESS

IMG_9534These are the steps I take in order to get out my twenty-something, doing nothing, going nowhere ruts.

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5 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN STUCK IN A RUT

Let’s face it, in life we are constantly stuck in situations. Stuck in a dead-end job not knowing what other path to take. Stuck studying a subject you don’t even like. Stuck living at home with your parents wanting to move out. Stuck single wanting a relationship. Stuck in a relationship with no growth or not knowing whether you’re in the right relationship. Sound familiar to anyone? I’m absolutely not an expert in all these topics, but these are the things I make myself remember to become okay with feeling stuck. Because I do feel like an expert in that field!

Feather Stuck

1. You are working towards doing something whether you know it or not. Give yourself some credit because despite how it may look the rest of us are feeling the same in one way or another! This is not an excuse if you know you could be doing more to get to where you want to be. It is reassurance that despite what you think, you are progressing. Even if you believe you feel stuck the mere life experience doing what you’re doing, the conversations, the memories, the time and especially the mistakes are going to contribute to finding your way. Helping gain clarity deciding what you want and just as importantly what you don’t want.

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REDEFINING SUCCESS

PEOPLE tend to give us advice based not only from their mistakes and experiences but from their definition of what it means to be successful. Often due to the limited opportunities they had themselves (particularly those from a different generation) they have weighted a secure job with financial gain the sole element in becoming successful.

success

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