A good day of training on the ranges and no rain (as forecast). The practising of a skill that is demanding can be a good way to reinforce positive feelings. Obviously you have to be confident with the skill. What skill can you practise to give you that quick confidence boost?
Author Archives: Joseph H-J
#depression – Knowledge Base – Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Synopsis (What it is all about…) When looking at depression it is worth getting an understanding for what lies beneath the surface. What aspects of who we are can lead us into a depressive phase and vice versa. One area worth knowing about is Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Maslow described the pattern that ourContinueContinue reading “#depression – Knowledge Base – Maslow’s hierarchy of needs”
#depression – A reason to celebrate!…
On the 21st February I set myself a goal to gain 5% body weight as I had lost a fair bit over the previous year. The time scale I gave myself was twelve weeks in which to put on as much muscle as I could while maintaining or improving my overall fitness… Last Thursday wasContinueContinue reading “#depression – A reason to celebrate!…”
#depression – Inspiration – Katharine Welby
A very brave young lady has talked out about her experiences with depression since a teenager. Especially so as Katherine is the daughter of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Listen to her inciteful interview here » I would be really interested to hear your thoughts, either through shared comments or private messages. I cannot emphasise enoughContinueContinue reading “#depression – Inspiration – Katharine Welby”
I Write My Life
Through as simple a contact as sharing a love for writing people can help others in so many ways… maybe Jessica has found the help that she needed or maybe not. The important thing here is that the core message is the same… reaching out to help others is right and good. Over that caffeineContinueContinue reading “I Write My Life”
#Depression – Monday’s child is meek and mild
The weekend is passed and the new week dawns. How are you all? Good weekend? Happily I spent mine away training with the military and spent a very long Saturday working hard amongst some very beautiful scenery… The new week has started a fresh and my mantra of smile, eat and communicate was in fullContinueContinue reading “#Depression – Monday’s child is meek and mild”
Depression – Aide Memoire
Would an Aide Memoire for tactics in dealing with depression be useful to you? I have been wondering for a little while now whether sharing a bit of an aide memoire of the tactics I have used to fight and combat despression might be useful to others? If you think a simple and easy toContinueContinue reading “Depression – Aide Memoire”
#Depression – Altruism feeds the good soul
When you are feeling tired and crabby.. When negative criticism trips far too easily off the tongue.. STOP and.. Do something nice for someone.. Reach out and help another.. These simple and often small acts of kindness will give you a glow.. A positive warmness inside and put a smile on that potentially crabby face..ContinueContinue reading “#Depression – Altruism feeds the good soul”
#Depression – Monday’s workout is always exacting
Well I am happy to report that the fitness regime continues apace. Today has seen me jog three quarters of a mile down to the rugby pitch, quite easily to my slightly tired surprise, with my 15kg daysack on my back. The circuits session went well with me achieving more than I thought I couldContinueContinue reading “#Depression – Monday’s workout is always exacting”
Reworking Joseph 