June 4, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
‘Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about learning to dance in the rain’. When you’re in a storm in life, it’s easy for others to quote the above words of wisdom, I mean they’re beautiful, aren’t they? But while dancing in the rain sounds poetic when the waters are calm, it’s much easier said than done. This... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: a little piece of joy Emily Macdonald Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement Wise up!
April 22, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
I’m not someone who has ever had a set plan; I have dreams and aspirations but I’ve learnt that there is so much you cannot plan for and, as you change and develop as a person, the things you want from life also change. This month, I want to share something with you all. I hope you find encouragement from... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Emily Macdonald From the Heart Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
March 25, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
I’ve had the misfortune of being on the end of some seriously narcissistic behaviour recently. We all have people in our lives that we find it hard to get along with or whose personality clashes with our own but what do we do when we realise that someone in our life is bringing us down? Like all personality disorders the... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Emily Macdonald Fire me up baby! Love & Relationships Rant
February 25, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
This week I was horrified to learn that Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington had had a nose job in a bid to quell the torrent of abuse she had suffered since stepping into the spotlight. I sat back, appalled and angered that a bright, intelligent, hard-working woman had felt the need to change her appearance to feel accepted. I, for... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Emily Macdonald Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
January 28, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
This weekend I went to a ruby wedding anniversary! It was wonderful to share in the celebrations of a couple who have been a big part of my life and, fat and full after a lovely meal, I and many others looked on as the couple’s children took centre stage to recount their childhood. With 6 children and 5 grandchildren... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Emily Macdonald From the Heart Love & Relationships