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Change takes time and persistence: Take care of yourself with love


Never give up caring for yourself. Plan to succeed. Plan each week to succeed. Sit down each week and while referring to the goals you set, plan in appointment times to care for yourself. Have a set time you organise your week if you can, and plan at the end of a week or the… Continue reading Change takes time and persistence: Take care of yourself with love

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Don’t wait: Plan to care for yourself now!


Why don't you care for yourself yet? Many of us remember making worthwhile goals to care more for ourselves. Maybe you made them when you realised you were unhappy and something has to change in your life; when a dear friend or family member became very ill or died; when you read something thought provoking… Continue reading Don’t wait: Plan to care for yourself now!

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Care for yourself first – think of oxygen masks


As the stewards remind us each plane flight - when you are suddenly in a situation without oxygen, you must care for yourself first by organising your own oxygen before you help your family. Don't you find this contradicts our training to care for others first? And when we care for ourselves first, do you… Continue reading Care for yourself first – think of oxygen masks

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Self -care. If you aren’t happy your family isn’t happy.


I have recently been following a blog by a lovely woman called 'Flylady'. She has reminded me about the importance of self-care, and looking after myself in small ways every day, especially during stressful December. For most people, particularly mothers, the busiest and most stressful month is December. And even though a little regular self-care… Continue reading Self -care. If you aren’t happy your family isn’t happy.