Bullying

 “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go...” - Dr Seuss

This may not be the most up-beat post, but i believe it is something that effects so many of us, and sadly, the first time i experienced it since moving states was once i started this program. Obviously, a bunch of women get nasty, but the experience of trying to get healthy is hard enough without saboteurs getting in the way.

Since Brisbane, i've received a lot of messages, some from strangers, some from friends, and some from people that i had thought were in my past. Now, them coming back into my present is by no means a bad thing, these people either judged me based on other peoples opinions of me, or were people i had had a small falling out with, or basically were people i'd just drifted away from. It made me wonder, did these people only want to reconnect because of my success, or had i changed? was i a person that people wanted to be around more so then the version of me i was 12 months ago? Personally, i believe the only thing that i changed about myself was removing toxic people from my life, Mish had mentioned it atleast once each round, but i didn't realise the power it would return to me until i did it last round. I think that's where this message is heading, whether you have been bullied or are being bullied, remember that you hold the power to guide ur life in whichever direction you choose, you can let them win, but it is by far more empowering to know that u have risen up against all that life has thrown at you, and you have come out on top.

Next time you hear something has been said about you, take it with a grain of salt. It says more about them then it does about you. Those that are worthy of being in your life will ignore it, those that believe it are doing you a favour by judging you, they're not the people you need in your life.

And most importantly, believe in yourself!

“I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!” - Dr Seuss