If you're constantly taking action - constantly feeding the steam engine with coal - to keep going then insight from the recent visit of a Tornado (A1 pacific) might help.

The engine was under steam for the first 13 seconds of this video - as it turned the bend it then coasted down the very slight incline past where I was standing to ensure it wasn’t going too fast through the station on the right of the video. Once there the steam and effort was applied again.

Where may you need to coast a little and allow the momentum you’ve gathered to enable you to travel forward whilst conserving a little energy?

My Coping, Not Flourishing guide may also help you to realign your day to conserve your energy - it certainly helped me.

Image above was taken on a visit of the Flying Scotsman as it travelled over the iconic Forth Rail bridge towards Edinburgh.

My name is Alison Smith and for 25 years I’ve used nature and metaphor to help you see the wood for the trees, get out of the rut, stop going round in circles, turn a corner and shift from not knowing to knowing what to do and yes get back on track.

There’s posts, poems, blogs, Landscaping Your Life YouTube channel, Landscaping Your Life with Alison smith podcast episodes (my own and as a guest), a Landscaping Your Life newsletter, ezine, pdfs (there’s even one on helping you see the wood for the trees), two books (Can't see the wood for the trees - landscaping your life to get back on track and Your Prescription for Wellbeing Journal) all sharing insight to help you find clarity and focus when you’re overwhelmed, confused, stuck or lost.

Do get in touch if you'd like to understand how a coaching session would be of help for you alison@alisonsmith.co (yes just .co).