19 November was World Men’s Day. I’m a day late in sharing this, but such is life. Mental health is our health. It isn’t just about this one day. Today I want to shine a light on the stigma that surrounds mental health. The world we live in is full of stereotypes. When it comes…
How to be more patient
“Patience, it seems, is becoming a bit of a lost art in our fast-paced, instant-gratification world. But learning to be more patient both with yourself and others can help support your mental health, relationships, and overall wellness. Whether you’re dealing with a challenging co-worker, a family member who knows how to push your buttons, or…
8 ways to practice forgiveness
“Forgiveness is powerful, but it can also be hard. Learn the benefits of forgiveness, mindful steps to forgive and let go, and 8 ways to practice forgiveness. Sometimes life brings about situations where someone hurts our feelings and we’re faced with the choice of holding on to anger or resentment, or choosing to forgive them.”…
The Snooze Report
CALM – is an app to boost your wellbeing and mental health, I subscribe, therefore get their newsletter. One of their latest articles is research into sleep habits in the UK and USA, it makes for some interesting reading. It also includes some information on free telephone based sleep resources that will be launched by…
Sometimes the signs are not obvious
I was sent this post on twitter (or X if thats what they are calling it these days? I cannot keep up!). Whilst I am completely indifferent when it comes to football, this tweet/x/post/video is very powerful message 𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗯𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲…
Blog: Only Human
“Mental Health is a universal human right.” That is the theme for this year’s world mental health day, which falls on 10 October each year. The theme is set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). This year, mental health day is about acknowledging that mental health is a right for everybody, and no matter who…
13 Ways To Boost Your Memory
Our memories are the story of our lives. They are the good times, mixed in with the past. Our experiences can help us find purpose in life, which is great for our wellbeing and mental health. Memories also store out knowledge, which we can draw on to move forward positively in life. Check out an…
Blog: Embrace mistakes
So you just made a mistake. It could be something huge, it might be something small, but you believe you have made a mistake. How would you react? In my past I would often beat myself up for any mistake I made. It wouldn’t matter what the severity of the (perceived) error was, I would…
Blog: This is 40 (well, almost!)
Hello I hope you are all well. It’s actually been quite a long time since I shared a blog. There’s no big reason for this, nothing out of the usual, life kind of has been so busy of late. Life gets busy and sometimes life is quiet. The last few weeks have felt very full…
How to use your phone less
It beeps, it vibrates, a notification pops up. Many of us have smart phones, and they are very useful for managing our lives. They can also be very addictive and hard to put down. I’m not here to pass judgement, just to share an interesting article on this topic.
Better Days Wellbeing 