Abi Richards

To set the scene, the pursuit of “wellness” or “wellbeing” (we’ll discuss that in more detail later…) came to the forefront of my mind when I found myself in a mentally damaging work space. I had struggled with the idea of returning to work after maternity leave. It brought on a desperation to find something that suited family life better than a 1.5 hour round trip commute. Thus began the hunt for remote based jobs that would eliminate a commute altogether (HA! Little did I know COVID was just around the corner, and nearly all office based work would go remote…). I thought I had hit the jackpot when I…

I love writing. For me, it is a huge contribution to my wellbeing. Giving myself time to lose myself in my thoughts as they spill out on to the page is therapeutic. So, why am I finding it so difficult to just start writing again? Since the arrival of our son in 2019, I totally dropped the ball. I found the transition from “just me” to “mummy” difficult. The lack of sleep and the constant new challenges I faced. I just couldn’t find the headspace to enjoy the thing that once gave me so much contentment. And then there’s the fog to see through. Everyone is a “girl boss” or…