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18/08/2026

Reminder that life can change in an instant.
One phone call.
One piece of news.
One moment you never saw coming.

And when you really let that sink in, it doesn’t make you fearful… it makes you present.

None of us are guaranteed anything.
So stay humble and grateful. And don’t wait for a wake-up call to start living like today matters.

Live your life now❣️❣️

16/08/2026

IS IT LONELINESS OR DO YOU FEEL ALONE.....

Do you feel lonely or you feel you are alone even if you are in a relationship?

Most people are terrified of being alone because they treat solitude like a symptom of failure rather than the ultimate pleasure and comfort for one's self.

Self love is when you feel whole on your own and you finally understand that every relationship becomes a CHOICE not a necessity.

It is when you finally understand that YOU can actually live alone and enjoy and be at peace with your own company.

You realize peace is better than crowded discomfort, whether its family or friends.

Calm is better than forced belonging.

Silence is better than those awful draining conversations.

It's when YOU finally understand you can......

Smile and be happy while you being alone.

YOU go to bed without waiting for anyone’s message or calls.

Enjoy every moment of your day, even the hard ones, because they make you stronger and wiser.

YOU can enjoy exercising without company knowing its time spent in reflection and peace.

Dining alone - this is not an act of desperation—it’s an act of self-respect.
Take yourself on a date, go to the movies, order your favorite meal, and enjoy the freedom of not having to accommodate anyone else’s agenda.

Look good just for YOU - dress to impress for you.
Looking good becomes a personal celebration of who you are, not an audition for someone else's approval.

Going to sleep without checking a screen means you value your rest and know that is sacred and your mind / heart is no longer up for negotiation.

Give yourself to reflection and personal growth.
Learn to sit with your own thoughts without the distraction of media or other people, and you will discover who YOU actually are.

Learn to be creative and playful within yourself.

Lastly, your home should be a reflection of who you are, not a place waiting for someone else’s approval.
Fill your home with what you love, and watch how it boosts your confidence and peace of mind.

Then my beautiful friend you have understood your mission its called SELF LOVE - caring for one's self❣️
💥💥Not loneliness!💥💥

True peace begins the moment you stop looking for your reflection in someone else’s eyes and realize that your own validation is the only currency that matters

Today, we are being pushed and reminded constantly through different narratives that being alone equates to being "lonely", convincing people to remain in draining, one-sided relationships just to feel part of something or that you need someone to love you to feel whole.

Being alone allows you to RECHARGE
REFLECT
RECONNECT
And to truly understand that you don't need to chase "love"...it will find you when you LOVE yourself.

While others chase attention, you build a life that doesn’t need validation just YOU the whole you.

You learn that not every gathering is necessary.
Not every relationship deserves your energy whether its a friendship or a relationship.

You begin choosing spaces where your presence is appreciated, not tolerated.

Choosing solitude is not withdrawal..
It is self-love......
Because peace grows where you feel safe, valued, and emotionally at ease.

And sometimes, the best company you can keep is your own.....awesome news!

You will find the greatest act of self-preservation is choosing the quiet of solitude over the guaranteed exhaustion of a connection that costs you your peace of mind and care for yourself.

When you learn to protect your energy, you stop settling for those "love" breadcrumbs and start demanding worthy personal substance for both your friendships and within any potential relationship.

You no longer entertain mixed signals or lower your standards just to keep a relationship or friendship going.

Real self care and confidence in self is not about being noticed; it’s about being entirely okay if you aren’t, because you already know your worth.

Chasing any form of validation from others is an exhausting game where the goal posts are always moving and changing.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
The only approval that truly changes your life is the one you give yourself.

Stop shrinking yourself to fit into spaces where you aren't appreciated.

Be brave enough to get to know the person in the mirror and love every part of YOU.

DO THE WORK YOU ARE SO WORTH IT......
Own who you are
Own your worth
Speak your truth
and step into your own space with love and self confidence.

You are the author of your own joy and happiness and once you master the art of being whole on your own, no one can ever make you feel like you have to glamour for love or a spot in someone's life.
What if your best life is not waiting for a partner, a roommate, or a crowd?

What if the most important relationship you will ever cultivate is the one you have with your own company?

So its time to stop calling it "loneliness."

Loneliness is an ache for others; solitude is an opportunity for yourself to reflect and grow in gratitude and love.

