Stop Trying So Hard

Stop Trying So Hard

After a couple of physically and emotionally stressful weeks, following the death of my father-in-law, it was not a surprise that virtually the whole family, including me, has been ill during half term. Nothing serious, just heavy colds, coughs and running a...
When Failure Is a Success!

When Failure Is a Success!

The first thing I ever remember failing at was my driving test. I’d always had academic success (although I did have to work for it) – I was one of those people who was above averagely good at everything, but exceptional at nothing. My parents were very...
Be Careful What You Wish For…

Be Careful What You Wish For…

My last blog post was entitled ‘Stop the World!’ as I was feeling some overwhelm with all the things I was busy trying to do. I got my wish, but not in a good way; only 3 days after publishing that post my Father-in-Law died following some unexpected post-operative...