05/12/2025
A friend reminded me recently how important it is to slow down — something that doesn't always come naturally to me, and occasionally to my own detriment. But today, I actually took a proper day off… and wow, did I need it.
Knowing I had the whole day to myself, I drifted into a deep, peaceful sleep last night and woke up feeling genuinely rested. I still did the usual morning routine — made my son’s breakfast, took the dog out, took my son to school — but afterwards, I went for a run. Something I love, yet haven’t made time for in far too long. My husband and I then spent some much needed quality time together having breakfast out.
Alongside running my business, I also work part-time in wellbeing, a role I truly adore. I spend my days supporting people with low-level mental health challenges and teaching skills to help manage stress and develop mindfulness.
But juggling both roles can be a lot. Recently, I realised I hadn’t been practising what I teach. My intentions were good — keep the business moving forward and give my best at work — but somewhere along the way, I slipped into doing everything at 100mph. And slowly, burnout crept in.
I found myself tired, emotionally stretched, constantly busy, and trying to keep every plate spinning. It was easy to justify it — clients need support, work has to be done — but something had to change. I had to acknowledge that I’m not invincible. None of us are. Teaching coping strategies doesn’t make me immune to stress; it just means I know what I should be doing… and I wasn’t always doing it.
I’m not complaining — everything I’m receiving in life is exactly what I have asked for, and I’m truly grateful. Grateful for the air in my lungs, the strength in my legs, the work I’m blessed to do that fills me with so much pride, and most importantly, the incredible people who make my life so special.
This was a reminder that I’m human, I have limits, and it’s okay to pause.
Sharing this in case anyone else out there can relate — and to gently remind us all: take that break, slow down, and look after yourself. You matter too.
Much love, Angela 💙
PS Some pictures of my day so far.
PPS Dont judge me on the massive breakfast, the husband got *some* of it 😁
