It’s Day 5 of my May-Hem challenge, and I’m flagging because I’m ill. As a result, I’m going to write about looking after myself – my body and my mind. “The challenge is not to be perfect — it…
Through My Eyes
It’s Day 4 of my May-Hem challenge already (apologies – I realise this will be going on late. I started writing but felt so ill and couldn’t carry on…), and today’s blog post is going to be focusing on…
Well, it’s day 3 of my self-inflicted (yes, you read it right!) May-Hem challenge and I’m going to be focusing on comparisons today. I think it’s pretty natural to compare yourself to others at times, but it’s not always…
It’s Day 2 of my self-created May-Hem challenge, and today I’m going to be focusing on giving thanks. I’ve chosen this topic as yesterday, I got a little upset and felt unappreciated. “Showing gratitude is one of the simplest…
It’s Day 1 of my May-Hem challenge, where I’ll be blogging every day (or trying to) of the month. Today, I’m sharing my thoughts and feelings about the first third of the year. I cannot quite believe that May…
November is always a funny time for me. I think most people experience a sense of dread and even depression in this month. The days are getting shorter, the weather colder and the trees barer. Autumn is a season…
Teachers are funny creatures. I’m allowed to say that because I am one! We collect random items that no one outside of teaching really understands. We do, however, also have sensible things… but here’s my list of 100 essentials…
The past few months have been so challenging for many of them. However, there is always something to feel grateful for. Enjoying the little things in life is essential. Here are some of the things we’ve been doing during…
I’m sitting here typing this blog post while I really should be thinking about switching off the light and getting some sleep. Typically, the night before I head back to school, I’m a mess of nervous energy and last-minute…
Lockdown took its toll. I knew I needed to take action to improve my wellbeing and physical fitness. Both are connected, with exercise being a fantastic help for mental health. A few months ago, I entered a Facebook competition to…