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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

GIRL E BUSINESS - SMILE DAY


Sometimes its hard just to SMILE J.  Contending with such issues as illness. financial pressures (especially at this time of year), the loss of a loved one, pressure in relationships, stress at work etc. can obviously have a detrimental effect on one, your self esteem and secondly your feeling of security and worthiness.

Today is SMILE J day.  I want you to try and SMILE J today.  Just for no reason whatsoever.  If you are a person that doesn’t smile very often watch what happens.  There will be a flurry of activity around you with everyone wanting to know why you are so happy.  Smiling is infectious.  When you SMILE J you show yourself at your very best and hence people see a happy individual that they might like to aspire to be.

It is so extremely hard to SMILE J especially when you have been faced with the loss of a loved one.  In this circumstance think about a time when you were together that was funny, hilarious or just plain crazy.  The funny things they did, the laughs that you shared will remain treasured memories you will hold forever.  All of a sudden when you think of these things a little smile just may start to creep in.  The more you think of those wonderful times the more it can make you smile.  And guess what? You can take comfort in the fact that they are smiling with you.

Just SMILE J  today and see what happens………… A smile never hurt anyone.

Love and care..........  GIRL E BUSINESS


Sunday, November 28, 2010


Hi Guys or Girlies should I say !

The creative juices have been flowing today.  Above is what I have come up with for the Business logo so far.  Would love to hear your thoughts on this one.  Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.  I'm not sure how it will appear on the Blog though so we'll see.

Love and care   GIRL E BUSINESS

Saturday, November 27, 2010

JUDGING OTHERS

I found this quote today by Wayne Dyer and thought just how unbelievably  true this is.  When you really think about it, how we treat people and in turn how we are treated, really is all about you and nothing to do with how others view your or their actions at all.

"When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself."
(Wayne Dyer) - "I'll See It When I Believe it" 

The old saying still goes "Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself"  This is a very hard thing to do sometimes, trust me I know,  but you can take comfort in how you have handled things and responded to a situation, and be separated from how you are perceived for doing so. Be proud of your actions with little or no reflection on other people's judgement or ridicule.  In a nutshell "Be true to yourself". 

When you are angry, sad, hurting or scared, you may find yourself in judgement mode. 
You wonder to yourself why that person did that, or why they said that, why? why? why?  If you try and focus on the fact that it really is their journey and their "stuff" then one emotion that comes that comes to you instantly is a feeling of relief. (Try it! Seriously it does work) Relief in the fact that you can't be responsible for their actions or words. Again it is their "stuff".  This does not mean you don't love or care for them, it just means you accept who they are and what they do.

If you reacted in a critical, angry and aggressive way then the quote above is completely appropriate to your situation.  Unfortunately this is the time we really have to look at ourselves and no other.  I can't say that you can cut off your emotions or feelings instantly.  This would not be realistic at all, but being conscious of your words and actions will certainly lessen the pain and resentment you may feel toward another and eventually you will certainly feel good about yourself and that sense of relief will remain.

Imagine a world with no judgement or ridicule, no control, no abuse, no anger.  Impossible? Yes for some people it would be, but by acknowledging yourself and how you deal with situations you really can change your perspective on yours and others lives in general.  


It's a long road for all of us and with every day we are still learning new things.  Maybe this could be one of them................

Love and care   GIRL E BUSINESS

Friday, November 26, 2010

NO ARMS NO LEGS NO WORRIES - Nick Vujicic

Through the tears I want to thank you Nick Vujicic for all that you do.  We can all take comfort in the fact that that there is one very special human amongst us that is such an overwhelming inspiration to all of us and especially our precious children.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciYk-UwqFKA

PARENTING ADVICE AND SUPPORT ONLINE

Isn't it amazing the difference two little letters can make (i.e. .au)  (See previous post)  This is the page I was actually looking for to share with you.  The advice, support and resources they offer are invaluable. Especially as a single parent.  I just wanted you to know that this is out there and sometimes it is easier to talk about issues in regard to the children with professionals that deal with these sort of problems on a a daily basis.  It is there if you need it.  Just thought I would share.  http://www.parentline.com.au/

TEENAGERS AND THEIR UNRELENTING REQUEST FOR FREEDOM

In my attempt to source useful information for all of us, I came across this extremely valuable website I thought I would share with you.  I love the first bit of advice regarding "Teenagers Freedom" Looks like I know where my kids will be spending time next year.  Go Karl !!!  http://parentshelpline.com/  I look forward to hearing your comments and any additional advice you can offer.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Hi Again !

 If you aren't already aware the intent of  Girl E Business is to provide a place for all women (young and old) to receive guidance and support from other women in relation to problems , questions or anything that they would like an answer to.  It is also a place of sharing. New Ideas, Recipes, Products, Services etc etc  Remember a problem shared is a problem solved.

