January 03, 2017

When you loathe your body

January 03, 2017/ Claire Meredith

Image by Matthew Henry. Used under a creative commons zero licence.

So it’s those post-holiday days and some of us maybe feeling, rather, well, full. And it can be times like these we have two thoughts.

1) is our vague ideas to gather up our gym bag and check on our membership or head off out for a run, because our body is suspiciously heavier than it used to be.

and 2) that we begin to loathe a little on our bodies (ever done this?).
The post Christmas sales shopping maybe meant we found ourselves in front of a full length mirror looking at our bodies and thinking ‘I’m sure I was never this shape before'

August 11, 2014

On my knees

August 11, 2014/ Claire Meredith

This month had some BIG challenges. I told lots of people, oh yes, after my course, I’m going to stay in Tuscany with a family and speak English for their little girl.

"How lovely," everyone said. And it was amazing! A wonderful experience.

Yet, I felt as though I was brought to my knees this month.

June 23, 2014

Big Scary Question Marks

June 23, 2014/ Claire Meredith

Image by Thomas Nugent. Used under a creative commons licence.

This week I’ve been thinking ahead to my next move - to Tuscany. Another set of challenges, a change. I’ve been wondering what I’m going to do after that - do I come back here? Do I stay in Tuscany? How does that work with my two trips back to England over the next few months. Can I make it all work?

Lots of questions. This week I’ve had moments of fear that I haven’t got all the answers yet. It’s all a bit, well, open.

May 19, 2014

On change: a reflection

May 19, 2014/ Claire Meredith

A sudden wave of fear which snuck up behind you while you were brushing your teeth.

A pang of loneliness, like standing in the rain, looking in through the window to see a flickering fire and warm laughter.

Remembering to rest, and dropping that guilt that arises like a warm flush through your body.
Over and over. And again.

April 28, 2014

Are you short on time?

April 28, 2014/ Claire Meredith

I'd love to pursue my dreams Claire, but I don't have time!

So I heard this week.

I know how you feel. I was the same.

March 24, 2014

Wish you could wave a magic wand?

March 24, 2014/ Claire Meredith

There was a time, a few years ago now, where I wanted to change everything. I wanted to change my work, my relationships, my appearance, my living situation and my energy levels. I wanted to wave a magic wand and have a different life.

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