Mental health issues, self care when mentally unwell. What books children will enjoy.

On what subject(s) are you an authority? Wow what a question. I don’t consider myself an absolute expert on anything, but there are topics that experience has taught me a helluva lot about. Firstly I know alot about mental illness, mostly from my own experience and from having had a career working in mental health.Continue reading “Mental health issues, self care when mentally unwell. What books children will enjoy.”

FLOWERS, CANDLES AND CHIVALRY

What’s your definition of romantic? To be honest it has been a little while since I have experienced romance. I believe that beautiful flowers and things like scented candles add to make a more romantic atmosphere. For me personally a man whom is chivalrous and gentlemanly and treats me respectfully, like a lady helps toContinue reading “FLOWERS, CANDLES AND CHIVALRY”

Gratitude and Gratefulness are important.

How do you express your gratitude? As part of my faith Gratitude and Gratefulness are an essential part 🙏 of my life am very fortunate as I have some truly wonderful people in my life, and really do appreciate that. I don’t take this for granted, as I know what it feels like to feelContinue reading “Gratitude and Gratefulness are important.”

Climate Change and a lack of resources

What are you most worried about for the future? The thing I worry about most for the future is the impact of Climate Change leading to a lack of resources in the world 🌎 ultimately leading to a rationing of food and fuels globally. Extreme rationing like we have never seen before because those withContinue reading “Climate Change and a lack of resources”

COMPASSION, EMPATHY, INSPIRATIONAL AND OBSERVATION SKILLS

What makes a teacher great? Today’s topic is an interesting one for me, both for my experience of good teachers and mentors and the experience of having been a student teacher on teaching rounds. I have great memories of good teachers throughout my lifetime. The most memorable was Mr Guppy my year 9 social studiesContinue reading “COMPASSION, EMPATHY, INSPIRATIONAL AND OBSERVATION SKILLS”

Golden Syrup Dumplings and the food on the cruise.

What’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever eaten? The most delicious thing I have eaten as a child were my Mum’s Golden Syrup Dumplings. I treasure the memory of them. They were just delectable. The other time I had the best food I have ever eaten was when I went on a cruise and enjoyedContinue reading “Golden Syrup Dumplings and the food on the cruise.”

How I practice self care.

How do you practice self-care? Self care is important to me, and became absolutely important to me, when I worked in mental health and managed my own mental health issues on a daily basis I have learnt to be kind to myself first and foremost and to that extent I never judge myself or others.Continue reading “How I practice self care.”