The internet tells me today (30 November) is called giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving where everyone, everywhere can do something to support the good causes that mean so much to them. You can volunteer your time; donate money; share your skills; campaign for something; donate goods, food, or clothes; organise…
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Blog: Thanksgiving 2
Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating. Last year, I wrote a blog on Thanksgiving and the importance of gratitude in general. The message of ‘The act of saying thank you for small –and big –things that we do for each other, is a good way to demonstrate that you still appreciate somebody rather than assuming that…
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….
Happiness Calendar: November 2021
The brilliant Action for Happiness charity have released their wellbeing calendar for November 2021. The theme for November 2021 is “New Ways” – which is aimed to give you new methods to move forward in your life. The calendar is below or you can find out more over on their website.
Blog: Time Out
This week, I have taken a leaf straight out of James’ book and writing this from the beach in the Balearic sun. Travel is something that I have desperately missed over the last 19 months. It makes me happy. I have been fortunate enough to spend time travelling around the UK, when possible, throughout the…
Blog: Loneliness
Lets start with a few facts and figures. It seems a sense of loneliness is rife amongst men. The stats below from mind journal are quite clear: “According to a 2019 survey by YouGov in the UK, almost one in five men (18 percent) admitted to having no close friends, and one in three (32…
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…
Blog: Si puedes soñarlo puedes hacerlo
Hello I hope you are well. This blog is being written whilst I am sat on a bench at the end of South Port pier. “Si puedes soñarlo puedes hacerlo” A good friend of mine recently said this to me, he is Spanish. It translates to if you can dream it, you can do it….
Blog: Worth It
Hello Everyone I hope all is well. I’ve taken sometime out over the weekend to be on my own and relax. I’ve been out in the countryside for the whole weekend. Much needed too. I want to keep this post short and to the point: If I could ask one thing of you today, please…
Better Days Wellbeing 