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…
Tag: mental health
Wellbeing Calendar: August 2025
For August 2025, Action for Happiness are focusing on ways to create kindness. The charity has produced it’s wellbeing calendar, the theme is ‘Altruistic August’. Each day there is a suggested action to ‘create a wave of kindness to spread around the world’. This calendar might motivate you during the month of August. I’ve attached the…
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…
Wellbeing Calendar: July 2025
For July 2025, Action for Happiness are focusing on ways to bounce back. The charity as produced it’s wellbeing calendar, the theme is ‘Jump Back Up July’. Each day there is a suggested action to ‘bounce back’. This calendar might motivate you during the month of July. I’ve attached the calendar as a PDF and image…
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,…
Heatwave Wellbeing
Now that summer has arrived in the UK, it can get pretty hot (well, by British standards). Summer here can also bring heatwaves where the temperature can really be high for a short period. Sky news says we can expect up to 34c in some places today. Temperature comfort is a subjective matter. We’ll encounter…
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…
Better Days Wellbeing 