I hope you’re having a good week – and a good start to February! This week’s Mental Sunshine is something you may not have done for a while: Learn something new… When was the last time you learned something new? Once we leave school and have trained in our chosen career, we might not really […]
Have you ever heard the saying, “Your attitude determines your altitude”? It’s something I always say to young people when I help with the learning-to-work presentations at local schools. I really believe that our attitude is way more important than many other factors when it comes to both success and life satisfaction. A great attitude
I can’t believe we’re over halfway through January already and it’s time for another weekly dose of mental sunshine to brighten your day! This week’s tip is super easy. And should be so natural that no one should even have to think about doing it… It’s all about Kindness Being kind to other people. There
How is your year going so far? I know January can often feel like a long month – especially after a long festive break At times like this it’s more important than ever to look for some mental sunshine to try and brighten the day whenever possible. Which brings me onto this week’s tip: Be
How have the first few days of 2023 been for you? Have you made a new year’s resolution? This week’s Mental Sunshine is all about not making one. Why? We all feel a certain amount of pressure at the beginning of a new year to live a better life. The media doesn’t help, with endless
Are you ready for the Christmas break? People often ask that question at this time of year – and it can often bring up a sense of panic. Am I ready? Have I forgotten a gift? Is there something I’ve not organised? Or someone I’ve not sent a card to? There’s bound to be something.
How are you doing in this freezing weather? It’s been really cold lately – I think even the most hardened of us have had to rummage in the cupboard for a hat and some gloves! Since it’s so cold lately, this week’s Mental Sunshine might seem completely bonkers to you But bear with me. I
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Well, we’re into the last month of the year – how’s it going for you? This week’s Mental Sunshine tip is something really simple we can all try. It’s about having a good old stretch! I don’t know about you, but I find it quite easy to get stuck into some work at my desk,
This week’s Mental Sunshine is all about hugs. When was the last time you hugged someone? If you’re a parent of a small child, it might have been fairly recently… For others, it may have been a bit longer. It might be the case that we only give or receive hugs when someone is feeling
Welcome to another weekly dose of mental sunshine. Do you ever just stop and listen to the world around you? I don’t mean eavesdropping on the conversations. I mean stopping to listen to the sounds of the world. In the middle of the city you might hear car engines, sirens etc – but you might
