If you don’t love yourself, or even slightly like yourself then its unlikely you will find happiness filled purely from another person.Self care and self love is not selfish. It is critical to our mental health and wellbeing. There is a great guide over on the calm app website that gives seven steps you can…
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Article: Radical Acceptance
An element of our resilience is being able to deal with what life throws at us. Radical acceptance is part of this. The calm app describes this as “Imagine a day when things go awry—maybe it’s raining on the day of your outdoor event or a work presentation didn’t go to plan. A natural reaction…
Blog: World Mental Health Day 2025
Three years ago, on World Mental Health Day 2022, I shared my thoughts on why our mental health deserves attention every single day, not just once a year. I stand by every word I wrote then. The message hasn’t changed, because the importance of caring for our mental wellbeing is timeless. This year’s World Mental…
Blog: Finding Light in the Storm: A Gentle Reminder to Cherish the Right People
Over the past few months, I’ve experienced what can only be described as a real roller-coaster of emotions. It’s been a period marked by personal challenges, emotional upheaval, and deep introspection. While I’m not yet ready to share the details, and perhaps I never will be, I wanted to share the emotional learning that has…
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…
Autism Awareness
Every April, the UK joins the global community in recognising Autism Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, increasing acceptance, and advocating for better support for autistic individuals and their families. With 1 in 100 people in the UK estimated to be autistic, understanding autism and the support available is essential for fostering inclusivity and…
Stress Awareness Month
April marks National Stress Awareness Month in the UK, a dedicated time to raise awareness about stress, its impact on our lives, and the importance of effective stress management strategies. With the fast-paced nature of modern life, understanding and addressing stress is more crucial than ever. Understanding Stress Stress is the body’s natural response to…
Spring into Spring
As the days grow longer and nature begins to bloom, spring is the perfect time to embrace the outdoors and boost your wellbeing. After months of winter, getting outside in spring isn’t just about enjoying the sunshine — it’s a natural way to recharge your body and mind. 🌞 Why Getting Outside in Spring Matters…
Ten Day Happiness Challenge
You are probably aware that I am a fan of the work of Action for Happiness. I wanted to share briefly their 10 days of happiness challenge – which is free to use and access. Here is the blurb: Start the new year with this 10 Days of Happiness challenge and learn daily skills to feel…
Year End Gratitude – 2023
Its my last working day of the year, so thought I’d share a gratitude post. I’m off on holiday this evening to Scarborough, one of my favourite places. However you are spending the weekend, I hope it is a good one. A lot can happen in a year, and it is often easy to focus…
Better Days Wellbeing 