I’m always seen as happy and for most parts, that’s true. I am grateful for all that I have achieved and acknowledge all the good people I am surrounded by.
The above statement can also be a hinderance though, the times I’m not happy, I feel that it’s not allowed… I am the happy one.

I went through a bit of a stage where my unhappiness was becoming more frequent and I was finding myself in a catch 22 because I should not be unhappy, which made me more unhappy.
I know that there is always a cause for something so I done some research and many articles I stumbled across recommended exercise (as well as a less sugary diet).

In the past, cycling was my physical activity however, since the arrival of my son – I do not get the time for the rigmarole of maintaining my bike.

I therefore took up running – it is so easy to put some running shoes on and go for a run. Sometimes light jogs and sometimes high intensity.
Using Pheonix Park Runs and Runcorn Running Club I’ve managed to find a great balance of physical activity, work and family time.

After just a week of running I had less grumpy days. Now if I have a grumpy day I go for a run to clear my mind.

Making time for myself to exercise has improved the quality of time I spend with my family.

4 Pillar Plan by Dr Chatterjee was a key book for me.

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In short,

I used to get random days of feeling miserable and didn’t know why
Since my son was born, I didn’t have time to exercise but since reading some articles I decided to make the time.  I took up running/walking now I am back to being my happy self.
I spend a little more time away from my son, but now I am in a much better mood so it’s better quality.