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It's More Important Than Ever To Talk About Our Mental Health

In these challenging times, it's important to talk about how we are feeling. How do we do this, especially when we may be working remotely?

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3 Life Lessons I Learned From My Dad

My dad was a remarkable man and, in this article, I reflect on three of the lessons he left me with while I was growing up.

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I "Should" Be Writing More

I've not been writing for almost a month. I've noticed the re-emergence of a word that is not helping me at all when it comes to writing or life more generally. That word is "should".

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Mental Health Is a Winding Road

Mental health isn't a desination in itself. It's part of a winding road through life. There will be highs and lows, struggles and triumphs. Talking about mental health helps to equip us for this journey and to thrive.

We Still Need To Talk About Mental Health At Work

There has been fantastic progress in recent years towards normalising mental health conversations at work. However, there is still stigma and fear, and it is vital that we continue to talk about this, especially in leadership positions.

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What is Catastrophising? 3 Ways to Manage Catastrophic Thinking

Catastrophic thinking can lead us to feel stressed or anxious about situations that are unlikely to happen. In this article I look at what catastrophizing is and how I reduce it.

You Need a Break - What Does Your Out-of-Office Message Say?

Taking a break is important. But email out-of-office messages often invite contact even when we are away.

What Does The Matrix Tell Us About Mental Health?

The 1999 film, The Matrix reminds me that our reality is shaped by our beliefs about ourselves. We have a choice, but we may need help to uncover this. The Matrix and making a choice > This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take

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How Did My Depression Feel? A Poem About Wanting to Escape

In this post I share a poem I wrote about some of my experience with depression and dreams of escaping to a new life.

How Do I Feel About Returning to Normal After the Pandemic?

With the world opening up, I've felt uncertain about returning to "normal" life. I recently participated in an in-person webinar which caused me to re-think.

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5 Tips for How to Reduce Your Phone Use

My phone is a constant distraction and here are 5 steps I've taken to help me reduce my use and tame my phone.

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Taking a Break Inspired Me to Run Again

While on holiday in North Devon I re-connected with the outdoors and was reminded about how great exercise is for my well-being.