THIS BLOG WAS ORIGINALLY WRITTEN ON 8 APRIL 2023. I recently had a hacking incident, and without going into the details, I decided to change my phone number to help me move forward safely from this. This blog isn’t about cyber security, but a good reminder to be as safe online as we can be!…
Author: James
Blog: The Mindful Return
There’s a unique satisfaction that comes with wrapping up a beautiful holiday. Today, as I head home from Fuerteventura, I’m reflecting on how simple choices can profoundly impact our well-being, especially when it comes to travel. My day started with a relaxed two hours by the pool, followed by the final, calm ritual of packing….
Blog: Fire
THIS BLOG WAS WRITTEN IN SEPTEMBER 2025. “Time is the fire in which we burn.”Dr Soren, Star Trek Generations. One of our biggest challenges in life is time. We assume we always have more time. That is often not the case. It’s easy to put off negative things, I can understand that. But we also…
Blog: Challenge the negativity bias
There are days that feel like I have found stride, and then there are those that are just messy. There is no such thing as perfection. Life is supposed to be messy. I find there’s many areas of my life that seem on track, but there’s others where things can seem blurred and unclear. We…
Welcome
You have probably arrived here from Better Days Wellbeing. That site has now closed. I am now focusing on my blog going forwards and decided to start fresh with a new home for my writing.
Blog: Navigating a new path
Today’s journey often involves bold decisions and the courage to stand by them. As we carve out space for growth, it’s natural to encounter moments of doubt or friction. Yet, it’s in these very instances that our commitment to self-alignment truly shines. Taking a significant step, like investing in a coach to explore new habits…
Taking the stress out of stressful conversations
Over at the Harvard business Review website, there is a an interesting article on how to take the stress out of stressful conversations.Humans communicate verbally in many ways. Some of our conversations can be difficult, and can make us feel uncomfortable, stressed or anxious. Another factor we have no control over is the circumstances the…
The Gut Feeling
At some point in life we’ve all experienced the gut feeling. Its not just a saying we have, there is connections between our gut and our brains. Head over to the Clevland Clinic for an interesting article exploring these connections. Here is a short extract from the article Your brain talks to your gut, and…
How to be more vulnerable with your friends
Learning to delve a bit deeper with your buddies has big benefits for everyone involved.” Learning to be able to express yourself around trusted friends is an important skill to learn. As we begin a new year, could you become more expressive around friends and loved ones. An interesting article over at Fatherly suggests this…
Ted Talk: How acts of kindness sparked a global movement
A recent Ted Talk maybe of interest to some of you. This video looks at how acts of generosity can make genuine positive change in our communities. Head over to Ted.com for the 13 minute video
Positivity Wellbeing 