When Saturday rolls around, Ade (my other half) and I head to our local Park Run. It’s a reasonably new thing, but since taking up running it is something that is very much a ritual to our Saturday mornings. However, (at the time I started writing this) the route was covered in ice, it wasContinue reading “The Exercise-Stress Paradox: Why ‘just do it’ is not so simple…”
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The Trick the Treadmill Played…
Taking a slightly more upbeat, but still honest, discussion, this blog was inspired by a recent gym visit. There was something quite profound learned there. If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know I’m having a time of it at the moment with my mental health. If you’re new here – hello! I’d also suggest youContinue reading “The Trick the Treadmill Played…”
When my brain don’t work like it used to before, and I can’t even spell my name…
Content Warning: mental health, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, ptsd, burnout. This is week eight of my recovery journey. I’ve been learning to slow down, to feel my feelings, to release them, whilst also accepting that I’m not mentally or emotionally where I need to be yet. And that’s ok. The blog that follows (the stuff inContinue reading “When my brain don’t work like it used to before, and I can’t even spell my name…”
Trudging through treacle and treading a tightrope.
CW: Mental Health, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Illness As I write this, I’m in two minds whether I’ll actually post it. If you’re reading this, obviously I have. For those of you that follow the ponders, you’ll know I’ve not been all that great lately. I’m currently signed off from my work, struggling with bothContinue reading “Trudging through treacle and treading a tightrope.”
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