Self- care seems to be banded around in this present pandemic period and I guess understandably.

Every health professional in the world would suggest if we are in good health we are less likely to suffer so badly from many ailments, including the effects of Civd.

As a person who drank too much, smoked ,was overweight, in an unhappy marriage with 3 kids, and seemingly stressed all the time I would have been at high risk right now!

This blog is not about the ‘blame game’ as I was truly doing the best I could and could see ‘NO way’ of actually finding time to put myself first.

As a Nurse at that time I seem to spend my time caring for others, my family and myself last, where would I find time for me?

There was not enough hours in the day for me with my tight schedule as it was, so what could I do differently?

I guess the real nub of the issue was my mind set, it had to change, like the oxygen mask on the aeroplane advice, I needed to put me first.

I now realise after years of actually putting myself first the AMAZING benefits I enjoy.

A healthy active body, a focused mind, more energy, more empathy, more mental stability with less up and downs, a happy marriage, greater respect for others as well as myself,I have learned to create better boundaries and can now say no in a loving kind way.

My self-care is now my priority and I help others to achieve the same.

As you can imagine this turn around for me did not happen overnight so the secret is doing one small tiny action and then building on it .A great book I read called ‘The Slight Edge’ by Jeff Olson complete changed my thinking and really helped me achieve the results I have today. My own book ‘Know The Truth’ may also be hugely helpful.

 I also got help with my addictive issues in a recovery program and allowed myself to become vulnerable, more open and honest and admit I was overwhelmed.

As I write this blog I feel so blessed to have had another chance at living my life in a more healthy happier way, and in turn helping others achieve the same.

NEVER give up on improving your health, but just remember Rome was not built in a day, it takes baby steps in the right direction to achieve a healthier more fulfilled life.

Let the work begin!