Stand up for 5-minutes & read a story,
because it might just be the time-out you didn’t know you needed.
The Twizzler Temptation: Candy Coated Stress Relief
Fiona’s mild addiction to Twizzlers takes a humorous turn as she tries to balance stress relief and self-control while working from home. In this playful short story, Fiona faces the irresistible temptation of strawberry-flavoured Twizzlers, eventually realizing they’ve sabotaged her willpower, waistline, and weight loss plan. Can she overcome her chewy weakness, or will Twizzlers remain her forbidden snack?
When Stress Wins: Cake for Breakfast
" When Stress Wins: Cake for Breakfast" follows Fiona as she navigates the fallout of a stressful work week. When faced with an overloaded inbox and endless Zoom calls, she turns to chocolate fudge cake for breakfast, a silent protest against the chaos. But as the sugar high fades, Fiona confronts the reality of her growing waistline and decides it’s time for a change. With humour and relatability, this story explores the small victories that come with balancing indulgence and healthy habits.
Waistline Wars: Jammie Dodgers vs The Elastic Trousers
As Fiona tackles her mountain of emails, she finds herself in a never-ending cycle of snacking on Jammie Dodgers, only to be confronted by the reality of her expanding waistline. With her lycra trousers at their limit, Fiona realises it’s not just the biscuits but the lack of physical activity that’s the real problem. Determined to make a change, she swaps snacking for five minutes of bicep curls But will this be enough to outlast the allure of the snack cupboard?
Foiling the Chair’s Masterplan
Fiona’s chair has gotten too comfortable—almost as if it’s trying to make her its “forever human.” She’s determined to foil the chair’s masterplan.
The Stress Amplifier
With her inbox overflowing and deadlines approaching, Fiona feels the weight of the world on her shoulders.
The Email Avalanche
Fiona’s been sitting at her desk all day, not even realizing how disconnected she’s become from her colleagues.
The Waistband Challenger
Fiona’s snacking habits are catching up to her, and the hours spent sitting aren’t helping.
The Needy Chair & The Rise of Irritation
Fiona’s chair is craving attention again, keeping her glued in place, while the soldiers of discomfort are poking her nerves.
The Focus Saboteur
As Fiona works through lunch, determined to stay productive, her focus is shattered by creeping discomfort.