Reframe your vocabulary, and you will change your entire experience of your own company.

Choose YOU every time

❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

14/08/2026

I have found WORDS can heal and hugs are worth there weight in gold....

So when angry, hurt or in pain choose your words with care.

A kind word can restore hope, encourage a tired heart, and remind someone they are not alone.

Angry words bound back on you. Hoping to hurt another when you are angry, hurt or pi**ed off? Don't use your words just walk away use your silence!

It is so easy to help build people up instead of tearing them down because of YOUR pain.

Don't take things personally most people surrounding you are struggling with their own demons.

Your care and kindness you share today may become the strength someone carries tomorrow.

Be the love for yourself as well those that share your path.

Love and light
Vivienne ❣️

13/08/2026

LACKING MOTIVATION

Sometimes what looks like a lack of motivation is actually emotional exhaustion.

You can want something deeply........
and still feel unable to move.

Not because you're lazy.
Not because you've given up.
It's because you have been carrying things for so long that your internal system is simply tired and exhausted.

I think a lot of us spend years trying to fix our motivation when what we really need is to understand what has (is) emotional draining us.

❣️Recently I found I've been carrying too many things internally and for too long and the catalyst was when my beautiful dog, Foo become ill it toppled me over the edge.

My internal system had become overloaded with pressure, noise, suppression, and those deeply buried past unresolved emotional issues and conflicts....

I realised that I didn't need more motivation - what I needed was to quietly take care of myself and open my awareness towards those inner conflicts / issues.

We all have them - some more than others.

Awareness of your internal patterns and emotions can be such a powerful step towards growth and aligning internally.

Most people don’t recognize mental fatigue until exhaustion, emotional heaviness, or disconnection becomes difficult to ignore.

I've realised I don’t need more motivation - I need less overwhelming mental exhaustion.

What I labelled within myself as procrastination, as a lack of drive or declining interest was the consequence of my mind been overloaded with.........

Too much conflict.

Too many decisions.

Too much input.

Too many open past loops.

MENTAL FATIGUE disguises itself as a motivation problem......

And the danger is that I found that if you push too hard you respond incorrectly causing other pressures - misalignment within!

And it just adds more pressure to your already over stimulated, stressed out brain.

The turning point came to me when I started asking better internal question of myself:

💥💥I did the work, ignored the outer world and began questioning my subconscious mind...

"Am I truly unmotivated,
or am I mentally overloaded?"

This distinction changed everything for me.......

Clarity reduces cognitive strain.

❣️And importantly I learnt you need to regularly create space to just......
THINK...
RECOVER
and REALIGN yourself.

Quietly.....no pressure!

❣️And acknowledge that YOU are allowed to heal gradually.
Healing is not less miraculous because it happens layer by layer.

It happens when you realise
that you do NOT need to solve your entire future today to have peace now.

I know you want to move forward today, now, however, everything in you feels.....
Flat
Resistant
Emotional
And you feel disconnected.

People call it “lack of motivation” however, sometimes it’s just emotional overload showing up through your behaviours.

❣️When your mind says, “Everything is too much,”
Its time to ask yourself one question:
“What is the next right thing I can do?”
And that's where YOU begin.

Because motivation is rarely the starting point.

Your internal energy is.

And clarity and awareness is what unlocks it.

You have to build awareness and clarity of self....
To think clearly
To ask better questions of yourself.
And always be completely honest in your answers.
So you can make better decisions.

What also help me was having "Counselling" sessions so I can vent, unlock and release my emotional build-up etc.

You also need to understand that emotional exhaustion can manifest in many different ways.

Here are some common signs I know I've experienced:

💥PERSISTENT FATIGUE:
Feeling drained, depleted, or exhausted, even after resting or sleeping.

💥LOSS OF MOTIVATION:
Feeling hopeless, disconnected, or lacking enthusiasm for activities that usually bring joy.

💥REDUCED PRODUCTIVITY:
Struggling to focus, making decisions, or completing tasks.

💥PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS:
Headaches, stomach problems, or muscle tension due to chronic stress.

💥EMOTIONAL NUMBNESS:
Feeling detached, disconnected from others, or struggling to feel emotions.

💥INCREASED NEGATIVITY:
Developing a doom and gloom outlook, feeling hopeless, or questioning one's purpose.

