perseverance – Reworking Joseph

Do you have the skill of thinking?

Thinking is not a bad thing. The skill is knowing when to engage with it and when to step back.This is so very true. Headspace yet again have the nail hit on the head. It is a difficult concept to really grasp. Trying to take control and know when to engage or step back isContinueContinue reading “Do you have the skill of thinking?”

Into the storm, again..

It’s been month or two now since coming off the antidepressants again … maybe longer, I’m not really sure. It wasn’t an event I have marked on the calendar. Things have been ‘ok’. Life throws little challenges on a day to day basis and you deal with them. Using the proverbial toolbox to keep thingsContinueContinue reading “Into the storm, again..”

#depression – Exercise of the Week – New Feature #fitness #health

There is hope for everyone when it comes to getting fit... it's the first step that counts!

To help focus attention on the importance that physical fitness in fighting depression I am starting an Exercise of the Week category to help…So check back each week to find out about a specific exercise, how it will help you physically, how to do it correctly and build up a realistic exercise programme. As withContinueContinue reading “#depression – Exercise of the Week – New Feature #fitness #health”

How to make some more money?

I am wondering how to make a little (or a lot) more money. So I thought I would ask you guys for some ideas as I tend to be rather stale in my traditional hard work and graft approach… To paint the picture I have a regular 9 to 5 office job which I supplementContinueContinue reading “How to make some more money?”

#depression – Yesterdays triumph breeds today’s success #mentalhealth

Church of the Good Shepherd, New Zealand stands on the shores of Lake Tekapo - Two of my good friends were married here

Yesterday, Wednesday, was quite a challenging day for me. It started with a disturbed night that was far to short… Then I missed most of my breakfast through gettting the girls ready. A busy morning going over my annual appraisal form depressed me somewhat, which wasn’t helped by the unsteady start… … negative thoughts beganContinueContinue reading “#depression – Yesterdays triumph breeds today’s success #mentalhealth”

#depression – Men’s Health Week 10-16 June 2013 #mhw13 #timetotalk

This one has crept up on me but now it is time to spread the WORD! Week of the 10-16 June, leading up to Father’s Day is Men’s Health Week.Focus this year is men’s mental health and the promotion of mental well-being and help-seeking in men. It is spearheaded by the Men’s Health Forum YouContinueContinue reading “#depression – Men’s Health Week 10-16 June 2013 #mhw13 #timetotalk”