I was having a very stressful day earlier this week. The work I was doing was slow, monotonous and dull. I felt drained, empty and tired. At this point, Dennis my Burmese, […]
50 things I have learned from my Cats
Loneliness
I felt inspired to write this post after a day on Sunday reading the various mental health blogs available on WordPress. I feel partly encouraged, (by the amazing stories of people’s resilience) […]
Dying to Fit in – Self Harm and Suicide in Young People
I couldn’t help but be moved by the heartbreaking story of the beautiful 14 year old girl who took her own life this week, purportedly due to the pressures of social media […]
50 Ways to Beat Blue Monday
This morning on the radio I heard that “Blue Monday” this year is Monday 21 January and apparently it is the “worst day of the year”. Scientifically proven, with all sorts of […]
Being An Only Child
I think ‘only’ children have had a bit of a bad rap. Being an ‘only’ myself, I cannot tell you how many times I have had to defend myself against the dreaded […]
Let’s Get Inspired!
I woke up this morning and I wanted to be inspired! Its the New Year and like many others I’m sure, I feel apathetic and sluggish. Yes, I had a lovely time, […]
New Years Resolutions
Christmas is over and we are all looking towards the New Year with hope and expectation. Or are we? Do you make the same resolutions every year and not keep them? Do you […]
Grumpy Old Woman
Grumpy old woman. Yes. I am one. I couldn’t tell you for how long. Perhaps it has crept up on me in recent years, but I’m well and truly there now. I’m absolutely […]
How to Stop Arguing
🎄Christmas. It’s the season of goodwill, generosity and charity, traditionally spent with friends and family. It is also the season for feuds, squabbles and full blown rows. Emotions run high and the potential for […]
50 Acts of Kindness
Kindness matters and Karma is real. I have been thinking about kindness recently; kindness to our fellow men and women, kindness to animals and kindness to our planet. We are all dashing […]
