Published in The importance of being inadequate·Sep 20, 2021Reaching psychological retirementHow a hole in my stomach is making me rethink my worth I have a stomach ulcer. I know it because I’ve had one before. I recognise the symptoms. You see, seven years ago, I had a very unhealthy relationship with myself. I was commuting to work for over three…Wellbeing5 min readWellbeing5 min read
Published in The importance of being inadequate·Apr 15, 2021I DREAM OF DRINKING MY COFFEE WHILST SITTING DOWNGiving everyone the right to complain about just about anything and everything. Even now The new normal has been going on for a year at this point, and whilst the first lockdown brought with it an increased focused and the life-altering revelation that without having to commute to the office…Wellness6 min readWellness6 min read
Published in The importance of being inadequate·Aug 4, 2020I don’t agree with my life curriculumOn why I am annoyed that the skill set I was given didn’t include kicking butts and swearing more Today, I was driving whilst listening to a podcast (should I be admitting to driving and listening to a podcast? Is that even legal?) and in the time it took to…Wellbeing4 min readWellbeing4 min read
Published in The importance of being inadequate·Mar 20, 2020I am not okay with this surprise raisinHow I’m not coping well with being told to just be okay Today I got some bad news. It was a tough day and I struggled to get through my workday with a smile on my face. I got home, had some Instant Noodles and cried on my sofa whilst…Self Care3 min readSelf Care3 min read
Published in The importance of being inadequate·Feb 21, 2020My life as an episode of HoardersThe story of a Sunday morning pancake epiphany Those of you who know me are aware of, and often despair at, my love of crappy reality TV. Eating nachos in front of My 600 lbs life? Check. Gratefully appreciate being single whilst watching My 90-day fiancé’s complicated love drama? Check…Self Care4 min readSelf Care4 min read
Published in The importance of being inadequate·Aug 29, 2019How spag bol helped keep me saneDealing with choice overload in a world of micro-decisions My life reads a bit like a choose your own adventure book. I would be walking along a nice forest path hand in hand with Prince Charming, heading towards some pre-defined destination when suddenly, obstacles would appear and a complete change…Life Lessons5 min readLife Lessons5 min read
Published in The importance of being inadequate·May 14, 2019Why I’m always lateAnd why you shouldn’t be mad at me I am one of these people who are never on time. Despite my best efforts at setting the alarm early to enjoy a few minutes of conscious meditation time or to start of the day with an energising workout, my mornings are…Perfectionism6 min readPerfectionism6 min read
Mar 30, 2019Redefining adulthoodHow I was failing at being an adult and so decided to rewrite the rules As a child, I couldn’t wait to be an adult. These people could spend their whole pay checks on sweets, and they didn’t have to be told when to go to bed, not play with…Wellbeing4 min readWellbeing4 min read
Published in The importance of being inadequate·Mar 5, 2019International acts of kindnessAn homage to pretty much everyone I know For those who know me, you will be aware that this week was an emotional roller coaster. 15 years ago, I left home with a hockey sack full of stuff (including a heavy-as-a-brick French dictionary, which most definitely does not feature on…Travel5 min readTravel5 min read
Published in The importance of being inadequate·Feb 3, 2019The no-longer expat identity crisisLast march, after nearly 15 years living abroad, I took the life-changing decision to come home and settle down in my native Canada. Over the years, I have moved continent, country and home more often than I have changed mobile phone, and therefore assumed that moving back would be just…Travel4 min readTravel4 min read
