Hello Everyone I hope everyone is well I have written recently about going through a significant wave of anxiety throughout March, for which I am now still in recovery for. I am at the moment working on improving my coping techniques, as well as looking at new ways to reduce anxiety overall for myself. I…
Author: James
Blog: Down time
Hello I’m currently on holiday in Lisbon. I’m writing this at Castelo de Sao Jorge. There are stunning views to be seen up here This is my first trip overseas to visit somewhere new in over two years. Now I am here, I am so grateful to be able to explore somewhere new. And what…
Blog: Sleep Time
Hello Happy Friday! I hope everyone is well. You might notice most days of the year are the official day for something or an awareness day. Some of these I personally take more notice of than others (gotta love 19 September for talk like a pirate day!). Anyway, today, 18 March is both world sleep…
Blog: My Anxiety Attack: How it felt.
I don’t see perfect as a concept that can ever be a reality. In life we can achieve happiness in many areas, but sometimes there are other areas that we feel more negative about. Right now, that would probably accurately describe where I am at. Anxiety is an awful feeling. When it becomes overwhelming, possibly…
BBC: Mental health in Runcorn: ‘We’re just two lads who want to help
I wanted to share an article from the BBC. It focuses on the importance of looking after out mental health, in particular this one tells a story of why its important for men to focus on their mental health too. Before you get the link, I wanted to read one short quote from the article…
My Whole Self Day: 18 March 2022
In 2022 we shouldn’t have to leave parts of our identity behind – be that our cultural or ethnic background, gender identity, sexuality, disability, or health – when we work. What does ‘my whole self’ mean? Wherever you are working from, feeling supported to bring your whole self to work is better for wellbeing and better…
Blog: Hello, how are you?
Hello I hope everyone is well. Or should I say Hello – how are you? That is a greeting and an attached question that we often use in everyday life. I think many of us feel the only appropriate answer to this question is yes, I am fine thank you, or similar words to that….
Blog: Go with gratitude
I’ve had a couple of weekend away recently. One took me to somewhere new, and this weekend has taken me to an area I love. I know the area well and have many memories linked to this area. I am currently writing this at Rievaulx abbey in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. I’m away at my…
Wellbeing Calendar: March 2022
The Action for Happiness charity have released their wellbeing calendar for March 2022 The theme for March 2022 is “Mindful March”- Let’s pause, breathe and notice, so we can respond more mindfully One action to try each day of the month to boost your happiness. What will you try this month? The calendar is below…
UK: Free mental health support app
Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Sometimes it can be harder to identify sources of support when we are experiencing mental ill health. There is a free smartphone app called Hub of Hope that can help identify local resources to support your mental health, as well as your general wellbeing. …
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