Some days are harder than others

Today was a tough one. There were many things sent to test me……….as a professional, as a mother and as a wife. It is a natural instinct for me to question my ability. One thing leads to another and what seem like unrelated doubts, culminate in a plummet in confidence. The most annoying thing about […]

Celebrate our differences

The last few days have brought home to me how different we all are. This might seem obvious, but often we get caught up in the notion we should be doing certain things or should be feeling a certain way. We put pressure on ourselves if we feel differently. I read a great article this […]

It’s a new year! Welcome 2019

2019 has arrived and with it………… the start of ‘A life less stressed’ blog. The focus will be taken off ‘Stressaholic’ (although I cannot change my website wording, so it will always be a little reminder of how far I have come), because that is not who I want to be anymore, I left her […]

December Challenge Day 31. Stressed, depressed, anxious……. What now?

Depression and Anxiety are all too prevalent in our modern world. So, which way do you turn……..antidepressants, counselling, relaxation therapy, combination? Doctor, psychologist, councillor, psychiatrist? The answer to a large degree is up to you, the patient. The key is to recognise and accept you have a problem and then seek help. Eight and a […]

December Challenge Day 29

An early blog today, but I am pretty sure today can’t get better than this!! After a crazy few days of Christmas excitement, two days work and today’s morning swim, it is time for some peace, quiet and appreciation. Appreciation…….. of what I have and those around me, but also more importantly, appreciation of myself. […]

December Challenge Day 28

Isn’t it pretty? I walk past this every day and mostly take no notice. 1. Something I learnt today: I am worthy of my own trust. 2. Something I am grateful for: Our lovely garden. So many trees, flowers and birds. 3. Something I want to improve: I want to remember to take notice of […]

December Challenge Day 27

Tough day today. It always is, the first day back after some time off, but it seemed especially difficult today. I have had some kind of crisis in confidence. As soon as I am trying to do multiple things, it all goes a bit wrong in my head. I fear this is the way it […]

December Challenge Day 26

There it is…..12 days off, gone. I feel sad it is over so quick, but I also know I used my holidays wisely, enjoying lots of time with the kids and other family and friends. At least it is a relatively easy way to ease back in……only two days work until the weekend!!! 1. Something […]

December Challenge Day 25

And so this is Christmas! Huge day……..Presents, beach, kayaking, swimming, food, drinks, family and friends. Giving and receiving. My favourite part of the day was my son getting involved in the food preparations. This really was something new for him. I was pleasantly surprised by how much he enjoyed helping, took pride in his work […]

December Challenge Day 24

So……… I didn’t fulfil my mission today. I do not however feel like a failure! I may not have donated anything to anyone less fortunate than myself, but I did try. My mum always taught me that ‘it is thought that counts’. After my early morning swim, the first thing I did was call the […]