Category: Asking For Help
Doctor’s Receptionists – Arghhh!
One thing sure to make me rant is bl**dy doctor’s receptionists and crazy rules about when you can or can’t book appointments. THIS IS WHY MOTHER’s DON’T BOTHER WITH SMEAR TESTS AND SORTING OUT THEIR HEALTH. ‘Please make sure to only discuss one problem at a time with the doctor’ they say. But Oh no, […]
The 4 types of help: Be careful who you ask for advice
It’s easy to feel warm and fluffy when we talk to people about our problems, but does it sometimes require some discernment about who we talk to? I reckon there are four types of advice … 1) Sympathetic Ear Sometimes we just want a sympathetic ear; fair enough it can be therapeutic to offload and […]
2010 what a year! Gifts and Challenges all round.
Brainstorming with a mate
We all get stressed, especially at this time of year. Life’s great don’t get me wrong, but I’ve also found the last few weeks stressful, with hairy northern hubby away in america every other week, a tired and tantrumy Curly Headed Boy (coming up for end of first term at primary school), and a teething/cold […]