From The Editor’s Desk

Iheard a song on the car radio recently - Look for the Good by Jason Mraz, and although it might be a bit cheesy, it really got me in a good mood and got me thinking about its message. I believe being positive is an intentional decision you need to make daily. Wake up and decide to be positive and fi nd the good in everything and everyone. If you can see the good in everyone and realise that everyone is just trying their very best, it does make life so much more pleasant! And I’ve proved this to myself, as I’ve seen the difference in my own life since I have been making a conscious effort to be positive and see the best in every situation and every person I deal with.

Also, it’s important to see the best in yourself too, not just others! It is so easy to be hard on yourself and beat yourself up over your shortcomings and mistakes. In my efforts to be kind to myself, instead of beating myself up for putting on weight over the lockdown, I’ve decided to do something about it. So my son and I have been doing exercises every afternoon in our flat – proving that you don’t need a fancy gym membership to get your blood pumping! We have set up an exercise area on our enclosed balcony, with our exercise bike and a yoga mat and some small weights. We create a running track through the flat, and hey presto - we have a home gym! And best of all, my son NAGS me to do it when I’m feeling lazy, so I even have a personal trainer! And I fi nd exercising is so much easier when you don’t even have to leave your own home. Of course we do exercise outdoors as well, and love riding our bikes on the beachfront for some fresh air! An added bonus is the exercise gives me a rush of endorphins, helping me to stay positive!

My point is – practice being positive every day, and eventually it will become a habit! On the flip side, if you’re a parent who is struggling with life and can’t see the light, please reach out to a friend or a professional – there is help out there. As the saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved…

I hope you enjoy this issue of Life’s Little Toolbox for the Young Family – we really have poured out hearts into this little mag, and there are some wonderful feel-good stories for you!

I leave you with the words of Jason Mraz: Look for the good in everything Look for the people who will set your soul free It always seems impossible until it’s done Look for the good in everyone

Until next time,

Sarah x

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