Happy New Year!

Of course it is such a cliche to say that year is simply flying by, but it is hard to believe that it is already April. With the end of daylight savings and the shift in temperature in the last few days, it certainly feels like the lovely long summer we have been enjoying may not last forever.

With the end of the long relaxing days of summer, it may feel like the year finally settles in to some kind of serious rhythm or routine... perhaps for some more like a military operation to juggle work, family, health, friendships, spirituality maybe, as well as prioritising ones self in there somewhere too.

I was reading a NZ Herald article today titled "Most Working Mums feel Guilty: survey". The point was made that managing stress and guilt is important for overall wellbeing. This is not at all surprising but represents an ongoing challenge for many women. The article pointed out that part of being able to manage this stress and guilt is accepting that you can't do everything. If we are able to come to terms with our limitations, we may also find it easier to be kinder to ourselves and prioritise things like exercise and relaxation - some of the other things that make it easier to manage stress and keep balance in our lives.