check your bilges woman!!

from time to time i'm going to get overwhelmed and swamped...my little boat is going to take on water and if i dont attend to it i'm going to sink and take everyone down with me...

but no need to panic captain for we have the bilge pumps...

i will check the water level regularly and when necessary turn on the pumps...and failing them get a bucket and start bailing...

writing...write it all down...every random, hurtful spare, inconsequential or supremely important thought...

relaxation...seek out new techniques and put them into practice

visualisation...see myself in a calm place un beset by foes and walking my path with my heart free and my head held high

talking...seek support when i need it

and in times of crisis when i'm in danger of going under

ALL HANDS TO THE PUMPS!!!

meaning do all of the above and ask for and accept help from anywhere and everywhere

i'm important i deserve it and i'm worth the effort others put in as well as the effort i will put in myself...