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In another blog I wrote about how challenged we are with regards to supporting someone when they are faced with a death at this time.  In normal times it is never easy, and right now this is unprecedented.

When the news broke about this virus, it was in a distant country.  As it came closer, we might have felt very conflicted that we had felt a...

A friend called to tell me that her best friend’s mother had died in hospital alone of this dreaded virus. My friend was deeply upset.  She had known the lady since her childhood.

What was causing her most distress, was that she couldn’t at this point go to the friend, to offer comfort and support. To follow the traditional norms....

Day 19 of the coronavirus lockdown in the UK. How are you doing?

I talked last time about the day-16 difficulties and oh my have I been experiences those...

Enough said here really, but you can listen to my thoughts and experiences from about 27 minutes in. A few things that really rattled me. Glad that I have captured them, observed them and sat with...

Here we are just before the Easter weekend and checking in and sharing events, observations, thoughts and experiences - my own and some from my friends, family and clients.

Why am I doing these videos?

The videos are my personal record of my experience during the UK lockdown but I hope that they provide you with some insights and takeaways to make your...

There comes a point, when we tell ourselves ‘it has to change!’.  We recognise the life we have been leading is not giving us joy or meaning, maybe even causing pain. 

This point doesn’t usually happen overnight. It builds over time, often many years. 

At the start we can easily ignore it, but as the time between the happy...

As a single person who has lived on her own for a long time, I am used to having time by myself. I am, or rather was, very sociable. I still am. Daily catch ups with friends and family via technology has ensured I am still connected. 

I didn’t think ‘lock down’ would be difficult. Having travelled extensively alone through Asia and...

Have you got a list of things to do for the week?

Plans in place to support you through the next week, the third week of working from home?

Are you finding a rhythm in your new working environment?

If you are still struggling, are you able to identify the issues? 

Do you welcome the opportunities to flex and stretch your work and things in your home...

Day 12 and the second weekend in UK lockdown. How are you doing? It is time to look at the mental and emotional health of people during lockdown. 

Are you surrounding yourself with people who uplift, inspire and care for you? 

It might not be that easy during this time but there are things you can do to support your mental and emotional...

It's ok to not be ok....

It's essential to honour you and choose to do what is right for you...

It's necessary to think differently and find some creative alternatives..

Get Britain Talking is such a great campaign from ITV and really important always, but especially right now...

Find new ways to do things, new ways to connect, new ways to create the...

Day 8 of the UK coronavirus lockdown. How are we doing? 

We have entered our third week where all those that can are working from home..

We are into our second week of Stay Home..

I hope you are finding your space and creating a routine that works. It will take time, and that is ok.

So what have I noticed and what can I share with you?

• I'm settling...