Today’s Effort Is Better Than Yesterday’s Nothing
Tonight, I cried. Actual, proper tears. And it was pathetic. Really. I’m not being hard on myself here – quite the opposite. I’m telling myself
5, 6, 7, 8… Who Do We Appreciate?
Warning: if you’re a big fan of those personal development gurus who tell you to strip all the ‘negative’ people out of your life, I’m
Oops – I Got Triggered: Why We Need to Know Our Values
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I roll my eyes when people go on and on about trigger warnings. Why? Because, sooner or later,
If We Have A Voice – We Need To Use It Well
I have been a coward. There is no other word for it. I am guilty. I am culpable. I have blood on my hands. I am
Passion Rocks… Anger Rots
There’s been a hell of a lot of outrage in the UK these past few weeks, and it all revolves around two words. 1/ Dominic
One Man’s Cool Is Another Man’s Kind
I have learned that one person’s cool is another person’s kind, and that perception has a lot to answer for. Perception ties into so much
Sometimes People Are Just Dickheads
Sometimes people are just dickheads. Am I allowed to say that? Is that too sweary for America Out Loud? I hope not. I think that’s quite
What Do You Want Instead?
Before you start something new, how focused are you on the outcome? Do you just drift through life, or is there some big, overarching intention
I Don’t Want To Go Back To NORMAL
We’ve just been locked down for another three weeks across the UK. While so many are desperate to get back to normal, I’m realising, more and
That Nightmare Could Be A Blessing In Disguise
I had a bad dream this week. It was one of those awful nightmares where I woke up in a cold sweat, eyes wide and
“She was in hospital and gravely ill,” COVID-19 Strikes!
This week I saw Covid-19 in a new light. Before now, it was a horrible virus that was only really affecting other people. Sure, I
I Have Big Buts and I Cannot Lie: Why We Need to Watch Our Buts More Than Ever
In the midst of a global pandemic, it’s all too easy to get caught in the drama and make excuses. We’re all trapped in a