The age of 40 was a pivotal point in my life. Everyday seemed to be becoming more and more difficult to get through. I struggled to get out of bed and even after a decent night's sleep, I was exhausted by mid-morning. Which meant my productivity slowed down too. I noticed I was losing a lot of hair to the point where I was worried I would go bald. My metabolism was slow and my memory was so dire that simple tasks such as shopping was a long drawn out process. It would suffice to say that my body was having a breakdown and sending me clear signals that something had to change. All of these concerns pushed me to get a check-up with my doctor. The results of my test were unexpected shock.

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism - it's where the thyroid gland which sits at the throat area doesn’t produce enough hormones to regulate your energy which affects every organ in the body. I was told that this was a lifelong condition for which I would have to take medication for the rest of my life!

This was a devastating and a low point in my life and yet at the same time a blessing! It got me to stop and assess what was going on and I came to the conclusion that I needed to change my lifestyle. And so my journey of transformation started. I started taking the medication as I had no knowledge of a better alternative whilst also paying more attention on my physical fitness.

It was a few years after that, I started using alternative treatments to manage my thyroid issues with the help of a herbal practitioner. Through alternative medicine and a change in my diet , I was able to give up the thyroid medication completely. This also sparked my interest in learning more about the body.

Moving forward a few more years, I stumbled across personal development which was the icing on the cake. Now my journey had clarity - it was always about the mind, body and soul. It had taken me 8 years but it was worth it and I learnt and discovered so much along the way. It was having a positive impact on my performance as a professional and in my personal life too as a wife, mum and the many other roles we carry out as women. I was also using it to help my staff and pupils at school with their wellbeing. 

I have seen the results in my life and know that there are so many other teachers and educators who are probably struggling with too much on their plate and just need a little support to help them on their journey.