Lifestyle Choices

`A friend with three children under four who works full time is my role model. She revels in the chaos and is pretty relaxed about life. I strive for her outlook!’

Gillian, 35, systems training designer

`My role model is Mary Robinson — President of Ireland: an extremely qualified career woman with a very happy family life‘

`My role models for a balanced life are my friends who work and have supportive husbands who share in the household/childcare areas. They seem to be the happiest’

Patricia, 37, teaching assistant

`I don’t have role models. Friends who were role models have surprised me with marriage break-ups etc..’

Clare, 42, PA/secretary

`My role model is my perfectly balanced best friend of 35 years’ standing’

Lindsay, 39, supply teacher (more…)

Everywhere we go, the two biggest excuses people give for not taking care of themselves are that there is not enough time or money. In today’s busy world, with financial pressures high and time constantly squeezed, it is easy to accept that these are valid excuses. We disagree. We believe that the reason why people neglect their self-care is not lack of time or money: it is simpler than that. It is because they have not made themselves a priority. When was the last time you had a relaxation body massage? If it was last week, congratulations. However, it may have been months, even years since you had the pleasure. Some of you may be yet to experience one. If your reason for not having had one recently is that you have not had enough time or money, you may see our point more clearly. Is it really because you have not had the time or money? Or is it that you do not see having one as a priority? Does it seem to be a luxury rather than a necessity? (more…)

`A friend with three children under four who works full time is my role model. She revels in the chaos and is pretty relaxed about life. I strive for her outlook!’

Gillian, 35, systems training designer

`My role model is Mary Robinson — President of Ireland: an extremely qualified career woman with a very happy family life‘

`My role models for a balanced life are my friends who work and have supportive husbands who share in the household/childcare areas. They seem to be the happiest’

Patricia, 37, teaching assistant (more…)