It was St Patrick’s Day yesterday and I almost wished I was Irish (I am Welsh). Being Irish yesterday would have cheered up a boring Wednesday for me – I could have put on green clothes, worn a shamrock, played some Irish music, cooked an Irish meal……basically, a...
If you are like me, you need things to look forward to. Everyone says this third lockdown in the UK is the hardest yet, because it is in the winter and there is no end in sight. I’ve been finding small things to look forward to – things I would usually take for...
We have a double whammy this week – yesterday was Blue Monday and it’s also the week when people are more likely to give up their New Year’s resolutions. According to YouGov, only a quarter of people keep their New Year’s resolutions. If your resolution was to take...
Half way through Advent and it all feels different. We usually have rituals and traditions at this time of year – buying presents, seeing friends, Christmas parties, carol services, mulled wine, winter festivities…… These events give us focus and fun during...
Yesterdays Guardian had an article on resilience https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/nov/24/im-a-survivor-how-resilience-became-the-quality-we-all-crave It’s quite a long article – here are the highlights that resonated with me. Different strategies work...
Job-hunting during a recession can be disheartening. But it’s important to do what you can to stay positive – to protect your own mental health as well as to project confidence to a prospective employer. Here are some tips: Don’t spend all your time job-hunting. ...
