Childless

Who are you now? (or how I re-discovered myself by way of butterflies, lights and snow)

By Lesley / June 2, 2014 / 2

As a childless woman one of your greatest challenges is to work out who you are and how you fit into society. I always wanted to be a mother and … Read more

Had your baby buttons pushed? Learn three simple tricks to regain your equilibrium

By Lesley / May 14, 2014 / 0

One of your biggest challenges is coping with children. Your baby buttons are pushed every time you see or hear about children. They seem to be everywhere, maybe it’s your … Read more

Lesley Pyne

What’s the gift?

By Lesley / May 1, 2014 / 8

The other day a friend told me that he was about to start chemotherapy. This was a complete surprise and what he said next was even more astounding. He told … Read more

always be the best version of yourself

Are you the best version of yourself?

By Lesley / April 10, 2014 / 1

Well are you? You play many different roles in life and over your lifetime, are any of them the real or the best you (whatever the ‘best’ means to you)? … Read more

What are you afraid of?

By Lesley / March 31, 2014 / 7

You want to be more open with people, You want to tell your friends or work colleagues about your life, But you’re afraid to. You believe that it you speak … Read more

Four ways to improve your life as a childless woman

By Lesley / March 6, 2014 / 2

Last week we were in a restaurant in Bulgaria where my husband was skiing and the song ‘Its a wonderful, wonderful life’ was played and I haven’t been able to … Read more

Swimming and healing

What’s swimming got to do with telling your story?

By Lesley / February 10, 2014 / 1

I’ve written previously about how being honest and open about my childlessness has changed my life for the better and how it means that for the first time in many … Read more

Steve Jobs, don't live someone else's life

How long do you have?

By Lesley / January 28, 2014 / 10

I was going to write something different this week, It was my birthday a couple of days ago, and I was already thinking about how quickly time passes when I … Read more

from the end spring new beginings

What is it time to let go of?

By Lesley / January 13, 2014 / 2

Now that it’s a couple of weeks into the new year, are you still looking forward to the year ahead or are you wondering whether you REALLY want to let … Read more

if not now. when

What are you going to do differently this year?

By Lesley / January 2, 2014 / 6

Happy New Year and Congratulations for surviving Christmas and New Year. Did you have a great time or was it a struggle? Are you looking forward to the year ahead … Read more

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