Every day of our lives we take risks, although some of the time we are unaware of it. For instance, we take a risk every time we hurry down the stairs to answer the door. We could fall and cause ourselves injury but we give it little thought. Some of us enjoy the challenge of …
A TIME FOR EVERY PURPOSE by Sue Cross Purpose is not always addressed until something or someone significant is removed from our lives. It could be children growing up and flying the nest as they go to university or perhaps move to another city or country. Or maybe, like some famous sports or theatrical people, …
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION – A little work of fiction that many of us will relate to after the holiday excesses! It has been three days since chocolate has passed my lips. Three long, miserable days. It was the sight of my hips that decided it as I battled with the zip of my jeans. I …
THE PITFALLS OF COMPARISON It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves with others. Those that use social media are particularly at risk, as we are presented with what the person decides to reveal to us, thus creating a false image. This image can be a threat if we allow it …
Boundaries In the past, I have had such a desire to be accepted that my boundaries were fuzzy. I have always found it easy to make friends and people tell me that I am an open, friendly person. These are words that I love to hear but they have often come at a price. Subliminally, …
Sue’s Stress-free Christmas Christmas is a time when our expectations can be unrealistic and with this comes stress. It’s up there along with moving house and divorce as one of the most stressful times. Ah yes, I remember it well. Those days when I was a practising perfectionist, I did not enjoy Christmas, although I …
Just enjoyed a morning out with my other half and ended up in a cafe, where we had a cup of deliciousness and a slice of lemon drizzle cake. Yum. If I closed my eyes, I could imagine that I was having #TEA AT SAM’S…https://www.tinyurl.com/n9sufkb
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Well, I was feeling terrified as I prepared for my first TV interview in Spain. The worst part was waiting in reception for what seemed an eternity before we went on air. My tummy was turning somersaults, but I need not have worried. The interviewer was great and made me feel at ease, so that …
