Even at the best of times it can be really hard to remain focused on one’s goals (regardless of how important they are) and in
Category: Self Help
Difficult day
It’s a big day and if I’m brutally honest I’m struggling. Today is the third anniversary of my mother’s death and for many reasons (probably
Three years sober
Anniversaries. They’re funny things. They can be a cause for celebration, a reason for reflection, moments of triumph – or reminders of sadness. Some are
Diabetes update 2019
Well – it’s THAT time of year again. I get to find out what my diabetes results are. I know I’ve been a good boy
Learning things
You can learn something new every minute of every day. Yesterday afternoon for instance I learned that the manmade concrete structures on some beaches (apparently
Health outcomes and why you should try
It’s that time of year again. Around about now I’m reminded of the past as well as who I used to be – and for a
2019 and beyond
Good grief I’m cold. Although I love having a significantly smaller posterior these days what I’m not so keen on is having hands and feet
Trying new things
There are times that I’m tempted to not write something down in a post – mostly because I think it will sound silly – but
Who was that man?
There are days where your mood is so positive and so upbeat that pretty much any storm (metaphorical or literal) will fail to dent it.
Whispering tree
It’s been a few days since I posted – and that’s not because I’ve had nothing to say. It’s quite the opposite in fact –
Once upon a showcase
Last night I took a trip with a mate (who generously invited me along as he had a spare ticket) to see ‘Once upon a
Too many chequers
I’m in a stupidly good mood this evening. It’s been a really nice past couple of days, and as with most frames of mind like
Project fear and a PITA
I’ve had a lot of success this week. Since I started swimming again a really short time ago I’ve been going daily and working really
Slimming World Parliamentary Reception
A couple of days ago (on Wednesday) I went to the House of Commons for a Slimming World reception hosted by Baroness Benjamin. I know
Lycra
I find myself unexpectedly awake in the small hours of the morning and I can’t sleep because I have a variety of thoughts rolling around
Just a state of mind
I have lots of aspirations. I’m not an ambitious person though – at least not from a career perspective. I’ve never wanted power, wealth, money,
Vestibular Labyrinthitis, RHR & Carrots
I dislike doctors waiting rooms with a passion and in this respect I doubt I’m alone. They’re always full of ill people and there’s nothing
2018 Slimming World Ball Epilogue
You join me for the epilogue of my adventures in Birmingham. Part three is here part two can be found here and part one is here.
2018 Slimming World Ball Pt3
You join me for part three of my adventures in Birmingham. Part two can be found here and part one is here. When the last post
Still determined
I’m a man that feels he is need of a win today, despite (to all intents and purposes) already being someone that’s winning. Outwardly things
