Smile Though Your Heart Is Aching | Mental Health Awareness Week.

Smile Though Your Heart Is Aching | Mental Health Awareness Week.

Happiness, how is that measured? How can we tell emotions apart? I need to cry to display sadness, right? (trigger warning) I look back at all my childhood photos. Having trouble pinpointing when the change happened. As all I see is the picture of happiness, or what I depict that to be. But away from [...]

Petition for One Bank Holiday Per Week!

Petition for One Bank Holiday Per Week!

A natural stress deterrent. Skin rejuvenation. Can I get it on prescription? FYI, I live in this bomber jacket from River Island. You wouldn't like to know how long I've owned this for... What happens in the jacket, stays in the jacket. Isn't that how the saying goes? Either way, it has my back. That's [...]

Is Your Partner Mentally and Emotionally Ready For Marriage? Spot the signs!

Is Your Partner Mentally and Emotionally Ready For Marriage? Spot the signs!

Red flags, warnings and everything in between. How to pick the right one from a sea of imitators! I'm sure almost all of us have been there. Marriage may be looming, or your date may be dating with the intent of marriage. What actions should you look out for? The tell-tale signs may be clearer [...]

Truth: Your Fictitious Mind’s Worst Enemy.

Truth: Your Fictitious Mind’s Worst Enemy.

2023 is definitely a year for the unexpected. A year I’ll remember for the rest of my life, for many reasons. And most of all, I’ve learnt what it is to be, you. The mind’s a powerful thing. Organ in fact. Almost like an orchestra playing to your tune, with your role as conductor. Once [...]

Is Having Manners Considered Old Fashioned? Today’s Downfall: Who’s Responsible?

Is Having Manners Considered Old Fashioned? Today’s Downfall: Who’s Responsible?

Manners, kindness and decency seem like they should be a distant memory. What are we teaching our children? 'Your standards are too high.' 'You're too harsh'. 'You have hands, do it yourself.' Or simply the classic one, 'You didn't say.' Just a few of the statements I've heard repeatedly in my adult life. Maybe I'm [...]