It’s the beginning of January – a whole new year! Welcome 2023! Actually, I always find this time of the year quite difficult. I’m sure I’m not alone. It’s a combination of […]
Coping with the January Blues
50 Ways To Cope With Christmas
Christmas! It is nearly here! It’s the season of goodwill, generosity and charity, traditionally spent with friends and family. Unfortunately, it is also the season for feuds, squabbles and full blown rows, […]
The Self Awareness Questionnaire
It was a three years ago that I originally posted the first version of this blog post… and it went on to be one of the most popular posts on Somekindof50.com. The […]
Coping with the October Blues and SAD ( Seasonal Affective Disorder)
It is October already… and have to admit I struggle with this time of year. Summer is over and I love the summer, but now the colder days are looming, the nights are getting […]
The Power of Positive Thinking
When I was about 20, someone memorably told me that if you change the way you think, you can change your life. I think that’s true. Positive thinking is not just about […]
A Life Of Exercise
One morning last week as I pulled on my trainers, I realised that I have been exercising for 36 years. Not non stop of course, (!) but at least 3 times a […]
55 Things I Have Learnt in 55 Years
Over three years ago, when I started this blog, one of my first posts was 52-things-i-have-learnt-in-52-years/ and I decided that it may be time for an update. After all we never stop […]
How To Feel Good About Yourself Every Single Day
Feeling good about ourselves becomes easy when self esteem is high. In those times, we are happy with who we are, and where we are going in life. But other days, it’s […]
How to Be A Warrior Not A Worrier
Are you a worrier? I have been a worrier all my life, and often suffer IBS and anxiety because of it. I know lots of people who are also worriers, some of […]
50 Reminders To Be Happy
I have recently returned from holiday and I think I’m probably suffering a bit from the “holiday blues.” It’s hard coming back to a demanding job after spending 2 weeks on a […]
