Comments on: SOMETIMES I FALL IN A HEAP

By: Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide

Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:31:36 +0000

Go the lists Brooke! Yes, write it all down, and get back to the present

By: Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide

Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:30:42 +0000

Hi Rikki, No, not a new MK novel, I am re reading my back catalogues from her early days. “Self Care Sundays” sound divine!

By: Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide

Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:29:18 +0000

Bonjour darling – how lovely to hear from you again. My friend raves about Shantaram – hope you have enjoyed it as much. Feeling tippety tops since my weekend off, can see clearly and implementing the changes I have needed to make for some time. No more burn out for me – fingers crossed

By: Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide

Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:27:55 +0000

Thanks Jo! Yes, I love yoga for the same reasons. I am also like you enjoying the Mind Gardener series. Like you said, change takes time, but I am making good progress. One must be patient with a habit that has been with me for a lifetime. I am really appreciating my R&R now, and implementing it into my daily life, and can see the benefits of this – finally. Sometimes less really is more!

By: Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide

Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:25:27 +0000

I hope your daughter is feeling better Yes, some of us don’t seem to have a stop button, and only ever end up stopping when it’s too late. I am learning.

By: Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide

Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:23:57 +0000

Jess, I must look this book up. Sounds fab!

By: Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide

Gaynor Alder | The Modern Woman's Survival Guide — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:23:16 +0000

Thanks Kimberley – the weekend off did my the world of good, and I am now back on top of things

By: Brooke

Brooke — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:49:05 +0000

I can totally relate to all of this! Lists are wonderful,and according to my therapist my mind won’t stop racing,because I’m always thinking ahead of all the stuff I have to do.His advice? Write it all down to get it out of your head,live in the present and deal with the immediate stressors. Hope that helps xxx

By: Rikki

Rikki — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:42:10 +0000

well said. I am trying to commit to: “Self-Care Sundays” at the moment.
PS. Is there a new Marian Keyes novel?

By: Kellie

Kellie — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:35:32 +0000

Scheduling is a great stress relief…. I would be a complete basketcase if it weren’t for my diary. I have been in the same position for weeks and have finally put my foot down and going to put myself first for once (getting my hair, nails and eyebrows done in the city on monday).

Enjoy your weekend x

By: soulprincess

soulprincess — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:10:42 +0000

Hi:)
Loved what you wrote…like any other time.
I think this is what i will do as well…

Calm down, relax, have a day off work tomorrrow…and just read my book Shantaram…

As always lovely work:)
Have a great day – SP

By: living savvy

living savvy — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:06:45 +0000

Change is a transition – pace yourself through this process and accept where you are each day. That is what I love about yoga the process encourages acceptance of where you are at and an acknowldegment that each day or moment will be different. (When I get more time, I am going to do more yoga – the irony is not lost on me)

Enjoy your R & R.

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:02:27 +0000

I had to scroll up the page and check your picture then, you sound like you’re writing this for my daughter! I wish though that she would pull the things from the present and give herself a little breathing space by giving them a date in the future. Today saw her body ‘push pause’ for her, as she obviously wasn’t going to, the flu has knocked her for six and she spent the day in bed with a book and the cat.

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:37:06 +0000

I know the feeling! We had a speaker called Andrew May come to a work conference about 2 years ago. He was amazing. He taught us how to balance it all and feel human again. He has an awesome book out called Flip The Switch- highly recommended if you need to know some great strategies for that work/life balance.

By: Kimberley

Kimberley — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:45:11 +0000

Glad to hear that you’re taking care of yourself lovely. Enjoy your weekend of indulgence and a big round of applause for giving yourself a well deserved break! x