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…
Tag: happiness
Blog: Disconnected joy
Many of us spend a lot of time online. Often we have q smart phone with us, which is a gateway to pretty much anything we can do online. Even if we aren’t using a smart phone, we could be watching television or listening to music streamed via the Internet. Even the ways we do…
Happiness Calendar: January 2022
The Action for Happiness charity have released their wellbeing calendar for January 2022 The theme for January 2022 is “Happier January” – which is aimed to give you a happier start to 2022. The calendar is below or you can find out more over on their website.https://www.actionforhappiness.org/january
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…
Happiness Calendar: November 2021
The brilliant Action for Happiness charity have released their wellbeing calendar for November 2021. The theme for November 2021 is “New Ways” – which is aimed to give you new methods to move forward in your life. The calendar is below or you can find out more over on their website.
Blog: Oh Joy
Hello everyone Happy Friday from the Rock of Gibraltar. I hope you are all well and the weekend is nearly here. Do you ever have that feeling where you think you always have to be busy? Do you feel guilt when you find that you have some time to yourself and then think this other…
Blog: Solo
I am currently on a sun lounger, basking in the lunchtime sunshine. The pool and view of the Rock of Gibraltar are stunning in the sunshine. Some people would find it hard to cope, but I am here on my own, relaxed and happy. I get asked why I travel alone – I used to…
Action for Happiness Calendar: August 2021
This month’s action for happiness calendar is called Altruistic August 2021. This gives you an action point for each day of the month to boost your wellbeing. You can find out more over on their website here
Blog: My dream into a reality
Dreams – we all have them. Sometimes they are big, often they can be relatively small. Dreaming is important for our happiness and positivity, but turning this into a reality can seem like a massive barrier. Pursuing a dream can bring true contentment to our lives. I find the easiest way to turn a dream…
Blog: Summer Sun
Happy Tuesday. I hope you enjoyed the long weekend. I am writing this on a beautiful sunny day. Its Tuesday 1 June, and I am in Beverley sat in a park. Over the long weekend I have been spending a lot of time outdoors, walking and relaxing. Its finally felt like summer is putting in…
Better Days Wellbeing 