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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Time to talk day 2022
3 February 2022 is Time to Talk day. So this blog is simply to highlight that day and talk about talking. I want to include a quote from the home page “A small conversation about mental health has the power to make a big difference. We know that the more conversations we have, the more myths…
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…
Support through Christmas
MIND has a helpline: 0300 123 3011 Mon to Friday 9am to 6pm Please remember Christmas can be a sad and lonely time for many
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…
World Diabetes Day
Today (14 November) is World Diabetes Day. This is a matter very relevant to me personally, as I am diabetic and I know it is a condition that can have a significantly negative impact on both physical and mental health. Good diabetes control can really help boost the wellbeing of people with the condition. Sadly…
Blog: Social Media
Hello World Happy Friday – I hope all is well. We often hear about the pros and cons of social media. I’m not entering into that debate today, but I have been refining my own social media presence to only interact with value adding sources and people. It has certainly enhanced the time I do…
Blog: Digital Wellbeing
I have been beta testing a new Wellbeing app recently, and I have learned a few things by doing so. I don’t very often use Wellbeing smart phone apps, but I love technology and have a long history of beta testing both at work and video games. What smart phone wellbeing apps do you use? Certainly…
Blog: Travel & Wellbeing
Hello everyone I hope you are well. I have just returned from ten days in Gibraltar. I had a great time, and actually managed to relax. I also had time to think, read and do some writing. I’ve struggled with my creative writing for the last year, but I managed to break some of my…
Blog: Stuck between the dark and light
Just a few days ago I wrote about taking the good times with the bad, and this week is proving my point. Yesterday I had an overwhelmingly negative feeling. I had a feeling something untoward was about to happen. It is hard to explain, but I sensed bad times were ahead. The negative feeling lingered…
Better Days Wellbeing 