About Dominique

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Singaporean Educator, Coach and Hands on Mom of Three. Connect with me on Google+

Posts by Dominique:

Writer’s Workshop: Zippy Comfort Items

 

My family

 

There are a few things in life that brings me much comfort whenever I feel down or am having a bad day.

1. My family

They are my pride and joy. Even though they may drive me up the wall at times but without them around there will not be solace.

blue flowers

2. Flowers

I love roses and blue roses are my personal favourite. They always lift up my mood and make great deco around the house.

Chocolate Cake

3. Chocolate Cake

It is my go to comfort food whenever I feel down. Sometimes I will bake my own if I have the time or else will pop by the nearest cake shop and purchase a piece.

the boys

4. Being outdoors

Sunshine and being at the park or the beach really helps me feel more relax and at ease whenever I feel tensed up.

Teddy bear

5. Teddy bears

I couldn’t find a picture of my teddy bear so took one of Tiger’s girl’s instead. Both of us love our teddies and they really bring us lots of comfort.

What are you comfort items?

What is a must have for you?

Jenny MatlockMama’s Losin’ It

The Fatigue Prescription- Four Steps to Renewing your Energy, Health and Life

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The Fatigue Prescription: Four Steps to Renewing Your Energy, Health, and Life by Linda Hawes Clever.M.D is a  book full of tips on how to make your life more meaningful. In the 8 chapters Linda shares with her readers how  to analyze what is causing your fatigue and how to prevent it.

Awareness

Reflection

Conversation

Plan and Act

These are the key focus of the 4 step plan which Linda prescribes to get over your fatigue. One needs to be aware of the factors that are causing your fatigue before you are able to gather the resources that you need to “fight” it.  Conversations with your love ones and those around you would lead you to understand your needs and wants better. The last step Plan and Act would result in you taking action to remove the fatigue and make your life more pleasant for yourself.

The prescription may chance as your life circumstances change however it will give you sustaining renewal and help you beat fatigue. It aims to restore what you previously had. Your excitement and passion which you had for things that really mattered to you.

Sometimes fear of change is holding you back  will make one stay in their fatigue state. Sometimes it is important to take calculated risks in order to make our lives better.

 

My thoughts

Going through the various checklists and assessments in each chapter made me more aware of my mental/physical needs.I agree that  it is important to remove all physical and mental toxins that may be in your life. It is essential to be able to identify both internal and external stresses in your life.  Setting priorities and looking back at past experience did help me plan my life and help remove the fatigue that I was experiencing the past few years. I realised that there are still certain areas in my life which can be further simplified and worked on so that I’ll be able to boost my energy level further. t does feel great to be rejuvenated.

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