Do neighbours count as friends? I struggle to maintain friendships. I *think* I want friends, sometimes I really crave having a friend that I can tell everything to and hang out with, but I’m just not good at it. It’s not a problem. I’m not bothered anymore. I’m old enough…

The nicest person I’ve met in ages I’m not really a people person. I’m content with my own company, my kids and immediate family. I do have a few friends and I enjoy the odd coffee with them. I’m not a total recluse. But peopling is draining. …

Today I hands-down, unequivocally, undeniably, win the title of Queen of Procrastination. Urgh. I have this piece of client work I need to do. It was due to be handed over today. …

for no real reason whatsoever I’ve woken up feeling awful… and it’s completely irrational. It’s the summer holidays. I’m staying in our holiday home on the coast for a month. It’s an 800 square foot, three bedroom lodge with all mod-cons, overlooking the sea. Absolute luxury. My children are having…

I like wise sayings, mottos, and phrases to live by. It’s different from being a self-help fan. I’ve been there, read those books, worn that t-shirt. Self-help is a rabbit warren that is fun for a bit but it can make you feel a whole lot worse, or it can…

A couple of years ago I wrote 50 or so pieces on Medium. Gained a thousand followers. Earned a few hundred pounds. Then I deleted the whole lot. Why did I do this? You see, the thing is, I am a writer. I nearly said ‘I want to be’ a…