💥WITHDRAWAL:
Avoiding social interactions, work, or activities due to feeling overwhelmed.

💥SELF-DOUBT:
Questioning one's abilities, feeling inadequate, or struggling with self-blame.

💥CHANGES IN APPETITE OR SLEEP:
Experiencing changes in eating habits or sleep patterns due to stress.

💥INCREASED IRRITABILITY:
Snapping at others, feeling short-tempered, or having a low tolerance for frustration.

💥💥These signs can vary from person to person, and it's essential to recognize them to address emotional exhaustion effectively.

Often the issue is not a lack of motivation — it is a build up of unresolved emotional patterns, unrelenting doubt and the crushing weight of expectation from yourself and others.

The hard truth?
Doing hard things actually makes your life easier.

Every time you avoid that internal conflict it builds up in your mind....
It doesn’t disappear.
It grows.
It gets heavier.
It drains your energy.

So find ways to you face it?
It doesn't have to be immediately - any step forward is a step in getting your power back.

So whatever you’re putting off today because it “feels hard” - do it anyway.

Feel the fear and do it anyway
❤️

11/08/2026

HEALING YOUR INNER CHILD

Everyone has an inner child.

Your inner child is where you first learned........
How to feel about yourself
How to receive love
How to ask for support
and what to expect from others - yes the expectations of others "what to expect".

Unfortunately, many of us don't know our own inner childs - desires, triggers, pain or beliefs.

Sometimes the adult you are today…....
Is still carrying the hurt of the child you once were.

The child who needed to be seen, held and loved.

The child who needed to be heard.

The child who deserved protection, encouragement, and unconditional love.

Healing doesn’t mean pretending that child never existed - it means spending time learning about your inner child beliefs and hurts / pain etc......

Healing means finally becoming the safe place your inner child always needed.

It is interesting how the things we experienced growing up can still show up in our relationships, our reactions, and especially the way we see ourselves as adults.

Childhood is where you first learn what feels safe to bring into your life and your relationships.

As a child you learnt about other people's reaction and when excitement was met with....
Comparison
Criticism
Dismissal
Anger
Envy
Competition
or a noticeable shift in someone else's mood.
It made sense that you learned pretty quickly as a child to pay close attention to other people's reactions and expectations especially those you loved.

As a child growing up, you learn that instead of simply sharing something meaningful, part of your attention stays focused on how it might affect someone else - their reaction = how you as a child reacted!

Your inner child is where you first learned how to....
Feel about yourself
How to receive love
How to ask for support
What to expect from others

Recognizing and getting to know your inner child isn't about blaming the past.

It's about understanding how early experiences can shape the ways you learnt to protect yourself and connected with others.

It is interesting how the things we experienced growing up will show up in our relationships, our reactions, and the way we see ourselves as adults.

If all this feels familiar, a gentle place to begin exploring the emotional patterns that may have shaped you would be by letting your inner child know that YOU are here to nuture and care for their well-being.
That they are not alone anymore.......

It’s a magical, life changing and challenging getting to know your inner child.

Firstly, know that your Inner Child Is always listening!

💥Every time you call yourself a failure - Your inner child hears it.
💥Every time you tell yourself you are not enough - Your inner child believes it.

What if - YOU started to speak to yourself the way you would speak to a little child who needs love, support and comfort?

With patience.

With compassion.

Just mostly LOVING care.

This is IMPORTANT.....
The relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship in your life.

Start being kind to the child within you.

YOUR own healing begins the moment you choose yourself.

When you learn to find your inner child, and let them know that YOU are here to take care of them and that they aren’t alone anymore, it’s a magical - its life changing.

❣️It does take work and patience, empathy and "active" listening.
Validation and consistency
Understanding and acknowledging your inner childs feelings and emotions - even if directed towards YOU.

Lets start healing...
Find yourself a Journal and start writing....

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INNER CHILD WOUNDS

💥GIVE YOURSELF WHAT YOU NEVER RECEIVED
Stop waiting for others to finally understand,
Validate or love you the “right” way.
Become that safe place for yourself.
Speak kindly to your mind, comfort your emotions, and show up for yourself the way you always needed.

Write a letter to your inner child.......

❣️This is my Inner Child Letter.

