Looking for the good in all aspects of life. I have spent a lot of time over the last year destressing. I had a bad case of Covid-19 just over a year ago. There is a week of my life for which I have very little memory. My temperature was spiking at 41C (about 106Continue reading “Staying relaxed”
Category Archives: Reflections
Guilt
We have had a few public holidays here in UK. I celebrated by drinking lots of wine. And I feel guilty. I suppose I have little choice as I was brought up Catholic. By the time I was seven years old I had been convinced that it was my fault that Jesus had been nailedContinue reading “Guilt”
Writing and thinking
I love writing! I am working on the third Fairy Hanny story and my first detective novel featuring Inspector Flaange. I also have some Maths and English books that I am editing, and an outline of a book on Motivation. I get an email every day with a Daily Motivation. So I will share thisContinue reading “Writing and thinking”
Be strong!
Whenever the fear of uncertainty creeps in, take a few deep breaths and remind yourself that the future is not yet real. By staying focused on worst-case scenarios, you fail to keep an open mind about the situation at hand. We can only control ourselves in the present moment. Think of your past experiences. Life hasContinue reading “Be strong!”
Do you need to make some changes in your life?
Signs to look for… You feel lost or stuck in life Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut, and you have lost your purpose? This is a sure sign that a change is needed. Everyone has a purpose, but it is not always easy to identify it. Also, your purpose can changeContinue reading “Do you need to make some changes in your life?”
The First Step to Change is to Recognize it is Needed
I recently went out for the evening in Liverpool, to celebrate an old friends birthday. Before I left home I cooked some Chicken legs, using a homemade marinade. I put them into the oven as I rushed around, tidying my apartment and preparing for the evening. I took the chicken out of the oven andContinue reading “The First Step to Change is to Recognize it is Needed”
Enjoy life
A friend of mine from Kazakhstan has just had to give up her job. She was working in a big restaurant in Dubai, and has now returned to Almaty to look after her mother. Over the last few years Mom’s eyesight has been deteriorating. Now she is completely blind. Manshuk has taken Mom to variousContinue reading
Am I getting stressed?
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?”
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.”
Fairy Hanny 