Jul 6, 2020

Welcome to Episode 45.

Nearly four months after the UK - where I live - went into lockdown due to Covid-19, and as last week more businesses, such as hairdressers and pubs, have been allowed to re-open and plans for the full re-opening of schools in September were announced, my levels of fear are higher than ever. ...

Mar 9, 2020

Welcome to episode 28.  A few weeks ago, I published an episode about healthy coping mechanisms in which I talked openly about some difficult times I went through and how I’d got through these with the strengths (and emotions) of hope, love and gratitude.

Today, I’m going to share some of the emotions running...

Mar 2, 2020

Welcome to episode 27.  Last week, we explored the importance of savouring - not just food but moments and experiences.  So let’s talk a little more about the importance of experiences.

Do you go out of your way to create enjoyable experiences for yourself, the people you love, and your students? Do you spend...

Feb 24, 2020

Welcome to episode 26 - I can’t believe we’ve been enjoying this weekly rendez-vous for exactly half a year already! Thank you for going on this journey with me.  Talking of journeys… I have just come back from Paris, where I spent two days teaching on the Positive Education module of the Anglia Ruskin University...

Dec 30, 2019

Welcome to episode 18. 

This is going to be another shorter than usual episode as I am taking a rest from work and study over the festive season and preparing for a New Year’s Eve party with friends.  I hope you have taken a well-earned break this Christmas holiday, too!

So often, at this time of year, we turn our...