It’s a book that holds so much promise. Who wouldn’t want to know the recipe for “The Good Life and How to Live It”, particularly when the sub title is “Lessons from the World’s Longest Study on Happiness”? It’s what most of us are seeking, isn’t it? Deep and enduring happiness. Every day we’re toldContinue reading “Book review: The Good Life (and how to live it)”
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A note to mothers on Mother’s Day
Dear Mothers, I want you know: I see you I hear you I feel you I know our motherly minds I know the inner criticism, harsher than anyone else would dare serve on us I know the sharp pangs of regret from the raised voice or hand, the signs we missed, the times we weren’tContinue reading “A note to mothers on Mother’s Day”
Burn out: a typical tale
I’ve reached the point of burn out twice so far in my 45 years. The first time, at age 35, was pure corporate warrior exhaustion, so I changed careers. The second time, at age 39, was emotional and spiritual exhaustion, and I got divorced. Ten years on from that first burn out I’m faced withContinue reading “Burn out: a typical tale”
Look Well: French beauty secrets
The hottest beauty trend in 2021 is the no make-up, I just woke up like this” look, with glowing skin and healthy, natural hair and nails. I love it, not because it reduces my maintenance routine but because it celebrates the natural beauty in everyone and encourages us to just take good care of ourselves.Continue reading “Look Well: French beauty secrets”
Want to be well? Join the club!
I want to be well. Not insta-comparing. Not “should be doing better” Not hating on my reflection in the mirror. Not fat shaming myself. Not dysmorphic – I want to be able to truly see myself when I look at my reflection or photos of myself. Not starving myself. Not drowning my misery in alcohol,Continue reading “Want to be well? Join the club!”
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