Category: Mental Health

Jealousy and Envy

This is not the post I thought I would write at this time of year! If you know me - in real life, or on Instagram you'll probably know I love Christmas - and its never too early to be preparing for it and planning and talking about it! So the fact that it is … Continue reading Jealousy and Envy

10th June (June is For Joy!)

Made a cheesecake for my niece's birthday as a surprise and she was delighted with it. Love making someone feel special, it makes me feel good too. And my daughter's friends mum rang and offered to take my daughter to the football match tomorrow evening that is an hour away, and I was dreading to … Continue reading 10th June (June is For Joy!)

4th June!

Yesterday I focused on the joy that I got from experiences of my day. I spent time with my stepmother, my friends, and back to my stepmother and dad. I definitely feel much better when I see people who build me up and are positive for me. I had a nice day, even though I … Continue reading 4th June!

June is for Joy!

Love love love this! I only saw this today, so that is why I'm starting this late! But it is just a lovely idea, and to be honest it is exactly what I need at the moment. Another daily reason to post something that brings joy (and hence gratitude). It's not my idea, I saw … Continue reading June is for Joy!

When Do We Need Help with Our Mental Health?

So I'm feeling down. Like really down. Like I couldn't give a crap about anything, and just want to hide somewhere on my own. And yet it is killing me that my house is a mess and I have so much I'm supposed to be doing. But I just can't be arsed to do it. … Continue reading When Do We Need Help with Our Mental Health?

Day 30 of My Month of Gratitude

I'm a bit behind again. Life gets in the way. I know it is now April but I have had the last two in my head, but I had my baby girl in the hospital last night and it was so late getting home that it was already after midnight and into April so I … Continue reading Day 30 of My Month of Gratitude

Day 20 of My Month of Gratitude

How are we on the 20th March already?! Wow, the month is flying by. My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education Coffee Technology Being Alive Baby Smiles and Laughs Special Occasions Healthcare Being Irish Being a SAHM Chocolate Books I love reading. Reading … Continue reading Day 20 of My Month of Gratitude

Day 19 of My Month of Gratitude

Just realised that this one isn't on my list, and I really thought it would be up on the top of it lol! My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education Coffee Technology Being Alive Baby Smiles and Laughs Special Occasions Healthcare Being Irish … Continue reading Day 19 of My Month of Gratitude

Day 18 of My Month of Gratitude

Today is a Bank Holiday Monday here in Ireland, seeing as Paddy's Day was a Sunday. For me it doesn't really mean much as I'm at home every day, hence todays choice. My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education Coffee Technology Being Alive … Continue reading Day 18 of My Month of Gratitude