I am 42. I am a Marketing Director for a national charity. I have two kids, a husband who works long hours in London, a dog and now a kitten and I am exhausted.
I was put on anti-depressants seven years ago when I had my first son and I have really struggled to come off them. I am determined this year I am going to do it.
Because I am so busy (and I have a rebellious and addictive personality); I don’t eat well, I drink too much, work too hard and waste money, can’t relax whilst always trying to be the perfect Mum. But I am not doing anything well and it is clear I am on the brink of burn out.
I live a very different life to so many of my friends, who despite earning less in the main, really do have the work-life balance thing cracked much better than me. And as hard as they try, I don’t think they get it.
My husband and I have big bills to pay, as we have been silly with money in the past. We both grew up with little money, which caused many knock on effects, but we have always been keen to pull our socks and make our own way. The downside is, we don’t know when to stop. Me, especially.
So this is the year to re-align, get on top of things and be the person I really want to be. Just me. Raw. Bare. True. And that is scary!!
I’d love you to join my journey, as I bet there are lots of us out there. I just am yet to meet you.
Love Jules. x
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