There seems to be alot going off in the world at the moment, and it can be quite easy to have our moods impacted by such things. So I wanted to share something a little more positive before the weekend. A great article from Mind Journals: 100 Positive Quotes to live by. Have a read,…
Category: 2023
Blog: The Basics
I’ll start out by saying this is the first attempt I’ve made at writing a blog for over a month. I was ill with covid and my one my cats died very suddenly. I’ve been taking time to focus on myself, my own needs and recovery. You might call that selfish, I call it self…
Blog: Spring Cleaning
I recently had a hacking incident, and without going into the details, I decided to change my phone number to help me move forward safely from this. This blog isn’t about cyber security, but a good reminder to be as safe online as we can be! The change of my number happened quite rapidly when…
Things to be grateful for
I talk alot about things I am grateful for and the benefits of regular expressions of gratitude. It has all sorts of benefits for our wellbeing, including reducing inflammation in the body. I read a great article on this topic over at Mind Journals. Well worth checking this one out.
How Much Exercise Do You Need?
We often hear how important exercise is for both our physical and mental health. There is a lot of science to back that up too. What we often don’t hear so much about is just how much exercise we actually need. The UK government recommends a minimum of 2 and a half of moderate exercise…
Blog: It’s been a while
Apologies for not posting for some time, life has got in the way recently. Like many, I’ve had good days and bad days over the last few months. Since relocating overseas, my days have become busier, meaning I’m having less ‘me time’. It took me a while to actually recognise that I needed to stop…
Blog: And just like that…
I am currently on holiday in Fuerteventura, and I am writing this blog on a sun lounger by the pool. I’ve just finished a “Volcanic Island” cocktail. I have been focusing on pure relaxation here. My need to relax has led to a series of unexpected events. Allow me to tell you a story. I…
Blog: Alone
Hello Today is the 14th of February. For some people this day is celebrated as Valentine’s Day, a day where we tell or show significant people in our lives what they mean to us. That does not have to be a romantic love, it can be any expression of emotions and connection. Not everybody celebrates…
Blog: The Spiral
We all have negative thoughts from time to time. We sometimes have waves of negative thoughts and it can be overwhelming. A single recurring negative thought can also be very tricky to deal with. In the short term, the impact of negative thoughts can be overwhelming. In the longer-term, negative thoughts can lead to mental…
Blue Monday is a lie
You will often hear today referred to as Blue Monday, which is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. In fact, there is no scientific basis for this, its an absolute sham. Blue Monday was actually conceived in 2005, by a travel company (Sky Travel). This depressing day, is actually a marketing campaign from…
Better Days Wellbeing 