Choose warmth; I don’t worry about being cool and …

I saw an extract of writer Matt Haig’s new book on his Instagram recently and it resonated with me. It said:  “Don’t worry about being…

The harsh realities of being teetotal

My latest post on being three years teetotal has gone down so well, that I thought I’d follow up with the harsh realities that not…

Why being happy for others is one of the best …

Thanks to social media, it’s easy to compare yourself to others. But we all know that many people use their platforms to highlight the positive…

My sober life; 3 years of being teetotal

I’ve been teetotal for three years this month. While I don’t consider it to be an ‘achievement’, it’s still nice to note. Obviously, I’m used…

The beauty of keeping life simple

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated”. This quote by Confucius always gets me thinking. It’s easy to complicate life at…

Sunset therapy: why admiring the sunset will change your life

I’m no psychologist. But sunsets are like free therapy. It’s tricky but I’m going to do the best I can to explain how it makes…

Litter picking during the pandemic

Since I joined my current job, I’ve been part of the litter picking society. Apart from the obvious environmental benefits, it was a nice way…