Dear Me

I know I still remember feeling unseen, unheard
I was called names - four eyes, stupid, silly.......
Made to feel small
My siblings made me feel stupid for simply existing.

However, Miss Vivienne today, I want you to know this:

It was never your fault.
You were never stupid or ugly
Not then.
Not ever.

Competing, arguing and feeling left behind wasn't because you weren't seen or heard it was because your parents had their own insecurities and pain - not understanding, too full of just surviving!

The yelling and arguments weren't because of you and the words you heard were never about you or that you deserved to hear or be better.

It was your parent's and siblings fears, hurts and insecurities?

You dearest Vivienne are now safe.
You are seen.
You are beautiful.
You are free.

I look at others and wish I could be more like them, however while writing this letter to you I realised and forget how special I am.

I am me uniquely and unequivocally Vivienne Ann Hopkins.....

My smile is me
My laughter is me
My heart and kindness is me
Unique and authentic

I will let myself make mistakes.
I will let myself learn.
I will let myself grow.

I am not the smartest, the fastest, or the best at everything I don't need to be. I only need to be the best version of me - Vivienne Ann Hopkins

And on the days when I feel scared or unsure, I will always remember that there is a universal light inside me that never goes out.
My light is my courage.
My light is my love.
My light is me.

And now I choose to say goodbye to the pain I never asked for......
and hello to the peace and love of self I am finally choosing.

Love me always❣️

❣️❣️❣️❣️

This is when you open up and talk/feel your emotions.......
💥FEEL YOUR EMOTIONS — DO NOT SUPPRESS THEM.
The pain you avoid does not disappear… it stays stored within you.
Healing begins when you allow yourself to feel—without judgment
with patience
without rushing.

💥The Buddha teaches:
What you resist, persists.
What you observe, dissolves.

💥TAKE TIME TO REWRITE THE OLD STORIES
“I’m not enough.”
“I’m too much.”
“I’m unlovable.”
These are not truths—they are learned beliefs.
Question them.

💥REFRAME your inner child beliefs - write them out, every negative belief reframe with a loving caring belief.

You are not your past conditioning;
You are the awareness that can change it.

💥SET BOUNDARIES WITHOUT GUILT
Your inner child was hurt when boundaries were ignored.
It’s now your responsibility to protect your space.
Saying “NO” is not rejection—it’s self-respect.
Safety is built through boundaries.

💥WRITE out your boundaries and set a firm "NO" to those you are struggling with.

Now its time to.......
💥RECONNECT WITH YOUR INNER CHILD WITH JOYFULNESS AND PLAYFULNESS.
Healing is not only serious work.
It’s also laughter
Creativity
It's letting in the light....
and moments of pure joy and gratitude.

Start doing things that make you feel light and joyful again.

💥Your inner child doesn’t just want healing—it wants to feel alive and loved.

YOU don’t heal by becoming someone new…
YOU heal by returning to who you were before the world hurt you.

Be patient.
Be gentle.

Give yourself grace.
And always speak kindly to yourself.

You’re not broken—you’re healing.

It’s never too late to become your own source of peace and love ❤️

09/08/2026

WHY DO PEOPLE PROVOKE OTHERS.....

People who try to provoke you often have an deep emotional issues with themselves.

When someone provokes you they know exactly what they are doing, yet they quickly act hurt once you answer back or defend yourself.

Observe and notice what they may seek to gain when they provoke you!

True emotional safety is not measured by how a relationship functions in the smooth moments, but by how much respect remains when boundaries are finally drawn.

Staying calm and refusing to engage is your best response.

And if you do have to engage with those that provoke you make sure what ever you say points back to their behaviour....
“not the words they are using to trigger you”.

FLIP the script and shine the light on them. However, make sure it’s done in a way that shows presence and composure that totally disarms them.

It’s like holding a mirror up to them that everyone can see.

And remember........
Your silence and self-control
Composure and your refusal to engage may sometimes be difficult but it is always effective.

Act with grace even when taking action - it speaks so much.

Be of grace and love of self
Be quiet and calm
Ground yourself
And carry on normally.

Blessings
Vivienne ❣️

06/08/2026

OUR FEAR......

Fear keeps you playing a small game - if you let it!

I've found the more comfortable you are, the more likely you are to stay small.

