I hope you are all well. I recently was sent the poster attached by Liggy Webb – a really useful reminder of things to do to give you mood boost, This weekend I’ll be doing some of these, including spending time around cats, going out for some walks and taking the first step to a…
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Ten Day Happiness Challenge
You are probably aware that I am a fan of the work of Action for Happiness. I wanted to share briefly their 10 days of happiness challenge – which is free to use and access. Here is the blurb: Start the new year with this 10 Days of Happiness challenge and learn daily skills to feel…
Wellbeing Calendar: January 2024
Each month the charity Action for Happiness publishes a wellbeing calendar, this includes prompts and suggestions to take each day to boost your wellbeing. For January 2024, the theme is “Happier January.” I’ve attached a copy of the calendar to this invite. You can find the calendar in various formats over on the Charity’s website.
Year End Gratitude – 2023
Its my last working day of the year, so thought I’d share a gratitude post. I’m off on holiday this evening to Scarborough, one of my favourite places. However you are spending the weekend, I hope it is a good one. A lot can happen in a year, and it is often easy to focus…
Blog: Words Matter
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” You might be familiar with that saying, it is one I often heard teachers say at school to reassure me/others when people were being nasty. I think the idea is we were supposed to use that as a comeback when we were…
Blog: The Curve Ball
Life can throw us a curve ball when we least expect it . We can make plans for the future, and they can be pretty detailed, but we cannot control the future. Good or bad, anything can change at anytime. This is where our resilience skills comes in. Finding ways to deal with difficult events…
Blog: Christmas Cheer? No thanks
Christmas day is just over two weeks away, and its becoming very dominant in our lives in the lead up to this day, whether you celebrate it or not, Christmas is now everywhere in the UK. I want to touch on a (often forgotten) point that not everyone celebrates Christmas. Many cultures and beliefs do…
Blog: Don’t Man Up
19 November was World Men’s Day. I’m a day late in sharing this, but such is life. Mental health is our health. It isn’t just about this one day. Today I want to shine a light on the stigma that surrounds mental health. The world we live in is full of stereotypes. When it comes…
How to be more patient
“Patience, it seems, is becoming a bit of a lost art in our fast-paced, instant-gratification world. But learning to be more patient both with yourself and others can help support your mental health, relationships, and overall wellness. Whether you’re dealing with a challenging co-worker, a family member who knows how to push your buttons, or…
8 ways to practice forgiveness
“Forgiveness is powerful, but it can also be hard. Learn the benefits of forgiveness, mindful steps to forgive and let go, and 8 ways to practice forgiveness. Sometimes life brings about situations where someone hurts our feelings and we’re faced with the choice of holding on to anger or resentment, or choosing to forgive them.”…
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