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Tag Archives: calm
Having compassion for others
Should we always have compassion for others even when they get rude and frustrated with us? This goes for adults as well as children. They sometimes sound out without a care for anyone else… and we react. I’ve learnt over … Continue reading
Take the true parts of criticism and work on that
When someone complains to you about something, for example, “I’ve only seen you for 10 minutes today because you were so busy doing other things…” don’t become defensive and come up with lots of reasons why they shouldn’t have felt … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Learning, Life, Miscellaneous
Tagged calm, learning, life skills, self-help
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Amidst the anger, show kindness….
…at all times. It’s difficult when someone in the family is angry and upset. It’s easy to join in with the party and give your opinion (because everyone wants to be right, right?) You toy with the idea that your … Continue reading
Dinner and wine in the garden
After a challenging day at work, a meal and a small glass of wine in the garden is just what I need. It’s great having daylight for longer in the evenings; the sun was shining and the birds were tweeting … Continue reading
Let Children Cry their Frustrations Away
Do you struggle to take control of the frustrations that your children have with everyday things like homework; getting up and getting ready for school; tidying their room, and so on? Since the start of this new school year, I’ve been trying to help my … Continue reading
Posted in Moods, tears and tantrums, Parenting
Tagged calm, Child, Frustration, learning, Life, Parent, working mum
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Batteries set to ‘recharge’
I have split this blog into two parts ‘batteries empty’ and ‘batteries on recharge’. Up until today, I’d had ‘one of those weeks’ where everything has felt too much. Fortunately I have just over a week off work now which I am … Continue reading
Posted in Fun and relaxation, Goals and direction, Health and wellness, Life, Me time, Miscellaneous, Quality time
Tagged balance, calm, dreams, Goals and Direction, happy, health, Life, life skills, me time, organised, overwhelmed, parenting, relaxing, slow down, stress, tips, work, working mum, worklife balance
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Slow down and enjoy your soup!
Hi As I hurriedly spooned my piping hot carrot and coriander soup into my mouth, I realised that it wasn’t going to cool down any quicker just because I had to rush back to the office for another meeting. It … Continue reading
