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
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, […]
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 […]
The Art of Being Content
I was going to call this piece “Happiness is Overrated,” but that sounded a bit defeatist and I wondered if it would put people off reading it. “Roll up, roll up to […]
