September 2024

Following the release of my latest book, "Lost & Found: how to wander your way to a better life", in July this year (2024), I was lucky enough to be invited on to numerous podcasts and to be part of several TV and radio interviews. And...

Unfortunately, one of my (many!) weaknesses is impatience. I want everything to happen (just right) now! Clearly that's not realistic or possible and so as a result, I'm often frustrated and disappointed (in and with myself and the world). But I've been working on being more patient; I've...

I originally wrote this short piece to go on LinkedIn with the title "Dealing with an unpleasant manager or colleague" and then I realised that most of the ideas and tips would also apply to dealing with anyone, such as an unpleasant family member or...

For those who're not aware, I've spent pretty much ALL of my adult life in and around self-help. I've "consumed" self-help as someone with experience of significant mental ill-health, via books and audio-products, readings and more. And I've "created" self-help products as a clinical psychologist,...

Yesterday I spoke at an RUOKDay event and among other things, was asked a question I get asked a lot: How do you help someone that doesn't want to OR is not ready to be helped?  Now, before I go on, if you've not already done so,...

I recently wrote this piece for an eNewsletter my friends over at batyr send out regularly to their top supporters and corporate partners. But I also support and give my time to ReLove and I could say exactly the same about them! As you read this,...

You'd be hard pressed to find any expert in health and wellbeing, in psychology or any discipline related to mental health, who DIDN'T advocate for some form of meditation (for most of us). And that's not just because it's popular; but more so, because it's been...