Many of us lead busy lives. There is a tendency to focus on the big things and have the I must keep busy mindset. I know, in the past I have been there too. Have you ever just stopped and watched the sunset? Switched off from the world and lived in the moment. It can…
Category: anxiety
Blog: Good vs Bad
Just arrived in North Tyneside for the second part of my trip. I write this from a country park. I am sat next to a huge sun dial with a fantastic view of Newcastle City and the coast. I stopped here on a whim just to pass time before I can check into the…
Midweek Blog: Put Yourself First?
Happy Wednesday. I’ve not been posting as much of late, but I have been writing a lot more than normal! A mix of annual leave, sad family news and work has filled my time. Putting myself first might sound a little selfish? In one sense it could be interpreted that way, but on another view…
Blog: Loss
Family means different things, how we define it as individuals will be unique, based upon our experiences. The identity of family can include friends and pets too. There are very few rules to define a family. The make up of a family will likely shift over time too. My family includes pets and people I…
Blog: Labels
One thing I have always disliked in the world is labelling. I dislike that everything needs to have definition and name tags. I find this does lead to negative impacts on our wellbeing if we are suddenly grouped together by a general tag. I am gay, I don’t even talk with that personal label very…
My IDONTMIND Mental Health Run
I am back after my caravan holiday in North Yorkshire. During my stay I completed my 10K Mental Health Run. I will talk about how it went below, but I’d first like to share the video I produced about my mental health run. Share this journey with me, see the scenery and here why conversations…
Blog: You are enough
The long bank holiday weekend is in full swing and I’ve been enjoying some me time (I still am as I am writing this on Sunday). I successfully completed my IDONTMIND mental health run, but that I will talk about in another post, probably on Tuesday. I’ve done alot of thinking on this holiday, and…
Blog: We ALL have mental health
I am taking a long weekend, and will also be on holiday from tomorrow morning too. Its been a very busy week, after a full day delivering training yesterday my voice is struggling this morning. Definitely ready for some me time! Over the weekend I will be doing my IDONTMIND Mental Health run. I’ve been…
IDONTMIND: Mental Health Run/Walk in May
In May 2021 Danny and I are taking part in the IDONTMIND Mental Health run or walk. This is a free to enter event, where you undertake a run or a walk at any point during the month of May. You can choose a distance of 5km, 10km or a half marathon. This event is…
MIDWEEK: Blog and Updates 21 April 2020
Hello Everyone Happy Wednesday. I hope you are all well. I have been thinking about breaks and taking time for myself lately. I had my first holiday and trip away for over six months this weekend. It was so great to just take some time away from lockdown life and just exist somewhere else for…
Better Days Wellbeing 