Mistakes Do Happen

They will keep happening, it's what makes us HUMAN!

Dear Friend

How are you feeling today?

I’m back at it! It’s the start of a new day, a new week, and a new month. I’m feeling rather good, full of gusto, and ready to conquer the day. Even though last night, only a few hours ago, I wasn’t feeling so chirpy.

Something interesting happened to me on LinkedIn last night.

Something that knocked my confidence.
I immediately felt embarrassed.

But then I paused for thought and considered my mistake.

I realised it’s ok that mistakes still happen, and will keep happening, even at 49 years of age.

I received a direct message at 7:44pm from a friend, a copy writer friend, who noticed I’m made a grammatical error in one of my LinkedIn posts.

It was an important post to me, because it was one where I was requesting help from my LinkedIn community, kindly asking if they would share my post to their HR contacts, as a referral. I’m keen to speak to HUMAN resource managers, because I’d like to discuss my idea of hosting therapeutic journaling workshops in the workplace. Asking for referrals on LinkedIn is a big deal to me, I don’t do it very often, yet it’s something I should have the confidence to do more often.

Here’s the thing…

The way I work is without hesitation.

I just go on and DO!

I’m a DOER.

Always have been, always will be.

I’m a grafter, and I thrive off having a purpose, which involves helping others channel their emotions into something more positive and creative through the written word.

I’m not a perfectionist.
I don’t use spell check.
I say it how it is.
There are times when I struggle with words, both when I write and especially when I speak.

I speak before I think, so I’ve been told, a million times! My words get mixed up, I create words that actually don’t exist. But to me they do. It’s quite hilarious really.
Apparently this mixing up of words is called “Malapropisms” .
Another very dear friend of mine said I should have collected my “malapropisms” and written a book about them - now there’s an idea.

The lesson here is…

Be YOU!
Make mistakes.
Laugh at the messiness.
Whatever happens, the HUMAN side of you will never be replaced!

I found it quite ironic that as I was writing my message on LinkedIn, there was a button, an icon above my keyboard that said “Rewrite with AI”.

I rest my case!

Oh and for those wonderful HUMAN Resource Managers that I’d love to connect with - you won’t meet a more “HUMAN” being than me. One that makes mistakes, but one who will always make you smile.

“My name is Tanya, I help women channel their emotions into something more positive and creative through the practice of therapeutic journaling. It’s changing lives”

Until the next time

Take care and stay safe xx

What’s On with ease

Today I launched “JOURNAL THROUGH JULY” (check out NOTES here on Substack)

How is your rage these days?
Still feeling angry?
Easily frustrated?

Hmmm I thought so.

It’s ok. You’re not the only one who is feeling like this. Lots of women are raging, and it’s no suprise really. I know because I’m helping them turn their rage into fuel through the practice of therapeutic journaling.

So rather than rage alone, how do you fancy joining my 30 Day “JOURNAL THROUGH JULY” challenge, if nothing else it should help you channel your rage into something more positive and creative.

I believe with my help and support, you’ll be able to harness the power of your own words.

Ok, I know your’re sat there thinking why should you join “Journal Through July”?

Because every emotion you feel, every experience you have, every challenge you face, is part of your own unique story.

And your story matters!

Your rage is FUEL to share your story !

This 30-day challenge offers:

💡Daily journaling prompts to spark deep reflection

💡Techniques to help you channel difficult emotions constructively

💡Guidance on establishing a consistent journaling practice even when you think you don’t have the time

💡A supportive community of like-minded women, who are all super lush!

As someone who’s navigated life’s toughest chapters - including divorce, bankruptcy, and homelessness - I know firsthand the transformative power of putting pen to paper.

This journey is for you if you’re:

☹️ Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by life’s challenges

🤔 Seeking to understand and process complex emotions like rage

💪 Ready to rediscover your strength and resilience

👍 Committed to personal growth and self-discovery

So are you ready to begin your transformation?

Yes, great news !

We start today!

Let’s make July a month of profound change and growth. Ooh and I have a journaling gift for one lucky person. Give me a 👍 in the comments if you’re going to join us 💫