I ran my first ever half marathon on international women’s day! What a day for it! 💪🏻💪🏻 still so proud of myself.
It signifies so much for me.
First, to prove to myself that I could do it if I wanted to.
Then to put the training in and being consistent.
My aim for the race to start with was not to stop running. I didn’t care what time I did it in, I just didn’t want to stop.
Then when people told me I could do it in sub 2 hours based on what I was managing with my training, I didn’t doubt what they were saying. Instead I thought “why the hell not, of course I can do it”
If this was 5 years ago, or even 2 years ago, my mindset would have been completely different.
I wouldn’t have been all in. I wouldn’t had believed I could do it without stopping. I would have been complaining, doubting myself, and having an internal battle questioning why I had decided to do it.
This year, all I had going round in my head is “I’ve got this!”
“I am going to absolutely smash it!”
“I can do it in less than 2 hours!”
So what’s the difference? What’s the trick?
1. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and are doing the things you think are completely out of your reach. Because you will rise to where they are. I am surrounded by so many strong and inspiring people these days, who I am lucky to call friends. I couldn’t be more lucky!
2. Question that self talk. Where does it come from? Why do you think you can’t do something? Is it true?
3. Learn about who you are, understand yourself and love all your quirks! Because others see the best in you, when you see the worst.
You can do whatever you want to when you believe in yourself and are surrounded by the right people.
You are unstoppable!
Melissa Eloise - Women’s Confidence Coach
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It takes time for me to soften, because of all that I have experienced, to learn to trust people again. But with the right people around you, it can happen.
05/01/2025
Market Research - Social media
✨ Happy New Year everyone! ✨
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I would like to ask as many people as possible about how you use social media personally and what makes you buy products and services from people online and via social media.
Please comment below if you are happy to spare 30 mins of your time for me to ask you some questions and I will message privately to organise the how and when.
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23/04/2024
To tell you about today
As a general rule I don’t like Tuesdays. They are such a nothing day. Today was no exception.
I fell asleep before getting ready for bed last night. You know those times when you know you should get ready because you can feel yourself drifting off but CBA to move. Then the next thing you know your 3 episodes ahead and waking up with the light on.
So today didn’t start great.
The fogginess was real. I struggled to concentrate on my full monotonous work, with my mind all over the place.
Then it all seemed to change at lunch. I had a positive conversation with a recruiter who gave me some great tips and didn’t bat an eye when I told him what I was after.
It’s amazing what one conversation can do for you!
There is hope for me yet!
I finished the day with a wander after work managing to dodge the rain.
Quick dinner and back to finding that job I know is out there.
Then a nice relaxing bath with a meditation 🧘🏼
So the lesson here: just because your day started crappy doesn’t mean it has to stay that way!
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06/02/2024
One of my amazing friends is running the London marathon this year!
You’ve got this girl!
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13/11/2023
🌟 Empower Your Life with Healthy Boundaries 🌟
Setting boundaries is an act of self-care and self-respect 💞
Remember, boundaries aren't barriers 🚧 they're guidelines for healthy living 🌱
What's your favourite way to maintain boundaries? Share your tips in the comments!
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08/11/2023
🫶 Honest Communication: Be open and honest in your conversations. Share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions without fear of judgment.
🫶 Active Listening: Practice active listening by giving your full attention to the person speaking. Show genuine interest and empathy in understanding their perspective.
🫶 Express Boundaries: Clearly communicate your boundaries and respect those of others. Voice what you're comfortable or uncomfortable with in the relationship.
🫶 Be Vulnerable: Share your emotions and experiences, allowing yourself to be vulnerable. This helps build trust and deeper connections with others.
🫶 Apologise and Forgive: When needed, offer sincere apologies. Similarly, be willing to forgive others, fostering a culture of understanding and growth.
🫶 Avoid Pretence: Don't feel the need to act differently to please others. Be yourself consistently, even if it means expressing unpopular opinions.
