I originally wrote this post four years ago. My children, (children? they are now 26 and 23!) have now left university, but every year around this time I am reminded of how […]
Coping With Children Leaving Home and Going To University
The Power of Positive Thinking
When I was about 20, someone memorably told me that if you change the way you think, you can change your life. I think that’s true. Positive thinking is not just about […]
A Life Of Exercise
One morning last week as I pulled on my trainers, I realised that I have been exercising for 36 years. Not non stop of course, (!) but at least 3 times a […]
How To Live More Sustainably🌱
Our beautiful planet is in big trouble. Yes, I know, we can look out the window and see the sun shining, the birds flying, the flowers in bloom and convince ourselves that […]
Never Too Late To Start …YOGA
It absolutely amazes me that a before 1 January 2020, I had no experience of yoga whatsoever. I’m not even sure what induced me to start, though I think it was a […]
55 Things I Have Learnt in 55 Years
Over three years ago, when I started this blog, one of my first posts was 52-things-i-have-learnt-in-52-years/ and I decided that it may be time for an update. After all we never stop […]
Animal Holiday
We are on holiday at the moment on Boa Vista, which is one of the Cape Verde islands off the west coast of Africa. It’s a beautiful location, perfect at this time […]
How To Feel Good About Yourself Every Single Day
Feeling good about ourselves becomes easy when self esteem is high. In those times, we are happy with who we are, and where we are going in life. But other days, it’s […]
50 More Positive Things To Tell Yourself Every Day
One of the most popular posts that is regularly viewed on this blog is called 50 Positive Things to Tell Yourself Every Day. The post lists 50 positive affirmations and is designed […]
How to Be A Warrior Not A Worrier
Are you a worrier? I have been a worrier all my life, and often suffer IBS and anxiety because of it. I know lots of people who are also worriers, some of […]
How To Beat The January Blues
I always find this time of the year quite difficult. I’m sure I’m not alone. It’s a combination of the post Christmas low, the guilt following having eaten, drank, and spent to […]
50 Ways To Cope With Christmas
Christmas! It is nearly here! It’s the season of goodwill, generosity and charity, traditionally spent with friends and family. Unfortunately, it is also the season for feuds, squabbles and full blown rows, […]
50 Reminders To Be Happy
I have recently returned from holiday and I think I’m probably suffering a bit from the “holiday blues.” It’s hard coming back to a demanding job after spending 2 weeks on a […]
50 Positive Thoughts To Tell Yourself Each And Every Morning
Do you ever wake up in the mornings and think you just can’t face getting out of bed, that there is nothing much to look forward to and life it just too […]
Turtle Rescue and Conservation in Cape Verde
Two years ago we were visiting Sal (Cape Verde), and on the first night of our holiday, discovered the local turtle hatchery and conservation centre on the beach. On our return to […]
Leaving Cats and Going On Holiday
I was going to call this piece ‘Cats & Holidays’ but that would suggest I am going on a ‘cat holiday’. I’m not. I wish I were. Apparently there is a ‘cat […]
Autumn Anxiety: Coping With The October Blues and SAD
It is October already… and have to admit I struggle with this time of year. Summer is over and I love the summer, but now the colder days are looming, the nights are getting […]
