This morning, my daughter is off to University to start her second year. She has been with me here all summer and I’m trying really hard not to cry. I’m almost managing […]
Children Leaving Home to go to University
Stop People Pleasing
“I can’t tell you the key to success, but I can tell you the key to failure is trying to please everyone” – Ed Sheeran Over breakfast this morning I said to […]
Look After Yourself
I’m quite stressed at the moment, not about anything life changing or particularly worrying, but because there are lots of little things I need to sort out and I’m beginning to feel […]
The Art of Being Content
I was going to call this piece “Happiness is Overrated,” but that sounded a bit defeatist and I wondered if it would put people off reading it. “Roll up, roll up to […]
The importance of hobbies …and Andy’s Art!
I’m not very artistic. I secretly hoped I might have been a creative sort, considering my lack of any ability in science and the whole maths debacle, (see my ‘Being Bad at […]
52 things I have learnt in 52 years
1. Lancôme Hypnose is the best mascara. Stop wasting money trying other brands. 2. Never ever make a decision when you are angry. 3. Walk away from people who are tough to be […]
Positivity
I think I’m generally quite a positive person and my outlook is usually sunny. I’m not talking about being ‘happy’ in this context, as I think that is an entirely different concept […]
A Kite Surfing Widow
My husband Andy is a very keen kite surfer and I’m often asked if I mind that he spends most of his spare time in the sea, and the answer is no […]
Exercise for Life
One morning last week as I pulled on my trainers, I realised that I have been exercising for 32 years. 32!! At school I was not interested in any kind of sport […]
The Death of Dieting
I have dieted my whole life. Not constantly of course, but there is always an event on the horizon to lose a few pounds for. Upcoming family occasions, weddings, Christmas, birthdays and […]
