Mental health & self care is moving forward. Yes things can change. Changing the tools in our self-care tool kit.   For many years I have been talking about the importance and value of having a self-care toolkit. Tools and strategies for good physical and mental health. Focusing of course from experiences of dealing with […]

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10 fun things to do with your children on Valentine’s Day. You do not have to spend money to enjoy your day. Get creative in the kitchen. Ask them what to make as a ‘special meal’ and together create a wonderful food experience. If on a budget, use your imagination. A carpet picnic is loads […]

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Why am I feeling depressed on Valentine’s Day? There’s an age-old question. We have all been there at some point in our single lives. Watching our friends celebrate Valentine’s Day with romance, cards, chocolates, dinners, champagne, and other tokens of love. Yet we sit alone at home, feeling less then, because we don’t have anyone […]

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Here is how to help you deal with being alone, depression at Christmas. Years ago, after a miscarriage, I was not looking forward to Christmas. Devastated and deeply depressed there was no joy. It took lots of work to get through that holiday season. I had to divide the day into section, create self care tools, learn to recognize my own pain in speaking with people who were all ‘happy’. I asked for help and found someone who  was kind, patient and listened as I struggled.

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