Multiple hands holding, symbolising connection and support Life is full of challenges. Some are chosen. Some can’t be helped. Others seem to sneak up on you when you least expect it. There are ways of coping with these challenges that become so familiar that you don’t even notice them. This can look like figuring things out by yourself, dealing with whatever needs doing, carrying things even when they’re heavy. On the outside that can look like strength, reliability and dependability – and in...

There is a pattern that a lot of people can fall into without intending to. It isn’t something that gets consciously formed, it’s something that gradually grows and usually looks something like this: Push – Crash – Rest – Restart – Repeat. That ability to push through is often praised and encouraged and over time, the cycle starts to feel like normal life. So let’s break it down. The Push. This is the time when you’ve got the most energy. You’re focused, driven and getting things done. It’s...

You feel tired and you suspect you feel more tired than most people seem to get. This is something that runs much deeper. It’s a specific kind of tiredness that doesn’t really make sense. It runs constantly in the background like a subroutine, even on days that seem manageable, and sleep doesn’t really help the way it should. You show up, you get things done and nothing seems exactly difficult, you might even be applauded for your calm and your can do attitude. Are you always the one who says...