I’m a passionate advocate of writing to heal. And as journalist of some 30-odd years (some of them very odd), I am naturally drawn to the practice of journaling. It’s a simple healing tool that can reduce stress, liberate you from limiting self-beliefs and even give your life new meaning. Research has found that writing about painful experiences boosts the immune system, reduces trips to the … [Read more...] about Writing to heal: how to be a proper journalist
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All in all it’s just another Brick in the wall…
Regular readers will know that I’m a journalist as well as a coach, and therefore I keep tabs on what’s going on in the newspaper world. I try to maintain a distance from the worst excesses of the tabloid press but I still get sucked in by the seductive pull of Mail Online, the rampantly popular “news” website. I say “news” because much of the content of the … [Read more...] about All in all it’s just another Brick in the wall…
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Why we must listen to the wisdom of elders…
For centuries we respected the wisdom of elders. We listened to their stories and learned from them. Sadly, in recent times, the cult of youth has dominated our culture to such an extent that the old are often ignored, hidden away, disrespected and marginalised. That’s why I was heartened and inspired when I discovered the Legacy Project: Lessons for Living from the Wisest Americans, … [Read more...] about Why we must listen to the wisdom of elders…
How life can change in the flick of a horse’s tail…
Yesterday, I took another step towards turning my wounds into wisdom. It might seem strange, but after touching on an intensely personal story about my father’s devastating stroke, I now feel more alive. On the way to a family get-together, I visualised a jack-in-the-box that had finally been let out, exploding into the air with a smile on its face. I decided to show my mother what I had … [Read more...] about How life can change in the flick of a horse’s tail…
How I let myself become an April Fool…
Yes, it’s April Fools’ Day but this post is no joke. As April 1 falls on a Sunday this year, I am marking - rather than celebrating - a defining event. For today is the 39th anniversary of the day - Sunday April 1, 1973 - that my lovely dad had a devastating stroke, when he was only 46 years old. While I am not going tell the story of that event right now, suffice to say it changed … [Read more...] about How I let myself become an April Fool…