Loss is an inherent part of all human existence and the experience of coping with it is very individual. Loss may mean the death of a loved one, but it can, as […]
Coping with Loss
50 things I have learned from my Cats
I was having a very stressful day earlier this week. The work I was doing was slow, monotonous and dull. I felt drained, empty and tired. At this point, Dennis my Burmese, […]
Loneliness
I felt inspired to write this post after a day on Sunday reading the various mental health blogs available on WordPress. I feel partly encouraged, (by the amazing stories of people’s resilience) […]
Dying to Fit in – Self Harm and Suicide in Young People
I couldn’t help but be moved by the heartbreaking story of the beautiful 14 year old girl who took her own life this week, purportedly due to the pressures of social media […]
A Fear of Flying
Last night I flew from Jersey to Southampton. It’s only a short 40 minute flight and I do it about 3 times a year. As we were coming into land, (and had […]
50 Ways to Beat Blue Monday
This morning on the radio I heard that “Blue Monday” this year is Monday 21 January and apparently it is the “worst day of the year”. Scientifically proven, with all sorts of […]
Let’s Get Inspired!
I woke up this morning and I wanted to be inspired! Its the New Year and like many others I’m sure, I feel apathetic and sluggish. Yes, I had a lovely time, […]
New Years Resolutions
Christmas is over and we are all looking towards the New Year with hope and expectation. Or are we? Do you make the same resolutions every year and not keep them? Do you […]
50 Acts of Kindness
Kindness matters and Karma is real. I have been thinking about kindness recently; kindness to our fellow men and women, kindness to animals and kindness to our planet. We are all dashing […]
What You Should Stop Doing When You Are 50
I was watching a television programme last night, when on comes an advertisement, clearly aimed at the over 50’s. I was stunned because the people in the commercial look well over 80! I […]
