We find ourselves doing things to keep others happy, not rock the boat, keep the peace and then sit with feelings of guilt possibly even hurt as we let ourselves down by not being truly who we are which is Love.

To be our authentic self, tap into that inner strength, make choices that show love, kindness, respect, patience so we don’t end up hurting the people we love.

As a mum I want my girls to see a strong woman in me, someone who leads by example, doesn’t settle, who shows patience gratitude love for herself, fearlessly independent, gentle and kind.

My Mantra is to show love & kindness to everyone even those who speak bad tongue of me. They need it more. To be shown that love conquers all negativity and harsh behaviour. You can’t hold onto it as it will fester and destroy those who do. So I send them forgiveness.

Never change who you are to make others happy or make them feel secure. Change for you so you can grow heal and step forward for you first. Your relationships will then transform as your outer world reflects your inner world.

Quieten the people pleaser and inner critic and speak your truth standing up for yourself and what you believe in. Your freedom is the power of your thoughts to choose a new reality, accepting yourself completely all of you and then rising to shine bright like the star you are!

Your children will model your behaviour or do less so the more responsibility we take to step up the better we do to impact and make a difference for all.

Lee-Anne Izzard

10th Dec 2023