Sleep has been something I’ve been writing about a lot lately. It’s so necessary, but so overlooked. Today though, is about rest. (more…)
Through the window
The colours are there, through the window.
The flowing moving air is there, through the window.
The chirping birds are there, through the window.
The scent of gumtrees is there, through the window.
New friends to meet are there, through the window.
Paths to explore are there, through the window.
Adventures to have are there, through the window.
Are you there, through the window?
Morning alarms and why I hate them
Alarms are terrible, they suck and should be banned.
I wake up angry.
I wake up mid sleep cycle leaving me groggy for hours
It’s a terrible way to start the day.
On tiredness and doing it anyway
After writing yesterday about not getting enough sleep, I had another night of too little sleep. Today was a case of do it anyway because I had a big list of work and home things to do. I was too tired – but I did it anyway. (more…)
On choosing yourself
I’ve been reading Choose Yourself by James Altucher and he was talking about habits that Woody Allen has. There was one that resonated so hard with me about working for 5 hours – first thing – and then having the rest of the day to do what you want. Focus on consistently doing the work to get your ‘thing’ done. (more…)
On getting enough sleep
The importance of sleep becomes so apparent after a night of not getting enough.
Last night, I worked late on the computer and the effect of the screen light kept me awake for another hour. The next morning, at far-too-early-o’clock I startled awake. (more…)
Uninterrupted time
It can be difficult to create anything in the absence of uninterrupted time.
Do whatever you need to find uninterrupted time so that you can create the things that make your soul sing. Be more organised, find a productivity/scheduling system that works, find a babysitter, get up early, go to bed late.
Do what you need to do to get the uninterrupted time.
Honour the year that was and the year that will be
It’s important to take a few moments to take stock and honour the passing year, whether good or bad.
There are many different ways to do this and you might already have your rituals. Here are some of the ways I use to honour last year and welcome and set up for the new year. (more…)
Tiny step after tiny step
Lot’s of the tiniest of steps can take you amazing places.
In the pool with my 5 year old daughter today, she taught me an invaluable lesson about tiny steps and perseverance.
Going back to the start, I need to tell you that’s she’s quite afraid of water. She’ll sit on the steps of the pool, she won’t trust the floaty vest to keep her safe in the deeper water. But today we learned our lesson. (more…)
Take back control of your body
A thought has just occurred to you. It’s come out of nowhere. But all at once, it feels like you have a big hard knot in your stomach, and that your stomach has dropped into your shoes.
Breathing gets hard, you can’t quite seem to get enough air in your lungs – and it’s not the 10 ciggs you smoked last night. (more…)
Relax, the world keeps turning
Relax.
Enjoy the moment.
You’ve had a big year. Take a breathe and remember that you can take a few days of downtime without having to fill it with jobs, chores, tasks or projects.
Those tired days
There are going to be days where you’re so tired you can’t function. That’s ok. Be kind to yourself and take the time you need to rest.