27/04/2026
April is Stress Awareness Month… and it’s definitely tested my capacity over the past few weeks.
Four weeks ago, my husband — who is usually incredibly fit and healthy — suffered a herniated disc. Since then, it’s been a tough road with pain and very limited mobility. He’s working from home but struggling with simple things like standing to make a cup of tea, and he can’t drive… so I’ve stepped into full-time taxi duty for both kids.
Then, two weeks ago, my 9-year-old daughter fractured her thumb during a camogie blitz & probably has to go back for another xray as she is still in bother.
All the while, work has been (thankfully) very busy — new 1:1 clients, functional testing, events and corporate talks. A good problem to have, but combined with everything else, it’s been a lot.
The reality? Something had to give.
For me, that’s looked like grabbing whatever food is quickest (often just a bread roll), skipping exercise classes and letting my usual routines slide. Four weeks in, I can feel the impact — low energy, poor focus (addled is the best description) and my tummy is not happy.
So this week, I’m resetting — not perfectly, just intentionally:
✅ Back to basics with 2L of water daily
✅ Prioritising sleep — lights out by 10:30pm (I'm very cranky without enough sleep)
✅ Preparing a few simple dinners
✅ Scheduling at least a 15-minute walk each day — whenever it fits
No extremes. Just small, consistent actions to support my body through a stressful time. Because when life ramps up, that’s when we need the foundations most — not perfection, just support. This too shall pass and we will all be fine!!
I’d love to hear — what helps you stay grounded when stress levels rise?
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