I had a quick read of my last blog prior to writing this, as I do before I write my next. I am glad to say my ankle injury has now healed and I can actually run over 5km. I wouldn’t yet say thi... Read More
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After the birth of my second child, my brain went into overdrive. And not in a healthy way.
Suddenly, I was struggling with things I couldn’t remember and feelings that felt so intensely d... Read More
I’ve been married to the man I love for 15 years. He’s a kind man, a fun man, a good man. He’s also an alcoholic.
For many years I have known that he drinks in secret. I’... Read More
The first quarter of 2024 has truly flashed before my eyes. My mum always says this is a good thing; it means you enjoy what you do. It has been a particularly busy period for my team at work, and th... Read More
Hello and Happy New Year to you all!!! This is my first blog entry this year so I feel like it could be deemed appropriate to wish everyone in mid-March but then again, it feels uncomfortable saying ... Read More
They say that time heals and I’ve believed this for years…until recently.
I had an arranged marriage over 20 years ago. It is what our culture makes us believe should be... Read More
Recently, I’ve been in a conflicted headspace about a rather important personal issue. It got to the point where it had been in my head for too long and I need to get it out, but I was still no... Read More
Outwardly, I appear to be confident, and to some extent, I am. However it has become more and more clear to me that somewhere over the years I have allowed myself to skew the lines between... Read More
We all have that person in our lives. The person who we speak to regularly, maybe daily, maybe even two or three times a day. The person listens, offers solutions, helps us form an opinion or m... Read More
One sunny afternoon the kids were helping me tidy up the house in anticipation of some friends coming round. They were in charge of deconstructing their floor is lava obstacle course in the garden an... Read More
It was when the dog ate my almond croissant that I seriously considered going on strike. This was the pastry version of the last straw.
The symbolism of my Saturday morning croissant ... Read More
How did three of the shortest words, when combined, make up one of the most powerful phrases known to the human race? The modern slayer of men's confidence, the words that turn them into a quiver... Read More
I felt like writing a positive blog in the wake of soon turning 45 and the perimenopause, so here is my list of things that get better as we age. Any others to add, please let me know!
1. Experi... Read More
I am happy – is that a taboo thing to say as busy working mother of two with a loving although often absent (working and golfing!) husband?
I am happy – with my children, they are mo... Read More
I could never have imagined life without my dad and my mother-in-law. My parents lived quite a distance away, and visits were not as frequent as I would have liked. But my dad had been a strong figur... Read More
My schoolfriends and I have a tradition on every 10-year anniversary since we left school, the last one being in 2017, we make predictions as to ‘who is most likely to’ for the next decad... Read More
What will yours be? Give up alcohol, get fit, eat less sugar, get a new job, quit smoking, run faster or longer? I think mine needs to be a bit different this year…
Over the festive perio... Read More
Life was wonderful and I say this without arrogance. In January 2018, we welcomed our first child, and first grandchild on both sides of the family, to the world. So, it was not particula... Read More
The odd day working from home can feel like a treat, but working from home for a prolonged period of time can be surprisingly challenging. ‘Working from home fatigue’ has become something... Read More
I know it’s an uncomfortable topic which is not often talked about – that’s why I want to write about it. I attended an event hosted by Aviva last week (thank you) and realised how ... Read More
I had an amazing experience last week at the WorkLife Central event “Living with Anxiety” with Nick Elston. When I walked into the room, I felt (as I do again now) an overwhelming urge to... Read More
With Mental Health Awareness Week looming, I’ve been thinking about one small concept I believe has a massive impact on our mental wellbeing. Conveniently, it’s one we can easily track in... Read More
This is particularly close to my heart as following my late husband's sudden death by sepsis just over 6 years ago, my concern for my daughter's mental health then, now and for the future too... Read More
I used to know someone. In twisted times I might have gone so far as to call him a friend, except he wouldn’t leave me and I couldn’t leave him. He stayed with me, smothering me. He... Read More
Did you know that suicide is the biggest killer in the UK in men under 45? That globally 320 million people are diagnosed with depression and that in the UK 1 in 4 people will be having mental health... Read More