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Welcome to todays diary entry! A Deep Breath and a Full Heart. Today was the definition of needed. It’s incredible how the human body can run on adrenaline for so long — constantly moving from one task to the next, show to show, deadline to deadline — and then the second you stop, it’s like every ounce of exhaustion catches up with you all at once. That’s exactly what happened last night.
After weeks of running on fumes, I finally let myself switch off completely, and I don’t think I’ve slept like that in years. Twelve glorious, uninterrupted hours — no alarms, no early morning panics, no tossing and turning with to-do lists running through my head. Just deep, healing rest. And when I woke up this morning, it felt like someone had pressed a reset button on my brain and body.
The whole day carried this peaceful, unhurried energy — the kind of day that reminds you how important it is to slow down now and again. Normally, even on my days off, I end up doing something — checking emails, writing lists, thinking ahead to the next event — but today I deliberately didn’t. I let the day unfold naturally, with no pressure or plans. And it was bliss.
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One of the most important parts of the day was visiting my mum. Every time I see her now, it feels significant — and today was one of those visits that left me feeling a deep sense of gratitude. She’s doing really well at the moment, and while “well” is relative with MND, any sign of stability is a gift. We know there’s no cure, and we know that things won’t ever reverse, but when you get a plateau — when things don’t get worse for a while — it feels like winning a battle in a war you can’t control.
I sat with her for ages today, and it wasn’t about doing anything special. It was just being there. Holding her hand, sharing stories, laughing at silly memories, and soaking in the moments that we so often take for granted. I watched her smile and talk and just be herself — the woman who’s shown more strength and courage than anyone I’ve ever known. And as always, I left feeling inspired. It’s impossible not to when you see someone face the unimaginable with so much dignity, humour, and determination.
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It’s days like this that put everything into perspective. Work is busy. The season is chaotic. The shop refit is looming. But none of it really matters when you strip it back. What matters is time — time with the people you love, time to rest, and time to remember why you’re doing all of this in the first place.
By the evening, I felt like a completely different person from the one who stumbled into bed the night before running on empty. My head was clearer. My heart was lighter. My body felt stronger. It’s amazing what a proper pause can do — and I’m so glad I allowed myself this one before the madness of the next few weeks takes over again.
The truth is, this was more than just a day off. It was a reminder that even in the busiest, most demanding seasons of life, you have to make space to breathe. To look after yourself. To recharge. And as I get ready to step back into the whirlwind tomorrow, I feel more equipped to face it — grounded by family, strengthened by rest, and grateful for every little win along the way.
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