It’s a common misconception that seeking help is a sign of weakness, something we only do when things go wrong. But what if I told you that the most significant leaps in my life came from actively seeking guidance, not just when I felt lost, but when I was striving for something more? For years,…
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Blog: Breakout
It’s been a minute since I’ve put thoughts down, but there’s something about being in Gibraltar that makes you want to hit pause and reflect. This place truly is one of my favorites – a real happy place. And right now, the biggest lesson I’m learning (or re-learning) is the importance of putting myself first….
Blog: Navigating New Paths
Today’s journey often involves bold decisions and the courage to stand by them. As we carve out space for growth, it’s natural to encounter moments of doubt or friction. Yet, it’s in these very instances that our commitment to self-alignment truly shines. Taking a significant step, like investing in a coach to explore new habits…
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…
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a reminder that small actions can save lives. In 2023, more than 7,000 people in the UK died by suicide. That’s around 19 people every single day. Suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50, and far too many young people’s lives are also being cut short….
Blog: Fire
“Time is the fire in which we burn.”Dr Soren, Star Trek Generations. One of our biggest challenges in life is time. We assume we always have more time. That is often not the case. It’s easy to put off negative things, I can understand that. But we also delay positive things in life. We think,…
Blog: Feeling Refreshed and Ready for the New Academic Year
The new academic year always brings with it a sense of new beginnings, a bit like January does, but with a slightly different rhythm. Working in education means that my life has been structured around the academic calendar for many years, and in recent times that has also been coupled with the commitments of being…
Blog: Do What Makes You Happy
Last weekend, I did something just for me. It wasn’t logical. It wasn’t sensible. It wasn’t cheap. But it made me incredibly happy. And honestly, that’s the whole point. A few weeks ago, I found myself gutted at the idea of missing out on something special. Oasis at Wembley Stadium. My favourite band. One of…
Blog: Self Respect, Self Worth. In my own words
It has been a little while since I posted a blog here. I’ve actually taken a break from blog writing (which I do outside of work time) to focus my writing in other areas (creative writing). But it has been on my list to get back to. Well, sometimes life decides to deal you a…
Exercise Blog: Letting Go of Old Goals
There’s a strange kind of pause that happens when life interrupts our routine. Sometimes it’s subtle, a few missed workouts here and there. Other times it’s a more extended break, where weeks or months pass and the familiar rhythm fades into the background. That’s where I’ve found myself recently: standing on the edge of restarting,…
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