If you’re feeling like you’ve been thrown straight from beach mode into burnout, you’re not alone. That post-holiday whiplash is real—and stress is creeping in fast. Now, stress isn’t all bad. A little bit can keep you sharp. But when it starts messing with your sleep, mood, and relationships? Yeah, might be time to get…
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The 1% Rule: A Gentle Path to Sustainable Growth
When it comes to improving our wellbeing, the pressure to make sweeping changes can often feel overwhelming. But what if the key to lasting transformation lies in doing just 1% better each day? This empowering article from Mind Journals introduces the “1% Rule”—a simple yet profound approach to habit-building progress through compassion and consistency. As…
Break the shame cycle
Self-hatred is a deeply painful experience that often stems from unresolved inner shame. In her insightful article for Psyche, psychotherapist Sheri Jacobson explores how this destructive cycle forms and offers compassionate strategies for breaking free. Drawing from both clinical experience and psychological research, she highlights the importance of self-awareness, acceptance, and the healing power of connection….
Discovering the Power of Doing Less
In a world obsessed with high-intensity workouts and relentless productivity, a quiet revolution is taking place—one that champions the transformative power of slowing down. The Guardian’s article, “The Zone Zero Secret: How Ultra-Low-Stress Exercise Can Change Your Life”, explores a growing movement that prioritizes gentle, restorative physical activity over punishing routines. As the article highlights, “Zone…
Blog: World Mental Health Day 2025
Three years ago, on World Mental Health Day 2022, I shared my thoughts on why our mental health deserves attention every single day, not just once a year. I stand by every word I wrote then. The message hasn’t changed, because the importance of caring for our mental wellbeing is timeless. This year’s World Mental…
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a reminder that small actions can save lives. In 2023, more than 7,000 people in the UK died by suicide. That’s around 19 people every single day. Suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50, and far too many young people’s lives are also being cut short….
Blog: Fire
“Time is the fire in which we burn.”Dr Soren, Star Trek Generations. One of our biggest challenges in life is time. We assume we always have more time. That is often not the case. It’s easy to put off negative things, I can understand that. But we also delay positive things in life. We think,…
Blog: Setting the plan and smashing it
Hello everyone and happy Friday Today is my last day at work until the 11th of September. I’m having a few days of quiet rest at home and then I am flying to Gibraltar for a week. I will also be celebrating my birthday in Gibraltar this year on Thursday, which I’m very much looking…
Blog: Feeling Refreshed and Ready for the New Academic Year
The new academic year always brings with it a sense of new beginnings, a bit like January does, but with a slightly different rhythm. Working in education means that my life has been structured around the academic calendar for many years, and in recent times that has also been coupled with the commitments of being…
Blog: Do What Makes You Happy
Last weekend, I did something just for me. It wasn’t logical. It wasn’t sensible. It wasn’t cheap. But it made me incredibly happy. And honestly, that’s the whole point. A few weeks ago, I found myself gutted at the idea of missing out on something special. Oasis at Wembley Stadium. My favourite band. One of…
