Joslyn's Blog Spot - Aaaaggghhh big sigh of relief!!

This weekend was the end of what has been a VERY BUSY 2008 and 2009!!! I have just finished exams in a rehabilitation course that I was doing and knew I would feel some relief at the finish, but was surprised at just how relieved I was when I actually did finish!! I have thoroughly enjoyed the course for the last two years and many of my clients and the team have enjoyed some of the new things I have learned (in large doses of pain infliction!...erm no pain, no gain). As I say though the relief I felt was astounding!! I guess I am a little shocked as clearly the travel to and from the course as well as just generally keeping on top of my study and course work, really had taken a toll, without my realising it, until it was all over!! It's a really good little lesson in how we have silent stressors that do not present themselves as so. As I am a big believer in stress being one of the biggest causes of disease and ill-health, it made me aware that your typical stressors e.g. poor diet, lack of exercise, lack of sleep, bad relationships at home or at work, or work stress are really just the tip of the iceberg. 2010 is presenting itself as a calmer year, and I have promised myself that I am not taking on any new projects!!!! Maybe doing less will get me a little more in tune with the stress below the surface which I am sure is lurking with intent!!