When I bought myself a future (and almost went bust)
I made a big decision in the spring of 1989: I would buy myself a…
Anxiety and depression: The danger of quick-and-easy-fix advice
I know I’m ranting about the Simplicity Prophets again and again in my Anxiety and…
Anxiety and depression: the valuable benefits of educating yourself
I must admit I’ve always been a knowledge junkie. As soon as I hear about…
A weekend break in the North Lakes
I’m thrilled to live near the Lake District and work for the Lake District National…
When my mind was puzzled by a space odyssey
I couldn’t remember when I watched Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. I remembered the…
Anxiety and depression: How to challenge your negative self-talk
No one carries the burdens of anxiety and depression for a long time without a…
A stroll on the Silecroft Beach in (temporary) spring
We had a lovely day yesterday. We took the train to Silecroft, a small village…
Anxiety and depression: when you MUST seek professional help
I would say this: if you feel you cannot cope anymore, you need to seek…
A chilly winter Sunday walk in Grange-over-Sands
On a chilly Sunday in February, we took a trip to Grange-over-Sands. Like many coastal…