30 Jan A letter to myself and anyone else who is not okay
Hi, I think it might be time to take stock. To think about the things that are tricky. The things you want to ignore and brush under the carpet. I say this...
23 Jan How to manage your Mental Health when you suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
This week my friend Hannah has generously agreed to share some of her story on the blog. Hannah is in her 30s is married and has two children. She runs her...
09 Jan 10 ways to beat the January blues.
To start, some truth: January can be hard. And if you are finding it hard, that does not make you weak. Because it can be hard. I feel this is worth repeating, let me...
15 Dec Advent: what the children taught me.
The simplest truths are the hardest to hold onto. It was the school nativity this morning. My children are too old to take part and I wasn't sure if I could spare...
28 Nov The key to a Christmas that doesn’t disappoint.
I love Christmas. I love a reason to celebrate, to eat good food and make a fuss. I love the full sensory experience, the smells and the decorations, lighting the candles...
21 Nov What is a panic attack like? A conversation.
Last month my friend Sri and I had a four day break in Lisbon. We are old friends (we met in sixth form) and have not holidayed together since we...
07 Nov Don’t wait to be chosen, pick yourself.
In the Summer my 11 year old daughter went to a drama club. This club was being run by one of the original cast members of Matilda (the musical) and...
31 Oct For the strong and exhausted who struggle to find time for rest.
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A few weeks ago I wrote a letter to my strong, exhausted friend. (You can read it here.) At so many points in my life I have been the person who...
26 Oct How to let yourself off the hook (when expectations are high and life feels short).
Do you feel you are constantly on the hook? It's a strange phrase - think - the opposite of 'off the hook'. Being caught on the hook makes you feel culpable, or...