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HAPPY YOU DAY 💕
This is a different type of post and a very emotional one for me, but one I am willing to share openly.
Within the span of a week (this week to be exact from tomorrow, which happens to be International Women’s Day), I will commemorate several significant life events: my 51st birthday, the 30th anniversary/memory of a serious sexual assault by someone who was very close to me, and Mother’s Day. These occasions, are all intertwined, and fall within the timeframe of acknowledging and celebrating International Women’s Day. Each event holds deep personal significance for me, as they are connected to experiences that nearly cost me my life in ways I cannot fully describe.
Yet, I will mark this week with a single affirmation: “I am alive.” Despite the challenges posed by these events, which occurred in rapid succession, almost leading me to lose everything—my sanity, my physical well-being, my very existence, the journey of recovery has been long, painful and at times seemingly pointless, however, despite all the odds, I am still here, I am still breathing.
Though three decades have passed, it often feels as though they occurred just last year, with my birthday serving as a poignant reminder. It reminds me that not everyone is fortunate enough to have a loving mother (I certainly didn’t and she failed me in so many ways), and that not every woman can always face the world with unwavering strength and without fear continuously.
To everyone out there who has endured hardships and life changing challenges (regardless of gender), I commend you. Take a moment to acknowledge your resilience. Be proud of yourself; you are strong, extraordinary, and a beacon of hope. Whether you realise it or not, you are a hero to someone. So, instead of ME saying happy International Women’s Day, or happy Mother’s Day, or happy birthday this week, I say happy YOU day.
#happyyouday#celebrateyou#hero#IWD#IWD24#internationalwomensday#adversity#resilience#lifechallenges#sexualviolence#sexualassult#rape#mothersday#happybirthday
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20th March - Today is World Happiness Day 😃
My 3 sons are my happiness, my joy, my purpose, my drive, my Why!
After a powerful speech delivered by Karen Blackett OBE at the Chief X event last year, I committed that day to stop ‘Covering’.
#Covering is the concept & process by which individuals downplay their differences relative to mainstream perceptions, to omit or hide part of their identity in the workplace for fear of discrimination. Conversations around the challenges (& joys) of motherhood as a working mum are something I have consciously and subconsciously played down for over a decade having worked in hugely male dominated industries.
I believe children today are growing up with a fresh outlook, where Covering will be less frequent; where individuality will be embraced!
These 3 littles guys are my advocates, they see a woman, their mother who enjoys her career, they are curious about my day, join me in my journey of highs and lows. Many times, they've enjoyed my career just as much as me when I’m working with brands like Fortnite & PlayStation. 😍 They see their mother, the breadwinner, someone who champions for causes important to her and I hope they will carry these experiences forward into their adult life to help shift gender bias.
But this world can be challenging, cruel and unfair. I wonder will they and their female friends be any happier than us?
See the World Happiness Report 2024 released today with highlights in the comments below. 👇
What brings you happiness? And what have you been Covering from your identity? 🤔
#happiness#positiveleadership#equity#inclusion#womenintech
💗 We all have the power to reignite someone's faith in humanity, especially in the workplace. Through simple acts of kindness, like holding a door or offering help, we can spark a chain reaction of positivity.
Standing up for what's right and offering genuine support in times of need show we value fairness and compassion. But it's not just actions - our attitude matters too. Optimism and assuming the best in others foster trust and understanding.
Celebrating good deeds around us reinforces positive behavior. With kindness and a hopeful spirit, we can be the reason someone believes in the inherent goodness of people.
#AlwaysBeKind#WeAreBrainbox#OffshoringDoneDifferently#TogetherWeThrive
Through "Let's Fix It," we aim to create a ripple effect of positive change. Out with the old, in with the true: 'Happy Wife, Happy Life' is outdated! 🚫 In a healthy relationship, everyone's happiness matters. 🌟 Let's celebrate and strive for mutual contentment and support. After all, happiness is contagious!
Join us in this movement to transform memes into messages of empowerment and equality. Share your fixed memes, engage with our content, and be a part of the change. Together, let's fix it!🍝💪✨
By reshaping the narratives in memes, we can challenge ingrained stereotypes, promote equality, and encourage a culture that values balanced and healthy relationships. This campaign is not just about fixing memes; it's about fixing mindsets and fostering a more inclusive and respectful society.
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The Empowered Feminine does what feels aligned to her energy. She does what she sees fit. She does what she wants to do and what she thinks and feels is necessary. As long as she knows she does not intend to harm anyone. She does things that adds value to herself and enriches her life experience first and foremost and as a byproduct of it, she adda value to others and to the world, she enriches the life experience of others by just being herself. #empoweredFeminine#DatingTips#DatingCoach
WE LOVE THIS ANALOGY…
🌸You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere.
Why did you spill the coffee?
"Because someone bumped into me!!!"
Wrong answer.
You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup.
Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea.
Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out.
🌸Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It's easy to fake it, until you get rattled.
So we have to ask ourselves... “What’s in my cup?"
🌸When life gets tough, what spills over?
Joy, gratitude, peace and humility?
Anger, bitterness, victim mentality and quitting tendencies?
Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it.
Today, let's work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation, resilience, positivity, kindness, gentleness and love for others.
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3moHappy birhday, Lisa!!