03/06/2026
Half term usually fills me with anxiety.
The thought of juggling work, keeping my son entertained; and somehow finding time for everything else can feel overwhelming before it’s even started.
Like many parents, I often have to save my annual leave for school holidays because holiday clubs don’t always work for us. We can’t always afford to go away either, so half term can sometimes feel more stressful than relaxing.
But this May half term was different.
Maybe it was the amazing weather, but it felt like a mini break. We celebrated special milestones, spent quality time with friends, enjoyed slow mornings, tennis sessions, and simply being together without rushing from one thing to the next.
It reminded me that sometimes the most meaningful moments aren’t the big plans — they’re the simple ones.
And then I did something I never thought I’d do . . . I got into an ice bath. 🧊
For someone who absolutely hates the cold and whose body usually protests at the slightest drop in temperature, this felt HUGE.
The first attempt lasted about 10 seconds. Feet in, straight back out.
The second time, I focused on my breath, trusted the process, and stayed a little longer.
What surprised me most wasn’t how cold it was. It was how quickly my body adapted once I stopped fighting it.
It felt strangely empowering. A reminder that growth often sits just outside our comfort zone, and that sometimes we’re capable of far more than we give ourselves credit for.
This half term taught me two things:
✨ Slow days can be just as valuable as busy ones.
✨ The things we resist the most can sometimes become the experiences we enjoy the most.
Have you ever tried something you were convinced you’d hate… only to end up loving it?
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