Handling Life Without Losing Yourself
When I worked in nurseries, one of the key life lessons to instil in the little bubbas, was resilience. It was so funny, because a child would climb up onto something, then when t
Be Where Your Feet Are
I find it so funny how the older generation always says us Gen Z are chronically online. And yeah, a lot of us probably are glued to our phones. But as a child of immigrant parents, with family sca
Hollow Spaces With a Heavy Feeling
Christmas is around the corner everybodyyyyyyy! Personally, I believe we can start the countdown from now. <img src="https://taneshaschronicles.wordpress.com/wp-
Everything Feels Wrong, BUT...
Last month, my husband and I took my niece out for a birthday outing. On the way back, baby girl was exhausted from the fun and fell asleep. Whilst she was resting beautifully, little was she aware
Upright On The Inside
“Sit up straight”, “stand up straight”, “You need to have good posture”. I'm sure you've heard one of those statements in your lifetime. There are numerous benefits to having good posture.
The Paradox of Self-Preservation: Protecting Yourself from Happiness
Self-preservation: the action of keeping yourself safe or alive in a dangerous situation, often without thinking about what you are doing </block
You Know My Name
It's Sabbath evening. I decided to have a mini worship session on my own. I put my headphones on, pressed shuffle on my gospel playlist and began belting out the tunes. From the Kirk Franklin to th
Fighting for Joy
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Seeing Is Deceiving
So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the thi
Gift Yourself Grace
I hear the word grace in church all the time. I learn about grace being a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8). Therefore it is something freely given, I do not need to work to 'earn
Invest In Yourself
There are so many things out of our control and this year has really emphasised that. However, there are some things we as individuals do have control over. How we see ourselves, take care of ourse
Words of Affirmation: A Problematic Love Language
We all love to hear compliments and receive praise every so often. It’s that little reminder or small push that we are doing something well or that we are appreciated by those around us. Fo
The "Nocebo Effect": Are Your Thoughts Killing You?
It’s actually a wild question – “are your thoughts killing you?”. But believe me, they just could be. Let me tell you a story that I heard about that can be found in an <a href="https://ww
#DevotionsWithTee: Are You Gonna Bounce or Believe?
Luke 8 – Luke 8 is a combination of stories. We go from Jesus casting out demons, to teaching a parable, Then Jesus calming the storm, Then casting out demon again, Then we meet a man named Jairus
The 'Inferiority Complex'
What is an inferiority complex? It has been defined in one dictionary as "An unrealistic feeling of gene
Down In The Jungle: Parents Impact On Emotional Wellbeing #2
The only way I properly express myself properly is through writing. Having worked with children I come across a lot of stories with talking animals, wizards, witches and other magical fantasies. S
#DevotionsWithTee: From Dejected to Redeemed
I LOVE THIS BOOK IN THE BIBLE OMDSSSSSSS! I must confess I’ve never actually read it. So when it came up as the next thing to read in my bible study guide I was so excited. I thought I was
#DevotionsWithTee - Hope Within 4 Walls
Being stuck indoors has me sinking back into depression. I’m suddenly forced to be alone with my thoughts. I’ve been made to come to a halt from the everyday frenzies of life and just… rest? <
Self Harm: My (Short) Story
I started self-harming around the age of 14. A lot was going on. Dealing with bullying, my illnesses, family illnesses, other stresses and it really took a toll on me.
Let's Talk About It #10 - Parents Impact On Emotional Wellbeing
The problem starts when a parent fails to recognise that a child is actually a human being. A separate entity. A whole individual. Many parents without even realising raise their child to be a refl