Tag Archives: writing

Inspired to play the piano again…

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

Playing the piano was one of my earliest memories, and I was encouraged to practise and have lessons until well into my teens… and then I stopped.  This was probably because I discovered ‘going out’ and it no longer felt … Continue reading →

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How to deal with clutter quickly

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

The question I asked myself over and over again this morning was: What shall I do with all this clutter?  I was faced with the task of sorting out the spare room in my house, otherwise known as the study or … Continue reading →

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Being positive by asking yourself better questions

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

A few days ago I was listening to an audio programme by Tony Robbins (self-help author and motivational speaker) called Lessons in Mastery and although I’ve listened to it before, I felt like it was the first time I had heard this particular message.  It … Continue reading →

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Last day of my ‘holiday at home’

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

On the eve of going back to work, I wanted to fit in as much as I could into today. I was up early listening to a meditation track, then had a whole hour of writing time. Just as everyone … Continue reading →

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Have You Asked for Time to Yourself Lately?

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

I have a smile on my face because I have just asked for a couple of hours to myself.  I want to emerge a much happier person than I was feeling just before lunch.  Although it’s lovely to have time … Continue reading →

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Feeling relaxed and calm on Christmas Eve…

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

It’s Christmas Eve morning, and I’m sitting here thinking about how little I have to do. We’re about to have a lovely Christmas dinner with my mum and dad, all the presents are wrapped and under the tree and I’m … Continue reading →

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The squirrel and the advent calendars

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

The other week, the library near work was closed so I went to my second favourite bench in the park to sit and think.  I began watching a friendly (or so I thought) squirrel running around and playing with an empty takeaway … Continue reading →

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The final page of my book…

Posted on August 7, 2011 by

Today I finished writing my book A Gift for Stressed and Busy Parents and it’s now with the publisher for review and comments.  It’s been quite a journey getting all my thoughts down over the last couple of years and structuring … Continue reading →

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Striving for your dreams

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Work life balance I’ve recently made a work life balance adjustments which is working my 35 hour week over four days instead of five.  Although the days out of the house are long and the evenings shorter, the extra day at … Continue reading →

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New look to website

Posted on May 7, 2011 by

Hi there Hope you are having a great weekend. When you get a moment, please take a look at my website as I’ve given it a bit of facelift. I haven’t added any new content yet (that’s coming soon) I’ve … Continue reading →

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