Learning to relax, unwind, compartmentalise and have a good sense of wellbeing is very important in today’s busy world.

We can all agree to this. It makes perfect sense; keeps us healthy, gives us balance in our lives and ensures we are content…….but is it easy to do? The short answer, for me, is no. So there ends the blog post - ha ha ha.

I find my identity and safe place is in my work. I love what I do. It’s my vocation, my motivator and my purpose. My confidence is higher and I feel understood - something I struggle with outside of work. So, I work. A lot. But I also need the money and the current cost of living situation has hit me hard (like many others too) so time off is filled with guilt and worry. Therefore, unwinding and relaxing are a luxury in my head and not a necessity. I am aware of this and know this needs to change but it is a struggle…..

This year, for the first time since 2017 I planned 3 weeks out of my diary for a break. This was done in January with the momentum of ‘new beginnings’ and all that usual newer-new me nonsense. But the dates have stayed and I’m just back from a week at the seaside. Not a perfect week but a good week and one I’ll try and improve on next year.

However you relax and unwind - I hope you find it beneficial to you xxx