When Saturday rolls around, Ade (my other half) and I head to our local Park Run. It’s a reasonably new thing, but since taking up running it is something that is very much a ritual to our Saturday mornings. However, (at the time I started writing this) the route was covered in ice, it wasContinue reading “The Exercise-Stress Paradox: Why ‘just do it’ is not so simple…”
Category Archives: wellbeing
The Trick the Treadmill Played…
Taking a slightly more upbeat, but still honest, discussion, this blog was inspired by a recent gym visit. There was something quite profound learned there. If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know I’m having a time of it at the moment with my mental health. If you’re new here – hello! I’d also suggest youContinue reading “The Trick the Treadmill Played…”
Trudging through treacle and treading a tightrope.
CW: Mental Health, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Illness As I write this, I’m in two minds whether I’ll actually post it. If you’re reading this, obviously I have. For those of you that follow the ponders, you’ll know I’ve not been all that great lately. I’m currently signed off from my work, struggling with bothContinue reading “Trudging through treacle and treading a tightrope.”
Truth and Trauma
CONTENT WARNING: Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Mental Health The following blog discusses Trauma in a broad sense, as well as PTSD, anxiety, and mental health. It feels like something I need to write and as always, its honest and grounded in my experiences. We all have a brain. We all have emotions. We all haveContinue reading “Truth and Trauma”
Finding Your Clan: fuel for the heart and fuel for the soul.
This ponder follows a wonderful weekend I had recently with my best friends. It’s about the importance of love, laughter, and acceptance. Buckle up, it’s going to get mushy. The scene begins eleven years ago in Edinburgh. It’s early September, and the buzz about the halls of residence is evident. I’d tried to leave homeContinue reading “Finding Your Clan: fuel for the heart and fuel for the soul.”
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