As of today, my children have spent 79 days in lock-down. Sounds rather hectic but the the fact is Ashton has gained improved mental health and we as a family have gained immense clarity. The upside of lock-down Lock-down is tough, there’s no doubt about it but we are aContinue Reading
Over the past few months I’ve had several people contact me to ask how to start a blog? While i’m no expert I’ve put this article together and sincerely hope it helps you as you venture into the blogosphere. The first bit of advice I need to give you isContinue Reading
More than a month into lock-down and it’s understandable to feel unsettled at this time. Workplaces across South Africa and the world are facing uncertain and difficult times. Resulting in South Africans focusing on what that means for them. Work and good mental health in the time of Corona isContinue Reading
As level 5 lock-down came to end, the President of South Africa announced that level 4 would mean that every South African needs to wear a mask. Sounds pretty simple, but life behind the mask comes with its fair share of challenges. This past weekend, wearing our masks we headedContinue Reading
Love in the time of Corona. As we enter into the 3rd week of lock-down in South Africa, one has to stop and ask if Coronavirus has had an effect on love and relationships. I started the year of having a lot to consider, debating if reconciling after divorce wasContinue Reading
1 week into the #21DayLockDownSA and I sincerely hope you are doing amazing. In all honestly families look like they are having a world of fun. Here is a little more ‘inspiration’ on how to keep your kids busy and entertained. Today I’m sharing 20 cool kids activities to doContinue Reading
Music is a very powerful neurological tool that helps us change our mindset and mood. Listening to your favourite tunes while performing different activities is a great motivational exercise. It’s food for the soul and what we need in our lives at the moment. Seeing as we are in a new era that’sContinue Reading
Last night, 26 March 2020 at midnight South Africa initiated a nationwide lock-down in an attempt to flatten the curve of Covid-19. in the build to the lock-down I have been inundated with messages from many of you stating the extreme anxiety being experienced. Here are 10 ways to beContinue Reading
Just when I think we are getting a grip on Ashton’s mental health issues, we get thrown another curve ball. Teen life is super difficult no matter what, then add mental health issues and you have diabolic situation on your hands. Now throw in a third element like COVID-19 andContinue Reading
8 months ago, if you had asked me what I envisaged happening in my life in the first quarter of 2020 … reconciling after our divorce would have been the last thing to come to mind. In June 2019 I shared the news with you guys that I got divorced.Continue Reading