It has been a lovely hot bank holiday weekend, and determined to make the most of it, this morning we decided to dig our bikes out of the garage and go for […]
A Summer Cycle in The New Forest
Make Each Day Count
How time flies! I can’t believe how fast this year has gone! I’m sure time speeds up as we get older, and I worry sometimes that I’m not making each day count. […]
Never Diet Again
All my life I have hated the concept of dieting. I’ve never been really overweight, but at various times I have wished I could lose a pound or two, (or 9 or […]
Alone Time … and Why It’s Important ❤️
I’m a very big fan of ‘me time’. Time on my own, solitary time, call it what you will, it’s an absolutely necessity for my mental health. I’m not an unfriendly person, […]
Ageing Beautifully
Recently I posted on this blog about how much I’m enjoying being in my 50’s. I was quite pleased with the finished article, and thought I had made the points quite well. […]
My First Year Blogging
On 30 July, my blog will be a year old. Happy birthday Somekindof50! 96 posts have been published over the last 12 months, and at any one time, there are about 30 more […]
How To Deal With Panic Attacks
When I was growing up I had never heard of panic attacks, but in the last few years I have experienced several and during those horrible moments when panic takes over, the […]
Only On Holiday ☀️
My daughter and I are in Gran Canaria at the moment for a girls only holiday. I was quite looking forward to the novelty of a non-windy location, which is a rarity, given […]
Happiness is… Being in my 50’s ❤️
I celebrated my 53rd birthday a couple of weeks ago. FIFTY THREE! When I was in my teens and even in my 20’s, the thought of being in my 50’s was horrifying… and […]
50 Ways to Build Your Confidence
How many times have I sat opposite someone in a counselling or life coaching session and heard them ask “How do I become more confident?” Is confidence something you can learn? Are […]
