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…
Category: blog
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. …
Blog: intermission
Let’s face it, life can be a bit full on sometimes. Even when there is not anything untoward going on, things can slowly build up a sense of pressure on you, which can lead to burn out. Our lives seem to be getting busier and busier now we move into post pandemic restrictions. Before the…
Blog: Stop being judgemental!
Hello I hope everyone is well and keeping safe. I’m very much looking forward to the weekend, I’m finally taking my trip to Ashby de la zouch. I delayed this trip from last weekend due to the storms we were encountering and I’m very glad I did. I was originally due to visit Ashby back…
Dealing With Difficult Work Relationships
Jobs feel harder than ever, but this popular therapist has some great advice. There is a great article over on Huff Post that gives some hints and tips from Esther Perel. “You are not alone, in other words, if you are feeling stuck at your job or at a dead end with your colleagues and…
Better Days Wellbeing 