The #JudgmentDetox Continued – How to deal with bad situations

The #JudgmentDetox Continued – How to deal with bad situations

Choosing not to be judgmental is a pretty tall order, especially when there are so many crappy situations out there in the world today. So how is your #judgmentdetox going?! Over the last couple of weeks I’ve had my buttons pushed a LOT. I’ve heard about...
Acceptance starts with compassion

Acceptance starts with compassion

I’m going to be super honest and vulnerable now, and hope that those reading this understand that I’m human too. I’m having a really hard time with acceptance right now. Most people who know me would describe me as the most forgiving,...
An open letter to my indecisive self

An open letter to my indecisive self

Dear Emma, I know you’ve always had a problem with making decisions. Ever since you can remember you’ve been too scared to make a decision, in case it’s the wrong one. Your parents tried to protect you by making decisions for you, and whilst, yes, it...
The question you should ALWAYS ask before any conversation

The question you should ALWAYS ask before any conversation

I had a conversation with a family member this weekend. They’ll remain nameless to avoid any upset. The conversation started because said family member, let’s call them ‘ET’, wanted to ‘have it out’ with someone close to them whose...
Choosing to put yourself in harm’s way

Choosing to put yourself in harm’s way

This week I sort of moved back in with my parents. At thirty-one years old. Into my childhood room, which I spent the whole of last weekend clearing out of fifteen years of accumulated memories and junk (in equal measure). To make room for a two-bed house’s...