If you would like to be one of the first to ask a question.  Please email me at girlebusiness@optusnet.com.au with your question, your initials, or first name or an Anonymous name that only you will recognise and your location (Town or City).  This way if you feel a little apprehensive about asking something I can post the question on this site for you and you can remain anonymous.  This way you can still follow your question because you know who you are and also even comment if you wish. 

Please be assured any emails received will remain completely CONFIDENTIAL.  Any content of the email other than the question itself will not be posted to the website.

Looking forward to hearing from you............. Girl E Business

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

HOW EXCITING

Girl E Business is now on Facebook also.  I thought one of the first questions I would raise would be along the lines of parenting, sex or food  but NO!   My first question on my blog is "Does anyone know how to get the "Like on Facebook" icon on my blog page? "  Thanks so much for your help !!!!  I promise to come up with an intriguing question very soon.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

IN THE BEGINNING ........................

Hello & Welcome............

Well here I am.  Thrust into the world of Blogsville.  I have so much to learn so on a daily basis and I will challenge myself to learn more with every post . So please bear with me whilst the new information is processed and applied...Well, lets hope !!!  I still have NO IDEA how anyone will find this.  This little challenge will remain to be seen.

Girl e Business has been established with love, care, support and of course with YOU in mind.  It really is all about YOU! It is my intention to provide a place where women from all walks of life can join to share their life experiences, learn from others, and to find help, care and support when required.

Last year was a very challenging year for me, but as we know out of evil good always comes.  I was quite ill and sort to seek help in the attempt to understand what had and was happening to me.  I was extremely fortunate that I had the emotional and physical support of my wonderful family and friends.  At this time nothing meant more to me than to speak to someone who had been through the same thing and understood exactly how I felt.  It brought huge relief to me just knowing that someone else could relate to the experience itself.

During this time, though I came to the realisation that this might not be the case for everyone.  I know my experience cannot be even closely compared to that of someone being diagnosed with Cancer, Diabetes or any other disease that some amazingly strong Women are challenged with, but it was enough to catapult me to try and help make a change for the better. 

 Unfortunately, I didn't really find a place where I could discuss anything with anyone other than my friends or Doctors. Disappointed, despondent and overwhelmed by fact sheets, pages and pages of information, phone numbers, fax numbers, email addresses etc I gave up. I did find alot of individual websites, that were extremely supportive with information but I was still looking for that place where there were other women like me that might benefit from a chat or discussion with a complete stranger. 

A place where you could chat to someone with the same illness, problems or fears as yourself even if it was a total stranger.  Speaking from experience this sometimes seems to be the best person to talk to.  For whatever reason, it seems you can be more open with a stranger with no fear of judgement or ridicule.  There is no thought in your mind that restricts you from telling it as it is and explaining exactly how you feel.  It can also be extremely healing.  I also learnt from my experience that a stranger can turn out to be one of your best friends whether they are living next door to you or on the other side of the world.

My heart sank at the thought of anyone going through what I had been through on their own, and to be honest I couldn't imagine how anyone would ever be strong enough to cope with an illness or just problems in general without any support. Since I have recovered I have felt an overwhelming determination to get out into the world and try and create a place for these people to go.  A place where they can gain information in relation to their current situation, be it illness, relationship problems, health information, and on a lighter note shopping and chocolate...Yes lots of chocolate! (That will be explained at a later date!) Hence Girl e Business was born.  The place where Girly business can be talked about at any time! by anyone!

Some people struggle through life and their problems alone be it health, financial, family etc etc.  These people are often Single parents, Widows, or just people who during their life's path have somehow been separated from their families and friends. It would be my hope that these people where no longer surrounded by loneliness, fear and isolation and that they could take comfort in the fact they had somewhere to turn to other than their wonderful support groups, foundations and charities.

Finding someone who is suffering with the same problems as yourself, increases both parties self esteem and  also encourages  a newfound strength that you never new you had.  It also promotes huge relief and comfort in the fact that there is someone out there just like yourself, with the same fears, insecurities and concerns.

It is not my intent to base Girl E Business exclusively on health problems but to bring to the fore questions for us in all areas of life.  These could include the subjects of, parenting, fashion, house cleaning, recipes, health & wellbeing, spirituality, anything really OH and MEN!  Anything that you might like to know about or just as important like other people to know. I really do need your help.  I will be relying on all of the "Girlies" to provide that information for others and to have input and share their own experience to help others in any shape or form.

It is my hope to create many different aspects of Girl E Business and whilst all the ideas remain in my head for the moment, by posting this I hope that in some way it is the start of things to come.

All that I ask is that any comments made are made with complete respect to individuals and are always remain inspiring to others with the upmost positivity in mind. 

With love and care  GIRL E BUSINESS

(Not bad for my first Blog !)  LOL