🫶 Accept Imperfections: Embrace imperfections in both yourself and others. Understand that nobody is flawless, and that's perfectly okay.
🫶 Supportive Feedback: Provide honest but constructive feedback. Help others grow by offering supportive and constructive criticism when necessary.
🫶 Show Appreciation: Express gratitude and appreciation for others. Acknowledge and celebrate the positive aspects and efforts of your relationships.
🫶 Consistency: Be consistent in your behaviour and words. This consistency helps build trust and reliability in your relationships.
By implementing these actionable steps, you can cultivate more authentic and meaningful relationships based on trust, openness, and genuine connection.
03/11/2023
Knowledge is power! 🤓
When you know what traits authentic people have, it's easier to find them 💜
💜 Self-Awareness: Authentic individuals have a deep understanding of themselves, including their values, beliefs, strengths, weaknesses, and emotions. They are in tune with their thoughts and feelings.
💚 Consistency: They live in alignment with their core values and principles. Their actions, words, and behaviors are congruent with what they believe in, both in public and private settings.
💜 Vulnerability: Authentic people are open about their feelings and experiences. They are not afraid to show vulnerability or share their struggles, which helps build genuine connections with others.
💚 Honesty and Transparency: They communicate truthfully and openly. Authentic individuals are not afraid to express their opinions, even if they differ from popular beliefs.
💜 Resilience: Authenticity often comes with a sense of resilience. They have the ability to bounce back from setbacks, staying true to their beliefs and values in the face of challenges.
💚 Empathy: They genuinely connect with others and demonstrate empathy. Authentic individuals listen attentively, respect others' perspectives, and are compassionate in their interactions.
💜 Self-acceptance: They accept themselves for who they are, embracing both their strengths and weaknesses. This self-acceptance allows them to be genuine in their relationships and actions.
💚 Adaptability and Growth: Authentic individuals are open to change and growth. They understand that personal growth is a continual process and are willing to adapt their beliefs and behaviors as they learn and evolve.
💜 Courage: It takes courage to be authentic. They're willing to be themselves even if it means standing out or facing criticism. Authentic individuals are brave in staying true to who they are.
💚 Integrity: They operate with a strong sense of integrity. They do what they say and say what they mean, aligning their actions with their principles consistently.
Together, these characteristics contribute to the lovely authentic individuals' personalities and interactions, forming genuine connections and building trust in their relationships 🥰
02/11/2023
Debunking Authenticity Myths!! 😇👇👇
👉Authenticity means being perfect: Absolutely not! It means embracing all of your human imperfections and being genuine despite them.
👉Authenticity is the same as oversharing: People don’t need to share every detail of their lives to be authentic. What it means is to share things that are relevant and meaningful in conversation.
👉Authenticity is always easy and comfortable: I very much doubt that! It’s more about stepping out of comfort zones and facing difficult situations.
👉Authenticity means not caring about others' opinions: It’s the complete opposite! Authenticity is valuing your own truth while still respecting and considering different perspectives.
👉Authenticity can't coexist with professional success: Do you trust someone that acts like a robot or is always chipper? I know I don’t! Authenticity can lead to stronger connections and success as it builds trust and credibility.
👉Authenticity is a fixed state: We’re not necessarily born with it. It's an ongoing journey of self-discovery, growth, and aligning with evolving values and beliefs.
🪴To live authentically it requires self-awareness, personal growth, and committing to living in alignment with your true values and beliefs.
If you’re not sure what these are, then this is the best place to start!
🎩 What's most important to you?
01/11/2023
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21/10/2023
Have you ever noticed that when you are in a bad mood 😫 more bad things seem to happen to you? Drop me a 🧡 if you've experienced this!
Experiences you have, people around you and the way you view the world reflects🪞how you view yourself, deep down.
You may feel like the whole world 🌍 is against you....but really, is it you against yourself?
When you judge someone for the way they behave, are you actually seeing a part of yourself in them you don't like or understand?
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