I’m writing this post a few weeks after what was a fantastic Christmas and New Year break, though that came at a price. I overcommitted to things, and whilst most of them were truly amazing, I know I returned to work still feeling like I needed a break. But before I upset anyone close to …
Tag: Down time
A health / weight update – I’m not as fit as I thought I was…
Despite needing to lose weight, I’ve always thought I was relatively fit. I walk quite often. I eat a relatively health diet. I get plenty of fresh air. I just need to work on shedding the excess fat that I’m carrying. However, a couple of things lately have demonstrated to me that I’m not as …
My mobile phone is sucking the life out of me…
Now there’s an attention-grabbing title for you! Don’t worry – this isn’t clickbait. It’s exactly how I feel right now. I imagine some of you may have gasped when you first read that title? Possibly even recoiled in horror at such an outlandish thought? If you did react in that way, good. I’m pleased about …
Lockdown concerns, anxiety, my daughter’s education, and why film nights are helping
One of my main concerns during lockdown has been my daughter’s education. During the latter stages of the previous school year, when all students were home-learning, the amount and quality of learning she experienced wasn’t as in-depth and thorough as it would have been had she been in school. This is absolutely not a slur …