Category Archives: happiness

The most difficult time of the year

Posted on December 19, 2022 by amandacomms1

As 2022 draws to a close and we are starting to think about the coming year, it can be quite stressful. We want to be able to show achievements from the past 12 months and to have huge plans for … Continue reading →

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Still here two years on

Posted on March 23, 2022 by amandacomms1

During the past two years there are times I doubted myself, particularly in the early days when the lockdown turned the world upside down, and I thought it was not going to find any work. Continue reading →

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What makes you happy?

Posted on March 20, 2022 by amandacomms1

I woke this morning and the sun was starting to rise. There was a lovely feeling that it was going to be a good day with pleasant weather. When I realised it was the international day of happiness it made … Continue reading →

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Three little words

Posted on December 28, 2021 by amandacomms1

Throughout the past 12 months there have been so many people that have helped me along the way. A huge amount of support to lift me in the difficult moments and to celebrate successes. It is easy to fail to see this in a busy, fast moving life. Continue reading →

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Jumping to a second chance

Posted on September 5, 2021 by amandacomms1

While the world was whizzing by this weekend was about some quality time at home. I am lucky that as well as being my office my home has always felt like a haven away from the hustle and bustle. My … Continue reading →

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On the breeze

Posted on June 18, 2021 by amandacomms1

Walking towards home I could feel the warmth of the sun cooled by the gentle breeze. I had just put my old horse to bed after watching him enjoy some time relaxing in the paddock. Waiting for me at home … Continue reading →

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Look beyond the surface

Posted on May 9, 2021 by amandacomms1

We only see the good things that people have in their lives when we are viewing social media, and now the same is happening with our work lives. Everyone else is coping. Everyone else is competent. Everyone else is managing their workload. Everyone else is having a work/life balance and managing things. In reality, we all have our struggles. Continue reading →

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Finding the Christmas spirit

Posted on December 20, 2020 by amandacomms1

If I look back I realise that my 49 years have been relatively calm and unaffected by any huge situations. It is only now that I appreciate the consistency that has existed in my life. Continue reading →

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When you hit rock bottom what next?

Posted on December 15, 2020 by amandacomms1

Having been in a very difficult place I don’t want to be there again and more than that I don’t want other people to be stuck in those dark places. Continue reading →

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How are you doing?

Posted on October 27, 2020 by amandacomms1

There is so much we can do to help each other and in helping each other boost our own wellbeing. Continue reading →

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