Mental Health, mental well-being, self care. These are all words I have heard a lot over the last few weeks. Over the last 16 weeks I feel like my emotions have been on such a roller coaster. One minute I’m happy as Larry, the next I am frustrated with my ground hog day life, followed by sullenness and a few tears. Last week the Evening Standard wrote that ‘two out of three (65 per cent) adults aged 25 and over…
So I have counted 49 days since I was last in an office working! As I approach the 50th day, I am feeling it, the boys are feeling it, the whole of the team I manage are feeling. The only thing free to roam wildly, is my cat Inna. She is oblivious to what the household is experiencing as she comes and goes as she pleases, sleeps and eats her food. Ru however, is really beginning to struggle with the…
So how is everyone coping with the lockdown? Part of me cannot believe that we are in week 6 (for those who did not have to isolate prior), time feels like it has just flown by! Then other part of me is disappointed that it is only week 6.Let’s be real; despite the government only giving us our lockdown orders in increments, it is very probable that we will be living this way until at least June. It is unfortunate…
Covid-19, corona, the virus, the bat disease – however you refer to it – it has taken over all of our lives. The boundaries of my work and home life have blurred as have the boys’ school and play life. It was about three weeks ago that this all became a reality – prior to that it was on my radar and I was following the advice provided regarding hand washing, but can someone please tell me who does not…
This feels so good, I have finally managed to seize a few moments to write and release. Where do I start? For the past few months so much has happened!!!! Do you remember my blog – Do What You Love? I was reflecting on the current state of my life at work. It’s amazing how much can change in four months. I returned calmed and relaxed from Jamaica, only to find out that applications were due in less than a…