by Erena Oliver | Jan 21, 2020 | Perfectionism, Responsibility, Self-Worth
We all have those little voices in our heads. You know the ones – the ones that nag at you, tell you that you aren’t good enough, or not brave enough. Yeah…those ones. I want to share a little personal story with you, to give you some...
by Erena Oliver | Oct 29, 2019 | Know Yourself, Relationships Are A Dance, Responsibility
The most important relationship The best relationship we can have, is not the relationship with another person, but the relationship with ourselves. It’s a fact of life that there’s regular ups and downs. There’s daily conflict. And instead of expecting...
by Erena Oliver | Oct 22, 2019 | Meaningful Relationships, Perfectionism, Surrender
Secret Perfectionism This last week or so, the word surrender has been in my face, and I’ve been having a little dance with that, to explore what it means, and more importantly, what I need to learn from it. Now what may surprise you, is that even though...
by Erena Oliver | Oct 14, 2019 | Create Space, Happiness, People Pleaser, Self-Worth
You decide your self-worth. Other people’s reactions and responses to you, are not a measure of your self-worth, and do not make you a good OR a bad person. It is not a label. One thing that was very challenging when I started this journey, was that I...
by Erena Oliver | Oct 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Rock Bottom When our relationship hit bottom…I wanted nothing more than to just walk away. It would be so easy. But I knew deep down in my heart, that I hadn’t given it everything I had. And I wouldn’t be able to live with myself,...
by Erena Oliver | May 6, 2019 | Abuse, Anger, Blame, Bullied, Bully, Bullying, Criticism, Depression, Fear, Powerless, Relationships, Shame, Stress, terror
Eradicating terrorism starts with me.. In recent weeks NZ has given many people a perspective that is not only heart-warming but hope-giving. There are many in the world today that feed on fear and are desperate to generate fear in the lives of the population – all to...
by Erena Oliver | Feb 25, 2019 | Abuse, Blame, Bullying, Clarity, courage, Criticism, Depression, Judgement, Misery, Pain, Shame
I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem tough, Able to cope when things get rough, It hurts that my friends never saw my pain Even though it was kept hidden because of the shame I’m a sensitive soul, though I seem tough, Able to cope when things get rough, It hurts that...
by Erena Oliver | Nov 8, 2018 | Abuse, Anger, Bullying, Dream, Fear, Mind, Misery, Powerless, Relationships, Resentment, Respect, Thoughts, Women
Feeling like a doormat as you juggle kids, partner and life? Life is a battlefield, maybe without the blood and physical wounds. People use you, hurt you and it seems like everyone and everything is against you and life leaves you feeling hopeless, worn out and...
by Erena Oliver | Oct 25, 2018 | Depression, Joy, Misery, Parents, Relationships, Solutions
What I learned to become a Great Role Model for my Kids and an inspiration to other parents. It is NOT too late to start to become a healthy role model. Seek help for yourself, learn to be fulfilled, more joyful and content. Admit you do not have all the answers and...
by Erena Oliver | Apr 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
TODAY – today is the day. You have awoken, you are alive, you have another opportunity. Today is what you have. This moment. You may have woken with a feeling…a fantastic feeling, a good feeling or a not so good feeling. This feeling sets the tone for your...
