Monthly Archives: September 2015

You know those days you have when you feel like you get nothing done. Well I felt like that yesterday, that is until I looked at my to do list. When I checked I saw that I could cross off two jobs out of three I had written down and the third one I finishedContinue reading “Feeling Good.”

Some days I feel like I’ve been treading water with my head just managing to bob above the surface. These are the days where I feel like I’ve got nothing done or I’ve been overwhelmed by having too much to do. At these times you need to review your list and your priorities. Having realistic andContinue reading “Treading water.”

Last blog post I zoomed in on how to bring meaning to your life by focusing or refocusing on activities that you have ownership of and that are meaningful to you. Now I’d like to talk about strategies that have helped me to stay on task and refocus. I have started making lists and prioritisingContinue reading “Lists”

Whilst I was away on the north coast I picked up a book for one dollar. The title interested me, “18 minutes Find your Focus Master Distractions and Get the Right Things Done” by Peter Bregman. The book looked like no one had read it before me, what a pity they missed out on readingContinue reading “What matters to you?”

You may have noticed that I have been writing my blog on almost a daily basis. Now it’s time to STOP and take a break. Taking time out is very important just as the previous blog said it’s as important as being busy. Sometimes stopping comes quickly and at other times it’s a slow brakeContinue reading “STOP and smell the roses.”

When I am well I  become so busy I don’t allow myself the time for rest and relaxation. Sure I achieve a lot by getting”stuff” done but is being busy good for me. The answer is NO! Looking around me I can spot the workaholics who have yet to realise that rest and relaxation isContinue reading “Rest and Relaxation.”

Family, friends and acquaintances are important parts of a fulfilling life. Especially, if you are unwell. My family are pivotal to my recovery from depression and anxiety, without them I wouldn’t be here. Dysfunctional family ties often contribute to depression and far too many suicides. Friends are also important as they build your social circleContinue reading “Family Friends and Aquaintances”

Memories can be good and not so good. They all help in defining our future by reminding us of our past. Memories can be painful, especially in times of grief or despondency. Memories can be positive by reminding us of the good times we’ve had. All memories build on what we already know. Some memoriesContinue reading “Memories”

Today is my father’s birthday. Had he lived past 76 he would have been 83. My father had a great intellect which he used to churn through books, particularly books on the second world war. He would laugh out loud when listening to The Goons show and like me loved the writings of Spike Milligan.Continue reading “Ups and Downs, (a family trait).”

Joy; an emotion of keen or lively pleasure arising from present or expected good; exultant satisfaction; great gladness; delight (The Macquarie Concise Dictionary). This describes my current state of mind in a nutshell. What a wonderful feeling to experience, especially after a horrendous few weeks in purgatory. Lively pleasure, arising from a positive state ofContinue reading “Joy”