If I had a time machine…..
and I could travel anywhere in time for an hour, I would transport myself to the second half of the Aston Villa v Birmingham Premiership encounter on 20April 2008. Already 2-0 up at half-time, Villa...
View ArticleUncharted territory indeed
My readers will be aware that I use the online do-it-yourself mood monitoring tool Moodscope which I find invaluable in helping manage my mood swings and lifestyle. Another welcome feature for...
View ArticleTimeless Zephaniah
Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah is a very modern poet. Like me he was born in Birmingham and like me he is an Aston Villa Fan. However, that’s where the similarities end. This guy is extraordinarily...
View ArticleBack in Brum
Back in mid-November I wrote about some changes that I had either made or was in the process of making and 6 weeks on I can now give you an update. I have lost a stone in weight (A BIG “Thank you” to...
View ArticleRuby Wax on Mindfulness
Last Monday I was invited to the Barbican in London to attend a mental health event featuring Ruby Wax. I duly made my way down to the Metropolis from Birmingham first to enjoy a drinks reception...
View ArticleThe Return-Day 2
Your office-This way. Keep walking. Yesterday was my first day back at work after 3 weeks away. I survived intact and was quietly chuffed with myself that I managed to get through the day unscathed...
View ArticleLaptop drama
Yesterday/today, I have had what one of my colleagues very politely called a “laptop drama”. Over the past few weeks I have noticed a marked deterioration in my focus, concentration and memory to the...
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