How many people have you heard say in the last week that they were on a diet, or trying to lose weight? I can count 7 or 8 that I have spoken […]
Slim Chance
Homelessness: Don’t Close Your Eyes.
Walking through town this morning and bracing myself against the cold (apparently the coldest day of the year today, and snow coming later this afternoon), I couldn’t help but notice how many […]
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 […]
The Other Side of Christmas
I’ve written a couple of posts in the last few weeks about Christmas; The excitement, the traditions, the parties, the food and the fun. For many of us it is (generally) a […]
Gambling Addiction
Last night Andy and I were at a casino for the annual Christmas party. I have only been to a casino once before, probably in the early 1990’s, and I have never […]
How to Control Worrying
I have often thought that telling someone to stop worrying is like telling the tide not to come in. Worrying is an integral part of our human make up and worrying about […]
Coping with Anger
On holiday recently, I went to the bar mid afternoon for a cocktail. Waiting patiently to be served, I noticed an irate man approaching with two full glasses of beer in his […]
Autumn Blues
I struggle with this time of year. Although I like the idea of Bonfire night, Halloween and Christmas, I can’t say I’m jumping around with glee. Summer is over and I love […]
