I was a fat kid at school and nobody thinks much about bullying fat kids. If there is a benefit to being bullied it is that early on we learn a lot about real friendship, and that people who appear to be your friends may not be there anymore when there is nothing tangible left that they want. My … [Read more...] about Why Bullying Is So Destructive
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How We Make Anxiety
“Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way”. This quote from the celebrated American writer E.L.Doctorow conveys a universal truth about life, that we have no idea what is coming next but that it needn’t deplete … [Read more...] about How We Make Anxiety
How To Fulfil Your Potential
On a lengthy drive with my son he asks how his sister is coping in preparing for her German speaking exam. I take this as a significant show of affection as it is only a single step away from asking her himself which, for siblings only two years apart, is a rarity. Via my response the conversation … [Read more...] about How To Fulfil Your Potential
How To Be Consistent
The radio on my phone springs into life with more news of economic doom. Outside the sun is already in full flow forcing its way through the gaps in the blinds bathing the room in the early morning light. Bed is so comfortable, so warm and it is so easy to hit “snooze” and roll over for another … [Read more...] about How To Be Consistent
Why Searching For Direction Might Be Unnecessary
The peas are growing next to the Borlotti beans in a very sunny spot at the top of the garden. When I planted them I hoped they would find their way and climb up the elaborate combination of poles and string I’d provided. The Borlotti’s just had canes to clamber up, but I worried about their Italian … [Read more...] about Why Searching For Direction Might Be Unnecessary