Here are 5 things to help you reduce stress Schedule things: we get stressed when we can't finish things we've started, simply because they're going to take more time than we can manage in one sitting. When you get as far as you can get with something, schedule time to finish the rest. Be realistic,... Continue Reading →
Yoga for Disappointment
I was frustrated today for many, banal things. It was objectively a good day; I'm healthy, my partner is healthy, my family is doing well. So no real problems. But there were niggling problems. They were about to get the better of me when I realized that I still wanted/needed to do my daily yoga.... Continue Reading →
Clipping on a Smile
I went for the mask with the smiley face. I didn't think I'd want to wear a mask, or a mask with a smiley face but it's fine. There's also the fact that the reusable ones available mostly have old-lady-underwear patterns (flowers and anchors and things like that). They might be perky looking, but I... Continue Reading →
An Elephant Dies
Over 300 elephants have mysteriously died in Botswana. They are apparently dropping dead on the spot, tusks and all so it doesn't seem to be poaching. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-53257512 For some reason, this makes me cry. I guess it's because I associate animals with happiness, and having them die for unknown reasons is sad. Elephants can live... Continue Reading →