I must confess: I'm so scared of the dentist, that I avoided it altogether for about fifteen years - from the time I left teacher's college, up until I was married with children and realised I should really be setting them a better example. There've been several gaps … [Read more...] about Why am I so Scared of the Dentist?
Health & Wellbeing
Sick Leave for Medical Appointments?
June 2024 - I've resurrected this article from the blog archives, as now I find myself in a very different position - today I employ three staff, so am on the "other side" of all things HR! It's a bit of a minefield being a small business owner with a team (though the upside … [Read more...] about Sick Leave for Medical Appointments?
My Food Diary Revelations
OMG it feels like I am keeping a journal or diary for practically everything these days! Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining ... Let's see, there's the orange diary which is where my A Sentence A Day blog posts begin. It's also turned out to be surprisingly helpful … [Read more...] about My Food Diary Revelations
The Terrible Truth about my Milo Addiction
I was only about six or seven when I was first introduced to the addictive substance known as Milo. I had a play date at my best friend's house and I fell in love! My mother used to joke that she'd had high hopes of this particular friend's lovely manners rubbing off on … [Read more...] about The Terrible Truth about my Milo Addiction
Recognising the Faces of Depression
If asked what a depressed person looks like, most people will make a sad face or pretend to cry. But in actual fact this is only one of many faces of depression, and some of them may just surprise you. I've been down the depression road myself, so I have firsthand experience … [Read more...] about Recognising the Faces of Depression
