Blog: No control

Hello everyone I hope all is well. I’m over in Majorca for a holiday in the sun. There has been an unseasonably warm heatwave here. I expected temperatures In the region of 30c, However the temperature has been more like 39 degrees. This has considerably changed all of my plans for this holiday, I’ve pretty…

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: Working from home survival

So here in the UK, I think we are on the fourth wave of covid cases. As per usual more restrictions have been introduced and in England we’re back to a work from home if you can directive. Some people love working from home (including myself), some people hate it. Others have just reached fatigue…

Blog: Keep on running

Back in October 2020 I took up running again and got out for my first run in over 2.5 years. Now it is mid December 2021 and I’ve been at it for well over a year. I started running again just as the second lock down was announced in England. At the time I was…

Blog: Fear the future?

We cannot control the future and that is something many of us struggle with. The lack of control over our future and where we may end up is something that can cause great fear for people and it can really hold someone back. Your worries about the future can spill over and stifle the present….

Blog: Digital Safety

Digital Wellbeing is loosely defined as the impact of technologies and digital services on people’s mental, physical, social and emotional health. It is also about empowering and build capability in users so that all who engage with them are equipped to do so in a way that supports and/or improves their wellbeing. Digital wellbeing is…

Exercise Blog: Getting Started

Exercise is great for your mental health, as well as your physical health. Remember: You do not need to be Athletic or a super active person to benefit. I personally love exercise. I love planning my workouts, trying new things and the muscle soreness after a great workout that tells me I’ve worked hard. I…

Ted Talk: Find Your Flow

We all procrastinate from time to time, channel hopping or endlessly scrolling through internet content that adds little value to our lives. If you identify with these themes you might be interested in a Ted Talk on this topic. You can view the video here A short description of this Ted Talk: “Psychologist Adam Grant…