As you will remember I have been writing my story, to help me make sense of myself as I get older and leave a legacy for my children. Regular readers will also remember that over recent weeks I have been struggling with January blues. In fact according to the media this week is the weekContinue reading “Delving into my childhood whilst writing my story”
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Restorative powers of exercise
Since completing the 50km challenge in Movember I have done very little exercise. I have noticed that this has had a detrimental effect on my mental health. My resilience had been much reduced. Foggy has become a regular companion on my commute to work and he has hung about filling my heads with negative thoughts.Continue reading “Restorative powers of exercise”
My story is starting to take shape again!
After a few stuttering starts I am finally back on track writing my story. I have wanted to write a book for years, but never really had the confidence. Then last year you may remember that I started with a mind map or several on paper. Then it sort of got stuck there as IContinue reading “My story is starting to take shape again!”
Do you really want to make that resolution count?
A week in to the New Year, if you embarked on a resolution, how is it going? If it is not going well, don’t feel bad, you are not a failure. Don’t feel rushed into making a change in your life just because it is the start of a new year. You can make yourContinue reading “Do you really want to make that resolution count?”
A brief look back at 2017 then full speed into 2018
New Year’s Day is a reflective day. Normally down to the over indulgence of the night before. I was a good boy this year and only had a few drinks, in front of the telly. Saying that I went for a run this morning and still felt the effects of a week of over eatingContinue reading “A brief look back at 2017 then full speed into 2018”
Christmas Spirit is it just for Christmas?
Christmas is all about kindness and happiness. We give each other gifts, visit friends and family, at the very least. Restaurants, Cafes, takeaways and even train stations through open their doors for the homeless. Businesses and individuals donate toys to hospitals, school children collect gifts in shoeboxes to send to countries around the world. ThenContinue reading “Christmas Spirit is it just for Christmas?”
How is your Christmas going?
We are midway through Christmas, so how is it going for you? I always find this part of the holiday the most difficult, stuck between the 2 festivities. For many of us it is a time where we go back to work for a few days, before the New Year celebrations. All in all 27th,Continue reading “How is your Christmas going?”
Coaching Conversations, and Christmas Jumpers
This week has seen my second week learning to juggle being a Teacher Practitioner and Coaching Lead. I wouldn’t say it is any easier, in fact it may actually be getting harder, however as I relax, I am enjoying the challenge more each day. So after a busy weekend taking in the latest projections onContinue reading “Coaching Conversations, and Christmas Jumpers”
Don’t let Insta-Christmas get in the way of Christmas
For many of us Christmas is a wonderful time of year. But it can be incredibly stressful, trying to create that perfect Christmas experience. We are constantly shown on social media and the TV how to celebrate the perfect Christmas including the perfect tree, decorations, food, drink and gifts just to list a few. WeContinue reading “Don’t let Insta-Christmas get in the way of Christmas”
What does coaching offer?
Before I trained to be a coach I had no idea what a coach was outside of sports coaching. I am not surprised then that most people really don’t have a clue what coaching really is. As I have coached more and more I find it easier to articulate what coaching is, and what itContinue reading “What does coaching offer?”
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