Cancer can turn your world upside down in a flash. Hearing a diagnosis of cancer can be a lot to take in, there will be so many emotions around to manage. You cannot fully prepare yourself or those around you
Cancer Sucks ! … Acceptance
Is it time to be honest with yourself ?
Are you noticing you feel overwhelmed at times ? It can be hard to know where to start, or starting one thing before finishing another. Either can feel overwhelming ! As we bring April to a close, let’s reflect on
Parenting over the holidays
At least six weeks long, the school Summer holidays can feel a little daunting ! For many parents and carers they will be balancing the need to entertain and look after their child(ren) alongside other demands such as work, chores.
Moving forward …
Life does not stay still; time moves forward and with it brings different stages of life to navigate. Some of these will be brought about by age, stage of life, or events that bring about change. Some examples may include
Are you resistant to receiving help, but always helping others?
Being independent is helpful, you can manage to meet your needs and take care of yourself. But, what happens if something comes up that you are not able to manage by yourself, do you ask for help ? Your independence
Taking a break
An endless to do list and so much to organise is the normal pattern for when I take a break away from work. The pressure to make sure I have done everything I can to make sure everything is up
When to seek support ?
Having been brought up to be highly independent the idea of seeking support from others feels a bit alien. I realise I do not need to ‘take it all on’. When I find I am saying “this seems to be
When to seek support ?
Having been brought up to be highly independent the idea of seeking support from others feels a bit alien. I realise I do not need to ‘take it all on’. When I find I am saying “this seems to be
Stopping for a cuppa !
I am publishing this on National tea day 2021 as it felt timely to consider the therapeutic value of stopping for a cuppa. Taking a break Looking after your own needs can be difficult when there are lots of daily