The brain is a wonderful thing, your best asset some would say. That is, however, until it becomes your biggest limitation.

From the moment my bleary eyes open to the sound of my third alarm, my brain seems to operate in some sort of frenzied state. Whether it be writing a mental to-do list for the day, thinking about what to make for dinner that is a little more nutritional than peanut butter on toast for the third day running, or trying to find appropriate answers to the many ‘but why mummy?’ questions that my ever inquisitive five year old has, I can honestly say that my brain does not seem to slow down for a single moment. And at the end of day, when all is said and done, rarely do I sit back and praise myself on all that I have achieved, or tell myself that I was awesome today.

I have often been told that I am my own worst critic; always looking to do things bigger, better, faster, stronger and never really being satisfied along the way. I would agree. Rarely am I happy with my accomplishments, rarely do I pat myself on the back and say ‘job well done George’ and I never stop reaching for the stars.

However if I am to achieve one of my many dreams which is to inspire others to chase after their goals and dreams as I have, and to encourage an ‘Actually I can’  attitude in those who choose to listen, I must first be inspired by myself.

And herein lies the reason behind the title of my first blog, Just Breathe. I have recently realised that as important as it is to have goals, dreams and aspirations, so too is taking time to breathe, relax and with a contented mind, that is happy operating at walking pace once in a while, say ‘Actually I did’.