All my life I have hated the concept of dieting. I’ve never been really overweight, but at various times I have wished I could lose a pound or two, (or 9 or […]
Never Diet Again
Alone Time … and Why It’s Important ❤️
I’m a very big fan of ‘me time’. Time on my own, solitary time, call it what you will, it’s an absolutely necessity for my mental health. I’m not an unfriendly person, […]
My First Year Blogging
On 30 July, my blog will be a year old. Happy birthday Somekindof50! 96 posts have been published over the last 12 months, and at any one time, there are about 30 more […]
How To Deal With Panic Attacks
When I was growing up I had never heard of panic attacks, but in the last few years I have experienced several and during those horrible moments when panic takes over, the […]
50 Ways to Build Your Confidence
How many times have I sat opposite someone in a counselling or life coaching session and heard them ask “How do I become more confident?” Is confidence something you can learn? Are […]
Becoming Your Best Self
I have been studying life coaching recently and the prospect of developing through change and attracting the best that life can offer. Life coaching is a fascinating tool, aimed at supporting people […]
On Being A Mum
Both my children are at home at the moment for a whole month, which is a highly unusual event given that they are now coming 20 and 23 years old. I’m absolutely […]
How Many Friends Should You Have?
I was sitting in my local Costa last week, and overheard a conversation between 3 young women seated at the next table. They were discussing their social media accounts and comparing ‘likes’ […]
50 Years of Change.
Sometimes I feel really old. Not particularly in a worn out or tired way, but more in a kind of “how did the world change so quick” way. So many things that […]
How To Stop Negative Thinking.
I write a lot about positive thinking in this blog, but it struck me the other day that although it is great to encourage lots of positive thoughts and a positive mindset, […]
