As someone who loves structure and a routine, lockdown can still be a real challenge in knowing what to do with the day ahead. My perceived sense of calm can often come from knowing what is going to happen next and before this time, I would often know what was going to be happening at the weekend in a rough form on Monday morning and definitively by Tuesday lunchtime.READ MORE
For me, finding balance can seem like a never ending and hopeless mission. As someone who has a strong tendency to like to complete my to do list before I take any time out for fun or relaxation, learning to live a more balanced and blended life is a constant bind. I keep going and going until I get overwhelmed and then I have to work harder to deal with the impacts of getting close to burn out on my mind and body. I get snappier, more emotional, less patient with those that I really love and care about because I’ve put all my energy into everything else. My body gets stiff and aches more and I start to feel really tired and lethargic. I think a lot of people would recognise this cycle of events.READ MORE