Just breathe...

"Breath. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure" - Oprah

I attended a girlfriend's mothers funeral today. It broke my heart to see her pain losing her mother. The ceremony reminded me of what is important in life, a little adjustment to keep me on track. Take a minute this weekend to remind yourself of what is important in your life. Take a minute to breathe and let go. Take a minute to be grateful. I know I will be.

Time for Ourselves

"Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away"

Barbara De Angels

Take some time out this weekend to just sit still. This could be anywhere, even on the toilet! Just as long as you have five minutes of solitude with no interruptions. At this time, try to think of nothing and concentrate on your breathing. Just five minutes!

Tough times

I was sitting in the park yesterday with a lovely friend who I have met through school. Her family have had a hard year with several illnesses diagnosed with her three children. As she was explaining to me about the side effects of medicine, the treatments, the counselling and the affect this has on the family, I sat back and admired her.

I told my friend that I admired the way she has taken all of this on board and the way she has approached her life as is now with so many curve balls. She told me that what keeps her grounded is how grateful she is for her family and her husband. It was just beautiful.

How easy is it to complain about how hard our life is today? It may well be a tough day but in that moment of feeling down and trodden, think of one thing you may be grateful for and hold onto that thought.

I can guarantee your frown will turn into a smile and your energy will shift. It may be the difference between having a bad day to having a better day.