I thought, once upon a time, that the idea of having a counsellor or a therapist would be quite appealing. Images of a hot tea to my side, and my body laid out on a chaise longue, and a handsome looking Swedish chap writing down my woes and worries sounded oddly romantic. What I never…
Finding my strength….
I realised a few years ago that I wasn’t as strong as I thought. And made my peace with it. I learnt the power of asking for help when needed, and talking to friends – even to the point of boring them when life feels hard. And trying to savour the moments of happy –…
Tips for a family Detox Holiday
Anyone that knows me, knows that I frequently over use the phrase… Please get off your phone. Coupled with… Get off your phone now. I find technology to be a necessary evil. I depend on it, my work is all around social media, but I also need time away from it. As do my kids.…
Cornish Memories – Tales from our trip
It was less than a week ago, than I sat, an ice cold alcohol free beer in hand, watching the sunset disappear over the Cornish heels. The dog at my feet, the kids out playing with friends, and a group of loved ones around me. It feels like eternity ago. Our annual retreats to Cornwall…
Most overused phrases of the Summer holidays
Parents of Britain, unite – we did it – we survived another long summer holiday. Kids intact – tick Parents intact – tick Bank balance – struggling Sanity – wavering Excitement at kids returning to school – overwhelming. Literally, I have never been so organised in my life, packed lunches are done, gym kit,…
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