Ok I am back in the UK, and I have a temporary job as a College Lecturer, teaching basic Mathematics. Now I am looking ahead to the next academic year. What should I do? Should I hope for an extension of this contract or secure another International Post? Thailand looks good… Anyway, I thought IContinue reading “Am I getting stressed?”
Category Archives: Reflections
Cut down on what you worry about each day.
Very few things actually matter in life. Simply focus on those things and let everything else go. Worrying about things you have no control over disrupts your overall wellbeing and erodes your life satisfaction. Decide what matters to you right now. Protect your peace by controlling your attitude and the things you tell yourself. Each day, take time to beContinue reading “Cut down on what you worry about each day.”
Thought for today
I’ve been working a lot on my latest book in the Fairy Hanny series, so I took my eye away from my blogs. Suddenly a few weeks have gone and nothing has been submitted. Then I started to get some emails in saying ‘daily motivation’ and I thought it would be a good idea toContinue reading “Thought for today”
Thought for the day?
A thought from my latest publication.
Another extract for your entertainment
One of the joys of writing a book is that you have in effect created a whole series of blogposts! Here is another extract from my latest book. The original, which introduced the delightful Fairy Hanny, is also available on Amazon. Enjoy! “So, as we sip our cold beers, brewed to perfection in silly Suffolk,Continue reading “Another extract for your entertainment”
Establish Your Nightly Routine & Stick To It
Human beings thrive on routine. If you are a parent, you know how true this is. And while most of us will do a good job setting and sticking to a routine for our kids, we don’t do as well for ourselves. It’s time to change that. Let’s talk about what you can do toContinue reading “Establish Your Nightly Routine & Stick To It”
Relax Your Body With A Warm Bath Or Gentle Stretches
More ideas to help you sleep. Then when you wake up you are ready to concentrate on the day ahead. The key to a good night sleep is being able to relax in the hour or two before you climb into bed. It makes sense, doesn’t it? If your body is relaxed, your mind willContinue reading “Relax Your Body With A Warm Bath Or Gentle Stretches”
Dealing With Stray Thoughts & Worries At Nighttime
Do you ever have one of those nights when you can’t turn your mind off and end up tossing and turning? We all have days and nights when our busy minds and worries keep us up. Thankfully there are some simple strategies you can employ to deal with them, leaving you to enjoy the remainderContinue reading “Dealing With Stray Thoughts & Worries At Nighttime”
Getting Comfy – Temperature, Touch, Sound & Scent
Ok so we had a break for Christmas and New Year. Now we are back into a routine and we need to get up and go to work/school. And after a long break it is difficult to establish that routine and insomnia hits some of us. So let’s get back to thinking about good bedtimeContinue reading “Getting Comfy – Temperature, Touch, Sound & Scent”
Update and Reflections
Looking back, it was 23rd June since I last posted on my blog. I was starting to think that I have just been very lazy and indifferent. The more I have reflected, the more I realise I have just been too busy!!! Back in June I was just finishing my contract as a Physics teacherContinue reading “Update and Reflections”
Fairy Hanny 