Mental Robustness

When we think of a physically demanding occupation like soldiering we visualise the stereo typical soldier. A fine figure of a man, physically strong and exuding qualities such as stamina, perseverance and fearlessness in the face of danger, to name but a few. A word that might sum these traits up could be robustness. SoldiersContinueContinue reading “Mental Robustness”

How does a father say goodbye to his daughters?

I have been mobilized or called up to military service overseas. This means that I will be away training for a number of months and then overseas for many more months serving my countries interests. So the question floating around at the top of my mind is … how do you say good bye toContinueContinue reading “How does a father say goodbye to his daughters?”

#depression – seeking a light in the dark when all others have gone out…

Time to time we all face our dark moments. Much like a rollercoaster it seems the higher you are the further you have to fall. I have had a good few weeks, being away doing training which has been good in several ways. Firstly, it took me away to a new place with colleagues whoContinueContinue reading “#depression – seeking a light in the dark when all others have gone out…”

#depression – 12 steps to a more confident you

12 logical steps to helping you feel, be more confident about yourself… now that is a good deal to me. Hence, I had to share this with you now I have found it. I am going to follow these for a month. So let us see how I get on. Want to join me? GoContinueContinue reading “#depression – 12 steps to a more confident you”

#depression – How do you find hope when you are blind to it?

Hello one and all… Normally I try hard to tinge whatever I write here with a sense of optimism and hope. However, today I find that little four letter word, hope, a real challenge. I am faced with a real challenge that is difficult to see the seeds of hope within. The saying goes thatContinueContinue reading “#depression – How do you find hope when you are blind to it?”

#depression – The week so far and Forever Living

Well it is Tuesday here and work is dragging a little. It is busy but rather samey, frustrating… I have a question for you… have you heard of Forever Living? If so what have you heard or experienced? Hope everyones week is going well? The sun has come out here, time for some lunchtime exerciseContinueContinue reading “#depression – The week so far and Forever Living”