My Pear-Shaped Life

by Carmel Harrington

‘You cleared out your cupboard,’ Oprah said. ‘Yes I did. I threw self-doubt, fear and regret in the trash. But that wasn’t enough. I had to throw out low self-esteem too. And so can all of you.’

‘Maybe it’s addiction. ‘Maybe it’s heartbreak. ‘Maybe it’s fear. ‘Maybe it’s loneliness. ‘Maybe it’s loss. ‘Maybe it’s all of the above. ‘But whatever

If you wait long enough, the sunshine always comes.

Stay true to your authentic self. Be kind to yourself. Follow your dreams. Surround yourself with people who love you. Know your own worth. Learn from your mistakes. And remember that you only have one precious life. Make it the very best version you can.

sometimes the best moments in life came when things had gone a bit pear-shaped