Moderate speed please
How stressed are these people?
Professor Parker, a stress expert from the University of London, looks at two people’s typical day and tries to help...
Louisa works as a guide at the National Gallery in London and lives with her son George, aged 9.
6.30 - I get up and I make George’s sandwiches. Then I do some housework. Then I wake George up and make his breakfast. I’m always in a hurry and I don’t have time for breakfast at home.
8.00 - We cycle to school because the bus is expensive. Then I cycle six miles to work.
9.00 - I have a sandwich for breakfast in the canteen, and then I start work. My first tour is usually at 9.30. I like my job but I don’t earn much money and I stand all day.
5.00 - I finish work and I go to pick up George at 5.30. We go shopping.
6.30 - I cook dinner and help George with his homework. After dinner I do more housework or answer e-mails until 9.00. I don’t go out in the evening because a babysitter is very expensive.
9.00 - George goes to bed and I read him a story. Then I go to bed - I’m really tired!
Professor Parker’s advise: Have breakfast with your son. Do all the housework in the evening. Don’t cycle, get the bus. It’s important to see other people. Invite a friend for a drink once a week.
Thank you so much ^__^