Imagine smiling in the face of the painful, of distress and confusion and uncertainty. Imagine using that smile to get out into the world and do your best, one step at a time, one day at a time. Pause to rest if you need to, and then...
Today I’d like to talk a bit about one of the more troubling myths associated with therapy and self-help. And that is … If you just do the right things, those supported by the evidence, with discipline and perseverance, you’ll “get better” and all will be...
It's a complete myth to believe that you should or can be happy and positive all the time. In fact, it's more than this, it's unhealthy and unhelpful. Some things in life are bad; some days are hard. Life is complex and messy and it isn't always...
Among other things, one area in which I’ve conducted quite a bit of work over the years is leadership, or more specifically, Positive Leadership. And among other things, one of the messages I’ve tried to convey, in any and all contexts, is that there isn’t any...
For a variety of reasons, many of us are reluctant or anxious to allow ourselves to be happy. We might think it'll bring bad luck, that we don't deserve it, or that it's just a frivolous emotion that will disrupt the real and serious work of...
What if everything went to sh#t this week? Oh, but what if it didn't? This post isn't about denial, or false positivity. But it is about minimising catastrophising; maybe even taking a wait and see approach, avoiding jumping to conclusions and taking things as they come. I often focus...
Today is a day to do the best you can. Every day is a day to do the best you can. But make sure you realise that your best will look different on different days! So, if you run a literal or metaphorical marathon today ...
I try to keep politics out of these space; at least I do, most of the time. But there's no doubt that the current state of US politics, and similarly in some other parts of the world, is anxiety provoking and distressing for many. It may be...
Is it just me or does anyone else feel like the news is broken? Almost everything that’s reported is doom and gloom, is about destruction and devastation. Don’t get me wrong, there are some seriously concerning issues in the world right now, and these stories need to...