However, sometimes fear does not always feel like fear.

Sometimes it sounds like you are being realistic........
Or
Waiting for the right time
Or
convincing yourself you are not ready yet.

Growth usually begins at the exact point comfort starts negotiating with your potential.

Every failure is a lesson disguised as a challenge. Don’t FEAR mistakes—they are proof that you’re trying, learning, and growing.

I believe that the people who succeed are NOT those who never fail, however its those who never QUIT, never give up!

Rise up, focus - life will knock you down, however the strength lies in getting back up and being brave and trying again!

So my friends, embrace your resilience.....
Celebrate progress, and remind yourself that the journey is as valuable as the destination.

Keep moving
Keep believing
And you will rise stronger every time.

And remember don’t let fear hold you back from who you can be.

When you push forward despite doubt, every small step becomes a victory.

Blessings beautiful you've got this❣️

Vivienne ❣️

06/08/2026

OUR FEAR......

Fear keeps you playing a small game - if you let it!

I've found the more comfortable you are, the more likely you are to stay small.

However, sometimes fear does not always feel like fear.

Sometimes it sounds like you are being realistic........
Or
Waiting for the right time
Or
convincing yourself you are not ready yet.

Growth usually begins at the exact point comfort starts negotiating with your potential.

Every failure is a lesson disguised as a challenge. Don’t FEAR mistakes—they are proof that you’re trying, learning, and growing.

I believe that the people who succeed are NOT those who never fail, however its those who never QUIT, never give up!

Rise up, focus - life will knock you down, however the strength lies in getting back up and being brave and trying again!

So my friends, embrace your resilience.....
Celebrate progress, and remind yourself that the journey is as valuable as the destination.

Keep moving
Keep believing
And you will rise stronger every time.

And remember don’t let fear hold you back from who you can be.

When you push forward despite doubt, every small step becomes a victory.

Blessings beautiful you've got this...
Vivienne ❣️❣️

04/08/2026

Things for you to make room for in AUGUST:

Letting every day open up to a new perspective to things around you.

Letting go of the past - life doesn’t move forward if you keep your past with you everyday.

❣️Begin each day with a SMILE in your heart!

❣️Slow relaxed mornings.

❣️Genuine laughter (belly laughs preferred).

❣️People who make you feel like sunshine.

❣️Plans that actually excite you!

❣️Saying NO without overexplaining.

❣️Celebrating your wins.

❣️Being present instead of PERFECT.

❣️A life that feels as good as it looks.

Hey you, yes you - if you have got this far reading this it turns out, the best glow comes from enjoying your own life - so start enjoying every moment.

And remember - what is meant for your soul never loses its way.

The right things don't need to be forced - they find you when you are ready.

And progress is still progress, even when it's slow - keep going!

Take a deep breath and let go of what's not yours to hold.

Growth is not a race - keep moving forward because the strongest version of you is still being written.

DO YOU ❣️BE YOU

The life you were waiting for begins the moment you become someone who no longer settles for less than peace.

Your PEACE will be found in letting go.....

Trust your journey.......
Love and blessings to you all

Vivienne ###x

02/08/2026

❣️ AUGUST REFLECTION ❣️

Be YOU because you are enough.

Firstly, just because you could do more… does not mean you are not doing enough.

Slow down for a second.

You have been showing up, done days are harder than others, however you have been doing the best you can with what you have.

You have been carrying more than you probably give yourself credit for.

💥YOU do not have to be positive every day.

You are allowed.....
To grow slowly,
Make mistakes,
Set boundaries, and
Choose yourself without guilt.

And not everyone will understand your journey—and that's okay.

YOU do not need to push harder.

YOU do not have to smile through your pain.

YOU do not have to pretend you are okay.

YOU my friend need to notice what you have already done.

Being honest is enough.

Showing up is enough.

YOU ARE ENOUGH.

So take a breath.
Be present.
Be right here right now.

YOU are good enough
Smart enough
Beautiful enough
Strong enough.

Let “enough” actually be enough — ❤️

REPEAT it, believe it and never let insecurity run your life.

The biggest freedom is not changing into someone else. It is just being yourself.

You are enough darling heart
YOU ARE ENOUGH.
♥️♥️♥️

💥Now ask yourself what expectation can you let go of today?

Namaste ❣️
Vivienne

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