How to Face the Fear and Overcome It

Fears Grow As Lockdown Eases As restrictions start to lift following the pandemic, I am now picking up fear in many conversations – un-articulated but there in the subtext. It’s understandable, of course.  We have faced a virus that no one can see, is potentially lethal, and we don’t know who might be carrying it. […]

Settling In – Tales from Wales (Part 2)

Those boxes won’t unpack themselves! When I opened my eyes on my first day in the new place, there was so much to do.  Sure, I’d managed to get my bed set up, and my kettle and cups unpacked, but most of the rest of the house was piled high with removers boxes (many in […]

A Fresh Start – Tales from Wales (Part 1)

And Some Light Relief After the turmoil and stress that we’ve all been feeling in recent times, I thought I’d mix up my articles a bit. So rather than focussing on business, I’m going to share more of what I’m up to on my new personal adventure. I hope by doing this to provide some […]

Moving House Even More of a Nightmare Than Before!

My Experience of Relocating During the Pandemic House moving is stressful at the best of times, but try moving during a pandemic, and you will discover it is trebly challenging. Throughout my recent move, wholly unnecessary problems were caused by larger organisations despite my meticulous planning.  Here is my (hopefully constructive) rant…  The Misery of […]

There is a Downside to Antidepressants

My experience with antidepressants I was on antidepressants for almost ten years, and, initially, they were my lifesaver. They did indeed stop the deep troughs of depression, but – and this was a big ‘but’ – they also blocked the feelings of joy. And while I was not prepared to live without feeling joy and […]

One Powerful Tool for Surviving Personal Crises

And How You Too Can Use This Tool This post is all about the best piece of advice on how to view the challenges of life (and survive personal crises) that I ever received from my psychologist.   See if you recognise the basics behind this scenario. And if you do, then pay heed to how it […]

Job Security is History – Make Plans Now

A Heartfelt Plea : Please Do Not Assume Your Job Is Safe Job security is history. And globally, the job market is in crisis, but there is plenty you can do to survive and thrive.  This article looks at what I have learnt about planning for success in uncertain times, and how to implement the […]

Why You Don’t Need a Coach for Life

Quick clarification: You may need a coach to help you enhance your life… But it should not be necessary to keep a life coach on a regular, long-term basis if they are successfully providing you with the best tools and strategies. As someone with a lot of experience in this – I really have been there, […]

The True Human Cost of Poor Customer Service

Forgetting Customer Service – A Cardinal Sin In this post, I’m climbing on my soap-box! I am sick of some big companies using the current pandemic as an excuse to offer zero customer service or to rip off their clients.  “Morally reprehensible, unnecessary, and short-sighted” I’ve been appalled by both the service I have received, […]

On PTSD, Resilience, and Doing Life Differently

My interview with Pam Warren (Paddington train crash survivor) Guest post by Simon Scott-Nelson from Wellity On PTSD, resilience, and doing life differently I met with Pam on the morning she emerged from her latest ‘Fug.’ This, in itself, demonstrates what we discussed in our interview, and her resilience. What is a ‘Fug’? ‘Fug’ is the […]