I’m extremely grateful for the position I’m in at the end of 2016.
If you’ve read this blog for a while, you’ll know I’ve worked hard over the last few years to prioritise my health - both mental and physical. That decision really has meant a new way of life for me, and the transition has been very tough at times. I've struggled on a daily basis with self-doubt for several years, unsure of how to proceed on this unpredictable new path I’d embarked on - particularly once I became self-employed in 2012.
But the commitment has definitely been worth it, and once I asked for help and showed the willingness to make real changes, I’ve been provided with the support I needed to make it work. Giving up alcohol (again), plus regular therapy, meditation and yoga have helped immeasurably, as has the support of my wife, family, and good friends old and new.
Through striving to overcome some life-long struggles, I’ve found a new faith - something I can build a more worthwhile life on. And that’s what this year has been all about - laying stronger foundations for the future. Here are a few highlights:
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