I was looking forward to a useful weekend but on Thursday I got a sore throat and I’ve been feeling really ill and bad all weekend. Great. I don’t know how I’m going to manage all the work I have to do next week as at this point I don’t even know if I can go to work tomorrow. That’s the biggest challenge when you work on your own; if you cannot do the job, no-one else will.
Anyway, I’ve been just resting, cooking and eating healthy food and trying to get better. We have TALKS & DEEDS coming up next Friday, Gregg will be in Kuopio, along with Davida Hewlett, Pilvi Porkola and Hanna Pajala-Assefa.
There would be so much to do and look forward to. Hope I’m better tomorrow.

Taking Time to Recover
Being sick can throw off even the best plans, especially when work deadlines and upcoming events are on the calendar. When you work independently, taking time off can feel stressful because there may not be anyone available to pick up your tasks. Still, getting enough rest, drinking fluids, and eating nourishing meals can help support recovery. It is also worth giving yourself permission to slow down instead of pushing through every responsibility while feeling unwell.

Planning ahead can make these situations easier to manage in the future. Keeping a realistic schedule, prioritizing urgent tasks, and letting clients or collaborators know when illness affects your availability can reduce some of the pressure. Even small steps, such as leaving extra time between projects or preparing work in advance when possible, can make an unexpected sick day less overwhelming.

Health challenges can also remind us how important it is to have support when life doesn’t go as planned. While rest and appropriate medical care are important when you’re ill, people who suffer injuries because of someone else’s negligence may need a different kind of support. Moseley Collins’ legal team advocates for injured patients across Sacramento, helping people understand their options after a suspected medical injury and consider what steps they may wish to take next.

See you all at T&D!

Johanna