For October 2025, Action for Happiness are focusing on ‘actions to help you focus on what really matters’. The charity has produced it’s wellbeing calendar, the theme is ‘Optimistic October’. Each day there is a suggested action to take. This calendar might you during the month of October. I’ve attached the calendar as a PDF…
Category: break the stigma
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…
Blog: Celebrate the Small Wins
In a world that often feels relentlessly fast-paced, chaotic, and cluttered with never-ending to-do lists, it’s easy to lose sight of the little things. You know the kind: ticking off that last item on your list, finally replying to that email you’ve been dreading, or even just getting out of bed on a tough morning….
Blog: Sometimes the Way Forward Starts with a Step Back
Sometimes, the bravest and wisest thing we can do for our wellbeing is to take what might appear to be a step backwards. We live in a world that constantly praises progress, momentum, and visible success. But real growth doesn’t always look like a straight line. In fact, some of the most important changes in…
Blog: What if a Cry for Help goes Unanswered
The stigma around mental health was removed some time ago, we’re all told that ‘it’s good to talk’ and to ‘reach out’ to a friend or family member in a time of crisis. What if that call is made and there is silence at the other end?! It can be very difficult, emotionally exhausting and…
Blog: AI and Wellbeing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, influencing many areas of daily life, from entertainment and work to healthcare and personal wellbeing. As AI technologies advance, they bring both opportunities and challenges, especially when it comes to personal wellbeing. While AI offers innovative tools to improve mental health, streamline tasks, and…
Blog: I’ve got the blues
January can be a time when people might struggle with their wellbeing. We can feel “blue” at any time of the year. What triggers low mood, or other mental ill health conditions will be down to the individual. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for managing mental ill health. Self awareness can be one of our…
Winter Self Check in tool
I’d like to share a quick check in tool – ask yourself 10 question to see how you are getting in. This is a “holiday” edition of this tool from IDONTMIND.
Blog: Weak?
If I was to be assessed against the gender stereotype for a man or masculinity I would probably be classified as • Weak • Pathetic • A loser • Not manly • Emotional • Not a real man I am unafraid of sharing how I feel. We all have days where we feel like crap….
Action for Happiness session: How Therapy Helps
The following session may be of interest. It is run by ‘Action for Happiness’ and not affiliated with Better Days Wellbeing: Join therapist Lori Gottlieb to learn how to uncover your blind spots, change your stories and transform your life. Book Your Place How Therapy Helps – Lori GottliebWed, 27 July 2022 – Online via…
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