I am writing this from a bench on the banks of the river Humber. I have just walked from Hessle foreshore over the Humber Bridge. I am taking a break from walking and taking in the view from the other side in Barton on Humber. This weekend away has been very timely. Its been a…
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Get Active Blog: Surviving
I am determined to focus on good and positive things now. Grief takes time, but now the funeral has happened I want to focus on the good in my life. I am focusing on exercise at the moment and have managed to return to running this week after taking a week and a half off…
Blog: One Step at a time
Today was my Auntie’s funeral. I said my goodbyes and I hope we gave her a suitable send off. Despite the restrictions, we had a very appropriate non religious ceremony in her memory. Rest in peace Norma Stanyon. Funerals are difficult for me, the lead up to today has been filled with sleepless nights and…
Blog: Comfort in Sound
Hello Everyone I hope you are all keeping well. I’m now back at work following my recent holiday. In dark and trying times, we often cling on to the things that make us feel better. I am not hiding the fact that I’ve been experiencing low mood for the last few days. It is just…
Change: my friend, my enemy.
In life we often want to make changes. Sometimes they can be huge changes, lots of them and all at once. Change is a natural part of the journey of life. It is often one of those things we hate, and sometimes it is not our decision. How we react may be more in our…
BLOG: Never Saw the sun shining so bright
Many of us lead busy lives. There is a tendency to focus on the big things and have the I must keep busy mindset. I know, in the past I have been there too. Have you ever just stopped and watched the sunset? Switched off from the world and lived in the moment. It can…
Blog: Labels
One thing I have always disliked in the world is labelling. I dislike that everything needs to have definition and name tags. I find this does lead to negative impacts on our wellbeing if we are suddenly grouped together by a general tag. I am gay, I don’t even talk with that personal label very…
My IDONTMIND Mental Health Run
I am back after my caravan holiday in North Yorkshire. During my stay I completed my 10K Mental Health Run. I will talk about how it went below, but I’d first like to share the video I produced about my mental health run. Share this journey with me, see the scenery and here why conversations…
Blog: You are enough
The long bank holiday weekend is in full swing and I’ve been enjoying some me time (I still am as I am writing this on Sunday). I successfully completed my IDONTMIND mental health run, but that I will talk about in another post, probably on Tuesday. I’ve done alot of thinking on this holiday, and…
Easy ways to move more that don’t involve the gym
You do not need a gym membership or home equipment to get moving more. Get active with the family. Jog around the soccer field during your kid’s practice, make a neighbourhood bike ride part of your weekend routine, play tag with your children in the yard, go canoeing at a lake, walk the dog in a…
