Now this is something that I am a passionate believer in and yes I my top lip has donned a hairy growth in the past. The Movember movement is one of the few male focussed campaigns that has really worked, raising the profile of prostrate cancer. I would love a similar focus on mens mentalContinueContinue reading “#depression – Inspiration – #Movember – Lead by shining example – #mentalhealth”
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Six things I gained from a daily yoga practice
When I first met yoga it was through a teacher at a local bar. It was in the middle of a tumultuous time of my 20something experience, though, who am I kidding, there are many more of those to come. We engaged in the typical “what do you do for work?” conversation and when he…
#depression – A day on the ranges
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?
#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 – 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”
#Depression Inspiration – Antonio Carluccio
Reading today’s newspaper highlighted another inspiring famous character who I was genuinely surprise to hear suffers from depression. Antonio Carluccio at the tender age of 76 has apparently written 18 cookery books, plus an autobiography and had his own name above a string of cafes. Not bad going on my book. Yet this icon ofContinueContinue reading “#Depression Inspiration – Antonio Carluccio”
#Depression – It’s Monday, the sun is shining…
Good Morning Everyone! I hope you all have had (or are coming to the end of) a great weekend. Another week lays before us full of opportunities to embrace… So what are you seeking to achieve this week? I am setting myself these challenges … 1. To enjoy eight hours sleep per night. 2. ContinueContinueContinue reading “#Depression – It’s Monday, the sun is shining…”
Reworking Joseph 