The other day I realised my WhatsApp tagline says ‘on a train somewhere’. It was created pre-Covid. I got on a couple of trains last week like we did in the ‘before times’ and it wasn’t great. As much as the trains were quick and clean, on time and efficient, it wasn’t a great experience.… Read More On a train somewhere
I was chatting with someone the other day and realised I’ve developed an elevator pitch based on brevity. I just hope it’s only a short hop to the 5th or 6th floor. Otherwise there will be some long silences.
People tend to ask what’s the worst that can happen when they don’t have to directly deal with that worst outcome. I have clinical anxiety; it’s part of my mental health conditions but managed with medication and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Ask me about the worst case scenario and you’ll hear things you’ve never dreamed of… Read More What’s the worst that can happen?
It’s easy to assume that everyone else is living an existence like yours. They have the same skills. Their attitudes are the same. They have the capacity to self-censor as you do. What energy are people spending around you to hide?
I got a menu through the door the other day. It’s for a new café that does all sorts of cakes, ice creams, waffles and shakes that also delivers. It is, without doubt, the worst temptation for me right now so I went to put it into the recycling bin. Just before I did, I… Read More What’s your take away?
Lost and Desperate 