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How I cope with stress...

Acceptance is a beautiful thing.

I haven't really written about my experiences in life, and I don't particularly plan on going into too much depth about the things I have experienced in my little life on the internet (yet). But I thought I'd write a little bit about my fight to overcome, and use these experiences for something better. To create a better version of myself, and a better life for myself.

a little pick me up motivation...

its exam time, and if you're anything like me, you're currently putting way too much pressure on yourself to do better and be better and smash your exams out of the ball park.

just remember to take care of yourself, don't bog yourself down with negativity and pressure.

eat well, sleep enough, and work as hard as you can.

you'll get there, it will all be over soon!

good luck, and we'll catch ya on the flip side 

#deepmuch?! #motivational 

i love this little quote - so i thought I would share it with ya.

A little mid week pick up..

In this day and age, we spend so much time being told how to better ourselves, and getting tips on how to improve our way of life, but in all honesty, whenever I read something that kind of puts a downer on the way I do things, I get a little offended. If I do something, and it suits the way I do things then i am perfectly fine doing it the way I like do it. 

So instead of trying to better myself why not just chill out, relax, and try your best, because my best is the best I can do, and your best is the best that you can do. Thats why I love this photo that I stumbled upon. I like the idea of doing things not just because they benefit something else. For example, 'get more exercise' - not because it will make you skinny, but exercise has so many other benefits. Instead of making you a better person, it actually just makes you feel better in yourself, a little more clear minded and relaxed - just what anyone needs - well, me anyway! 

I think there is too much negativity in the world, everyone wants to get in their two cents on how to live your life, it removes the good, happy things and just putting a positive light on making yourself feel better, sometimes makes each day a little easier to get through. 

this is just a short mid week post, i have more insightful, proper blog posts coming up soon, just getting back into the swing of things for being back at university after a short time off after exams!

muchos love

ysabelle

xxxxxx

Kids in the middle

Recently, I read an article about a new charity, one that I'd never heard of before. 

Kids in the middle is a charity based around supporting children that are in the middle of parents splitting up or divorcing. Coming from a family where my parents split when I was 5 years old, so almost 15 years ago, this charity is something I feel needed to happen years ago! 

Although in my personal experience, I had a lot of help and support from members of my family (especially my big sister), from friends of my family, and even my young friends at the time, something like this is necessary for children who aren't lucky enough to have as supportive people surrounding them. In addition to this, I'm lucky to that my parents have come together to be friends, after everything, as they realised that it was the best thing for me and my sister. I've experienced so many people I know be put in the middle of horrible separations, and used as a weapon against either parent. But separations don't have to be like that, and children do not deserve to be used like that, it's something that always stays with them and that is not fair.

So as i've been away from the blog for a while, I thought I'd share some information on a cause that has recently come into my eyes, and one I feel particularly passionate about myself (if you can't already tell!).

About the cause

Kids in the middle is a charity backed by a lot of young people and by family law and mediation firms. 

Its aim is the exist to raise awareness of the experience of children in separating families in the UK and to raise funds to support these children and young people. 

Eventually, the idea is to have an online peer support website, which will be there to help and support children either in the midst of separating parents or who have been through it, and still feel the need to chat it through. 

I like the idea that kids in the middle will be built with young people that have been through separation and will focus on communicating their point of view. It's aim is to be a service for young people, by young people. (Something you don't get very often). In addition to this, kids in the middle is being funded by young people raising money for a cause they are truly passionate about. 

I read on the kids in the middle website that nearly one in two sixteen year olds have experienced the separation of their parents, which is about 25,000 children a year. 

Kids in the middle has come about at just the right time after three online services for children in separating families have recently closed down. 

There is so much support about for this cause, but as always raising further awareness of the need for this charity is key. 

you can find more information about this cause at:

http://kidsinthemiddle.org.uk/index.php/about-us

https://twitter.com/kidsinthemid

I hope you enjoyed this post. 

I'll be happy to chat away with anyone who wants to chat about being a kid in the middle.

muchos love

ysabelle

xxxx