Running has been a big part of my life for many years. I’ve been fortunate enough to run marathons in amazing places such as Paris, New York, Chicago and Berlin. I am not a particularly quick runner but I do it to support my mental health. I was due to run the Barcelona Marathon in…
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Blog: the clock will stop ticking
The clock keeps ticking and time goes on. But at some point life will end. You never quite know how or when that will be. Life is short. Our journey on this planet is not limitless. What would you do if you knew this was your last day to be alive? That’s quite scary to…
Blog: Ready for a break
We are once again facing uncertain times, I for one am ready for a break in more ways than one. My mental health isn’t the best at the moment, I find the the run up to Christmas difficult, I lost my dad back in 2014 and I’ve found that I take a “dip” just before…
Blog: Rubbish?
Hello All I hope everyone is well. Its been a big and crazy week for me between this being my final week in my current job, a trip to the hospital and also a trip to London for an awards ceremony. I’m certainly ready for the weekend when it gets here! Anyway, I have been…
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…
How to retrain your frazzled brain and find your focus again
Are you finding it harder than ever to concentrate? Don’t panic: these simple exercises will help you get your attention back. A great article from The Guardian. This gives some great tips: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/22/how-to-retrain-your-frazzled-brain-and-find-your-focus-again
The ‘Pleasanteeism’ Trap: Ways To Be More Assertive At Work
Being a people-pleaser can be bad news for you and your colleagues. This article from HuffPost shows how to change that. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/pleasanteeism-ways-to-be-assertive-at-work_l_6113c52fe4b0a3256aaf8a1e
The power of puzzling: ‘When everything feels out of your control – piece A fits with piece B’
Many took up new hobbies throughout the pandemic. This article from The Guardian talks about How absorbing, mindful and mercifully screen-free, the humble jigsaw puzzle acts as a balm in uncertain times. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/sep/10/the-power-of-puzzling-when-everything-feels-out-of-your-control-piece-a-fits-with-piece-b
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….
Keep it short and before 3pm: what the sleep scientists say about naps
Do you nap during the day. If you do, have a read of the following article from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/aug/27/keep-it-short-and-before-3pm-what-the-sleep-scientists-say-about-naps
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